Wavecrest Open Space Preserve

A million stars for this secret yet open gem close to Half Moon Bay! We went to inspect the area and then immediately regretted not bringing our bikes. This is an amazing Open Space Preserve (remember not entry fee, no parking fee, also no restrooms). Very dog friendly, this preserve has it all: perfect place for a bike ride, for a soft hike, to access the beautiful beach, to have a picnic, to take your dogs out for some fresh air, to take pictures of the wild yellow and pink flowers. It is truly wonderful and the vistas are the image of the pure California dreaming. 

We parked a the parking of the little league baseball field (remember to go to the very end so you don't catch any balls that can potentially damage your car). We had not problem finding parking. Then you will see the yellow wild flowers and several paths. We took the one to the right and there were a few signs here and there.

The ecosystems kind of change: from flowery flats, to surprise forest with very interesting trees where (as per the fresh minted paint) some paintball guerrillas just happened. And then, after the darkness of those tress building a branches bridge and after passing a cool tree house/cabana/hidden spot...you will see the light at the end of the tunnel: more wild flowers, more trails, the breathtaking views to the beach where some ultimate swimmers dare to penetrate the cold waters.