Coyote Point Recreation Area


Right on the bay at the northern edge of San Mateo, 5 miles south of San Francisco International Airport, this is a popular park and windsurfing destination. It's also home to the small but innovative CuriOdyssey museum. Exit Hwy 101 at Coyote Point Dr.


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1. CuriOdyssey

0.21 MILES

At Coyote Point Recreation Area, this innovative small museum has science and wildlife exhibits for kids and adults.

2. Rancho Corral de Tierra

9.1 MILES

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3. San Bruno Mountain State & County Park

9.6 MILES

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4. Pacifica State Beach

9.89 MILES

Getting a suntan or catching a wave are the main attractions at popular Pacifica State Beach, as well as at Rockaway Beach just north.

5. Half Moon Bay State Beach

10.32 MILES

Busy Half Moon Bay is bordered by this 4-mile-long, crescent-shaped beach. Stop by the park visitor center (open weekends only) at the parking lot to…

6. John McLaren Park

10.37 MILES

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7. Gray Whale Cove State Beach

10.6 MILES

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8. Montara State Beach

10.67 MILES

About 5 miles south of the town of Pacifica, this wide-open crescent is a local favorite for its pristine sand. Inland the park encompasses McNee Ranch,…