Pomponio State Beach
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Pomponio State Beach
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| Location | San Mateo County, California |
| Nearest city | San Gregorio |
| Coordinates | 37°17′30″N 122°24′27″W / 37.29167°N 122.4075°WCoordinates: 37°17′30″N 122°24′27″W / 37.29167°N 122.4075°W |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Pomponio State Beach is a beach located 12 miles (19 km) south of Half Moon Bay[1] and 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Pescadero[2] off State Route 1, California, USA.
This area provides access to miles of gently sloping, sandy beaches at the base of high sandstone bluffs. This day-use facility features a small lagoon, roaring surf - and a wide parking area, picnic tables, and barbecues.[3]
It was named after José Pomponio Lupugeym, a Native American outlaw.[4]
Characteristics
- Connects to southern and northern beaches (depends on tide levels - be careful): Pescadero State Beach and San Gregorio State Beach.
- Nature preserve.
- The reserve is a refuge for blue heron, kite, deer, raccoon, fox, skunk, barn swallow, and weasel.
- Changing weather. Always bring a jacket.[3]
- No dogs on beach. No camping. No beach fires.[3]
- Includes hiking trails and easy access to the beach.
- Also hosts a lagoon throughout the year. The lagoon is safe to swim in unless otherwise noted at the entrance station.
- Considered a self-registered fee area, although there is a kiosk which is staffed during summer months
References
- ^ indo.com (2009). "How Far is It? Distance Server: As the Crow Flies". http://www.indo.com/cgi-bin/dist?place1=Half+Moon+Bay%2C+CA&place2=37%3A17%3A30N+122%3A24%3A27W. Retrieved 2010-07-18.
- ^ indo.com (2009). "How Far is It? Distance Server: As the Crow Flies". http://www.indo.com/cgi-bin/dist?place1=Pescadero%2C+CA&place2=37%3A17%3A30N+122%3A24%3A27W. Retrieved 2010-07-18.
- ^ a b c State of California (2009). "Pomponio SB". http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=521. Retrieved 2010-07-18.
- ^ Morrall, June (2008-06-19). "The "Outlaw" Pomponio & The Historical Art of David Gremard Romero". http://www.halfmoonbaymemories.com/?p=4146. Retrieved 2010-07-18.
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