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Bean Hollow State Beach

11000 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero, CA 94060
650-879-2170
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Ranked #3 of 6 attractions in Pescadero
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Owner description: Located on the scenic San Mateo Coast, this popular beach features a self-guided nature trail plus many opportunities for fishing, picnicking and...... more » Owner description: Located on the scenic San Mateo Coast, this popular beach features a self-guided nature trail plus many opportunities for fishing, picnicking and beachcombing. « less
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SF Bay Area California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Beautiful beach worth a stop. Lots of rocky areas to add to the ambiance. Nice areas for picnics More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

don't hesitate to walk a little ways to explore the water smoothed rocks. photographs beautifully in black and white medium. a good study in light, dark, contrasts and shading. More

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San Francisco, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

One side of the park has amazing sandstone basins and tidepools, the other has semi-precious multicolored pebbles (please leave behind!) from an off-shore reef. More

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Menlo Park, California
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

This beach is a destination for us, the end with all the pebbles. More

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Healdsburg, California
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

We loved this beach with our daughter and dog! Very cool rock formations, tidal pools and seaweed!! Beware! TINY PARKING AREA! More

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