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  Bean Hollow State Beach  

Bean Hollow State Beach consists of two sandy coves separated by a rocky outcrop. Surf fishing, kite flying, and the tide pools are popular at this beach. It's an especially good stopping place along the coast Hwy. 1 during the winter storm wave surges. The parking lot elevated just above the beach gives a good vantage point for watching large waves crashing into the surrounding rocks.

Just east of Hwy. 1 is Lake Lucern, an important freshwater lake for overwintering ducks.

Facilities include picnic tables and restrooms. For more information, call (415) 726-6238.

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Bean Hollow State Beach as seen from HWY 1 lot looking south

 

Directions:

  • The Bean Hollow State Beach is 40 miles South of San Francisco, and 31 miles North of Santa Cruz.

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