What are some popular beach camping sites near San Mateo?

Hipcamp staff
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Some popular beach camping sites near San Mateo include Half Moon Bay State Beach, which has four miles of coastline and is popular with surfers, swimmers, beachcombers, and tide-poolers. Another solid beach camping site is the Sunset State Beach campground in Santa Cruz. You can also explore different options for camping near San Mateo on Hipcamp.

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