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Half Moon Bay, California, United StatesPoplar Beach
Poplar Beach near Half Moon Bay offers exposed Pacific Ocean swimming with strong currents and cold water suited to experienced swimmers. The beach has dramatic coastal views but requires comfort with powerful wave action and undertow. Only swim here in calm conditions and stay close to shore.
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- Location
- Half Moon Bay, California, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Coordinates
- 37.4552, -122.4437