Pedro Point Coastal Trail
Overview Map of Pedro Point Coastal Trail Connection
Project Overview
The Pedro Point Coastal Trail project is a trail planning project in coastal San Mateo County. The proposed trail would connect the City of Pacifica with the Devil’s Slide Trail and open space at Pedro Point Headlands via a multi-use pathway that provides a beautiful, easy-to-use alternative to Highway 1, completing this gap in the Coastal Trail. This map shows the approximate proposed alignment of the trail.
Project News & Upcoming Events
7/10 + 7/11/2026 Community meet-and-greets – See flyer for details. We’re beginning with community conversations, and we’d love to meet you. Whether you hike, bike, run, visit nearby open spaces, live in the area, or are simply curious about the project, stop by to meet the team, learn about the project, and share about your connections to the area. All three locations will provide the same information. Please attend whichever location is most convenient.
| Friday, July 10 11:00 AM–12:30 PM Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas St., Half Moon Bay |
Friday, July 10 4:00–5:30 PM Humble Sea Brewing 5560 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacifica |
Saturday, July 11 10:00–11:30 AM Linda Mar/Pacifica State Beach Parking Lot A (Main Lot), just north of Taco Bell 5000 Highway 1, Pacifica |
- Accessibility: If you need assistance, please contact erin.gravley@scc.ca.gov
- Envie un correo electronico a erin.gravley@scc.ca.gov para documentos en español.
Current Phase Planning
The Conservancy has launched the next phase of project development for the Pedro Point Headlands Coastal Trail. This phase of planning work (expected to carry through the end of 2027) will comprise community and Tribal engagement, technical studies, preparation of permit applications, and completion of 60% project designs for the Pedro Point Headlands segment of the California Coastal Trail. Members of the public are invited to participate in the planning process.
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Project History
A Feasibility Study/Conceptual Design was conducted by the Coastal Conservancy from 2019-2020 to look at route options for the Pedro Point Coastal Trail. The report is available by request by emailing erin.gravley (at) scc.ca.gov (as the Conservancy works to remediate its website contents to make materials accessible to Californias of all abilites).
Simulation of trail as seen from Highway 1 in Pacifica
Simulation of trail through open space at Pedro Point Headlands
Segments of trail in the Feasibility Study/Conceptual Design
The next steps needed to turn this trail from a plan into reality include developing detailed design and engineering plans; conducting further community engagement; developing environmental documentation; acquiring permits; fundraising; and partnering with a park agency to manage to the trail.
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