There are so many awesome beaches in Half Moon Bay that the residents here can truly say, “Life’s a beach!” It seems like this whole stretch of coastline is just one long sandy playground.

It is the hike of all hikes for beach hopping in Half Moon Bay. The Cowell Purisima Trail ... better view of the world-famous ...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRON) — Lifeguards recently received medals of valor for their heroic actions at a beach in Half Moon Bay and another shoreline in Santa Cruz known as “Death Rocks.” ...