Free things to do with kids in Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay's inclusive playground with three separate structures sized by age group - toddlers, little kids and big kids each get their own zone. Restrooms and picnic areas on site.

A toddler-scaled climbing playground: elevated crawl tunnel, small rock wall, gentle cork surfacing. No swings by design - every piece builds climbing skills. A few blocks from Half Moon Bay's Main Street cafes.

Established in 1932, and the patch for kids who want a challenge: a two-acre hay maze, a cornfield, a haunted barn, plus a train, pony rides and a petting zoo for the ones who don't. Weekday visits skip the parking charge.

The quiet, pumpkin-first stop: rows of every variety from tiny gourds to 250-pound Atlantics, a hay ride out to the field, and a vintage tractor for photos. No rides, no crowds, dogs welcome.

Your kid can build in sheltered harbor sand and watch boats from the beach path.