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Fitzgerald Marine Reserve


Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
P.O. Box 451
Moss Beach, CA 94038
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What's Near Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Oceano Hotel & Spa $267 2.6 mi 4.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Harbor View Inn $153 2.9 mi 4.6 km 3 of 5 stars
Beach House at Half Moon Bay $213 3.3 mi 5.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Days Inn Half Moon Bay $245 5.1 mi 8.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Comfort Inn Half Moon Bay $171 5.2 mi 8.3 km 4 of 5 stars
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Cafe Gibraltar 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Three-zero Ventures INC 1.0 mi 1.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Mezza Luna 2.7 mi 4.3 km 4 of 5 stars
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Montara Point Lighthouse 1.9 mi 3.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Miramar Beach 4.7 mi 7.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Sea Horse Ranch & Friendly Acres 5.9 mi 9.5 km 3 of 5 stars
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“California: The Best Beaches South From San Francisco” Foster Travel Publications
“San Mateo County Has it All” TravelLady
“Half Moon Bay: Sun, surf and serenity” Los Angeles Times (free registration required)
“Planning your trip to Half Moon Bay” Los Angeles Times (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Moss Beach
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Traveler Description: Explore tidepools, hike along bluffs and relax at a beachside picnic spot.
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Attraction type: Beach, Nature center
Activities: Picnicking, Hiking
Address: P.O. Box 451 Moss Beach, CA 94038
Tel: 415-728-3584

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“Nature + Free = Heaven”
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5 of 5 stars
gapeach71 6 contributions
new jersey
Nov 7, 2008

When we visit San Fran, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is our top destination. It is located on Hwy 1 about 20 miles south of San Fran. Words cannot describe how wonderful Fitzgerald is, it must be experienced. During low tide, walk on the rocks and see the tide pools flourishing with life. The colors of the sea stars are amazing and... more

“Very interesting and fun”
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5 of 5 stars
princessbride029 104 contributions
Orlando, Florida
Oct 14, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

What a cool, different place! At low tide, the ocean recedes to show seemingly endless tide pools filled with ocean life. Besides the kelp, we saw anemones, starfish, minnows, sea urchins, hermit crabs, sea snails, cool sea plants... the list could go on forever! We also saw harbor seals in the near distance on some of the rocks that could... more

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Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Address

P.O. Box 451, Moss Beach, CA 94038
Tel: 415-728-3584