beginner
Half Moon Bay, California, United States
El Granada
El Granada in Half Moon Bay features sandy beach swimming near San Francisco with cool coastal waters characteristic of the Pacific. This beginner to intermediate spot suits swimmers comfortable with variable surf and cool water year-round. Tip: Bring a wetsuit; even summer water stays cold due to California Current influence.

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El Granada
37.5002, -122.4742
Details
- Location
- Half Moon Bay, California, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Coordinates
- 37.5002, -122.4742