It’s refreshing to be among nature and away from all the stresses of life in San Francisco every once in a while. Fortunately, you don’t need to go too far to find yourself in some remote and isolated spots. If you are looking for a positively breathtaking one, then you have to head to Cowell Ranch State Beach in Half Moon Bay.
The address to this beach is Cowell Ranch Access, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 You can check out the map directions of Cowell Ranch State Beach. Cowell Ranch State Beach consists of two secluded beaches approached from a parking lot off Highway 1. A half-mile trail leads to bluffs overlooking the beaches. Let’s check this place out:
Gina N/Yelp Once you arrive, walk from the parking lot and follow a broad trail that leads to Cowell beach.
Miguel Vieira/Flickr Once you’ve gone a half mile you can continue on to the bluffs overlooking the beaches. Take this stairway to bliss …
Randy W/Yelp The beach is only 32 miles south of San Francisco, yet the peacefulness and tranquility here seems a million miles away. Most people venture to the beach to the north towards the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay, but this beach is practically ignored.
Randy W/Yelp Once you’ve reached the bluff top, the views will dazzle you. Pure beauty.
J. Pitt/Flickr This rocky beach spot is almost always quiet. You’ll have gorgeous views all to yourself.
Randy W/Yelp If you want a quiet hike then try the Cowell-Purisima Trail. This trail offers stunning vistas on one side, and a secluded beach, too.
Bruce Washburn/Flickr The isolation and peace on this trail will leave you speechless.
Fong L/Yelp Hawks sweep over the area of Cowell Beach, looking for easy prey. There is more information from the interpretive panels along the trail that refer to commonly spotted plants and animals.
Bob S/Yelp Before you leave, take advantage of the isolation and catch an incredible sunset on the Pacific.
Do you know of any other remote and isolated spots near San Francisco? Let us know!
Gina N/Yelp
Once you arrive, walk from the parking lot and follow a broad trail that leads to Cowell beach.
Miguel Vieira/Flickr
Once you’ve gone a half mile you can continue on to the bluffs overlooking the beaches. Take this stairway to bliss …
Randy W/Yelp
The beach is only 32 miles south of San Francisco, yet the peacefulness and tranquility here seems a million miles away. Most people venture to the beach to the north towards the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay, but this beach is practically ignored.
Once you’ve reached the bluff top, the views will dazzle you. Pure beauty.
J. Pitt/Flickr
This rocky beach spot is almost always quiet. You’ll have gorgeous views all to yourself.
If you want a quiet hike then try the Cowell-Purisima Trail. This trail offers stunning vistas on one side, and a secluded beach, too.
Bruce Washburn/Flickr
The isolation and peace on this trail will leave you speechless.
Fong L/Yelp
Hawks sweep over the area of Cowell Beach, looking for easy prey. There is more information from the interpretive panels along the trail that refer to commonly spotted plants and animals.
Bob S/Yelp
Before you leave, take advantage of the isolation and catch an incredible sunset on the Pacific.
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