Poplar Beach | |
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Horse trail along Poplar Beach | |
Location | San Mateo County, California, USA |
Nearest city | Half Moon Bay, California |
Coordinates | 37°27′18.9″N122°26′41.9″W / 37.455250°N 122.444972°W Coordinates: 37°27′18.9″N122°26′41.9″W / 37.455250°N 122.444972°W |
Governing body | Half Moon Bay, California |
Poplar Beach is a beach located in and operated by the city of Half Moon Bay, California. [1] It lies at the end of Poplar Street west of State Route 1. Located roughly a half mile south of Half Moon Bay State Beach, Poplar Beach allows horses [1] and leashed dogs. [2] It is close to a residential area, and there are no fireworks or beach fires allowed. Poplar Beach is open until sunset and is free to the public (though the nearest parking lot is metered [3] ).
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