Moonstone Beach Boardwalk

Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, located on Moonstone Beach Drive in Cambria, California, is a popular park known for its stunning views and unique beachcombing opportunities. The beach gets its name from the smooth stones that cover the shoreline, creating intricate patterns that wow visitors. The boardwalk offers a 2-mile scenic hike along the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with benches for resting and enjoying the views. The boardwalk is wheelchair accessible, ADA compliant, and stroller friendly, making it suitable for all visitors.

Visitors can explore the rocky seashore and tidepools along the boardwalk, where they can discover a variety of sea life such as crabs, sea anemones, urchins, and more. The beach is also a great spot for whale watching, with gray whales, white-sided dolphins, and other marine animals commonly seen from the shore. Locals enjoy surfing at Moonstone Beach, while anglers can try their luck at rock fishing and surf fishing.

Nearby dining options include the Sea Chest Oyster Bar, Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill, and The Cow Tipper at Oceanpoint Ranch, offering fresh seafood, burgers, steaks, and more. Moonstone Beach Park at the southern end of the beach is a family-friendly area with safe wading play in Santa Rosa Creek. Shamel Park, located off the southern end of Moonstone Beach, features a playground, heated public swimming pool, and group day-use areas for picnics and gatherings.

Visitors can also participate in conservation efforts by picking up a Cambria Cleanup Kit and helping to protect marine life along the shores of Cambria. Moonstone Beach is part of the Cambria State Marine Conservation Area and State Marine Park, making it an important area for marine culture preservation. For more information and insider tips on Highway 1 beaches, visitors can sign up to receive a free map.