Half Moon Bay awarded state grant for improvements

Half Moon Bay officials announced
receiving a $298,000 regional grant in concert with the San Mateo County
Harbor District for public improvements to a day-use parking area
accessing Surfer’s Beach and the California Coastal Trail.

The
day-use parking area is on the southern end of a parcel owned by the
Harbor District, which maintains the Coastal Trail segment running
through this property. The grant was awarded on Nov. 20. The Harbor
District is coordinating the project in partnership with the City of
Half Moon Bay to enhance the visitor experience for pedestrians,
bicyclists and beachgoers in this heavily-used location by improving the
day-use parking area with a new public restroom structure, ADA parking
spaces, and additional amenities, according to the city.

Among the improvements are three
all-gender, accessible restroom stalls, drinking fountains, an outdoor
shower and ADA-compliant parking spaces. Additionally, an area leading
from the Coastal Trail to the restrooms will provide space for
pedestrians and bicyclists to safely pull off the trail with room to
gather without impeding trail traffic, and will include
educational/informational signage, benches, bicycle racks, a pet waste
station and trash and recycling receptacles, according to the city.

The
total estimated cost of the project is $896,101, with the Harbor
District responsible for the additional funds needed beyond the grant
amount. The project is expected to begin construction in late 2021, with
completion anticipated for late 2022, according to the city.