Half Moon Bay, United States

Francis State Beach - Francis State Beach

Certification Candidate

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Beach type

Sand beach

Water quality

Good

Length

634 m

Region

California

The Water Record

Official EPA advisory history for this beach, 2000–2026.

Advisory-free seasons: 1 season running
Advisories since 2000: 100
Most recent advisory: December 2025 · 21 days

Source: EPA BEACON, the federal Beach Advisory and Closing Online Notification system. We render the record; we don't write it.

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StayHotels & rentals near this beachNo inns in Clancy's notebook yet — run a place nearby? Claim this beach.

EatRestaurants & cafés near this beachNo tables in Clancy's notebook yet — run a place nearby? Claim this beach.

DoTours, rentals & activitiesNothing in Clancy's notebook to do yet — run a place nearby? Claim this beach.

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Beaches nearby

Poplar BeachHalf Moon Bay · 0.4 km
Elmar BeachHalf Moon Bay · 0.9 km
Venice State Beach - Pilarcitos CreekHalf Moon Bay · 1.3 km
Dunes State Beach - Dunes State BeachHalf Moon Bay · 1.7 km
Redondo BeachHalf Moon Bay · 2 km

Field notes — quick answers

Is Francis State Beach - Francis State Beach Blue Flag certified in 2026?

Not currently — Francis State Beach - Francis State Beach does not hold Blue Flag certification for the seasons we track. We list it as a Certification Candidate; certified beaches nearby are on the Half Moon Bay page.

Where is Francis State Beach - Francis State Beach?

Francis State Beach - Francis State Beach is in Half Moon Bay, in the California region of United States. The interactive map shows it in context with every other beach we track nearby.