Where is the closest beach camping to Hayward?

Half Moon Bay has the closest Pacific beach camping to Hayward, a 40-minute straight shot away on SR 92. The Half Moon Bay State Park campground has tent sites and RV sites overlooking the beach with picnic tables, restrooms, showers, and a dump station. There are multiple hiking, swimming, surfing, and tide pool sites along Half Moon Bay. You can also explore different options for camping near Hayward on Hipcamp.