Pescadero packs rugged California coast into a sleepy town: elephant seals haul out at Año Nuevo State Reserve, tide pools teem at Pescadero State Beach, and Duarte's Tavern serves legendary artichoke soup. Six RV parks anchor the area, your launchpad for wave-watching, redwood hikes, and farm-fresh feasts. Camp here to chase sunsets over Pigeon Point Lighthouse and trails in Butano State Park.
Pescadero nestles along Highway 1, 14 miles south of Half Moon Bay. Surfers tackle breaks at Bean Hollow State Beach. Winter brings elephant seal spectacles at Año Nuevo State Reserve, a short drive north. Families poke tide pools at Pescadero State Beach and pick strawberries at nearby farms. Locals swear by Duarte's Tavern for olallieberry pie since 1894. Hike 30 miles of trails through redwood groves in Butano State Park.
Costanoa Camp Resort & Lodge draws luxury campers with WiFi and sites from $102/night, steps from coastal bluffs. Butano State Park suits hikers chasing canyon streams and old-growth trees. Ben Ries Campground in Butano targets groups and pet owners with water hookups at $35/night, though closed indefinitely. These spots base you amid Pescadero's beaches, farms, and forests.
Pescadero stands out for Pescadero State Beach tide pools, elephant seals at Año Nuevo, and Duarte's Tavern artichoke soup. This coastal gem south of Half Moon Bay draws surfers to Bean Hollow and food lovers to farm stands. Annual events like the Pescadero Art & Fun Festival celebrate its rural charm amid redwood hikes.
Find six RV parks near Pescadero, including Costanoa Camp Resort & Lodge and Butano State Park. Costanoa offers WiFi from $102/night along Highway 1; Butano provides primitive sites amid redwoods. Ben Ries Campground in Butano adds group and pet options with water, though closed now.
Yes, Ben Ries Campground in Butano State Park welcomes pets with group sites and water hookups at $35/night. This spot suits leashed dogs amid redwood trails, but check for indefinite closure. Other parks like Costanoa may allow pets; always confirm policies before booking.
