Bean Hollow State Beach is a beach in the state park system of California, United States. It is located in San Mateo County near Pescadero. The beach offers fishing, picnicking and beachcombing. Visitors can explore tide pools with anemones, crab, sea urchins and other marine inhabitants. The beach also has a self-guided nature trail. Swimming is dangerous because of cold water, rip currents, heavy surf and sharks. Bean Hollow is 17.5 miles (28.2 km) south of Half Moon Bay and 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Pescadero on State Route 1. The 44-acre (18 ha) property was acquired by the state in 1958.
Nice place to stop and relax, and listen to the waves break up on the shore. Not too crowded when we went, but there was quite a bit of smoke from the Dixie fire. No sea lions out at the time, but allegedly it's a great place to watch them. Either way, it's a nice tranquil area to just sit and relax.
Very nice beach with good wind. Good to fly kites. The rock formations are pretty. The place is very nice for dogs! Also a place for small hikes!