Coastside writer features local parks in debut novel
New Coastside Thriller Showcases Our Local State Parks A new thriller with deep Coastside roots is set to hit bookstore shelves this August. Written by El Granada resident Steve Hawk and published by Viking Books, the debut novel is an action-packed page-turner set along the beautiful beaches of the San Mateo County Coastside. The story […]
Pescadero Marsh North Pond to Pescadero Beach Loop
This quick 2-mile loop is an opportunity to experience the diverse habitats of Pescadero Marsh, combining excellent birdwatching with a scenic beach walk. Park in the central parking lot at Pescadero State Beach and locate the wooden staircase on the eastern side of the lot. The stairs lead north to a pedestrian walkway along the […]
NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED
Welcome to Our New Digital Home! Bill Murray, Coastside State Parks Association Board Member We are thrilled to officially announce the launch of our brand-new website. For months, our team has been working behind the scenes to build a digital space that mirrors the beauty of our actual local State Parks! Whether you are planning […]
Pigeon Point Lighthouse Restoration Update – Summer 2026
Belt Courses, Bond Beams, and Brackets While some unexpected deterioration was found high up on the tower, the restoration crew has been able to come up with solutions, and we are happy to report that the original timeline of competion is still on track for early 2027. Below are three areas where the crew has […]
Pigeon Point Lighthouse Restoration Update – Spring 2026
Brick by Brick, Bolt by Bolt As winter settled in, the masons began rebuilding the outer base of the tower. Almost 10,000 new bricks have been laid to reconstruct the lower portion that forms the support for two belt courses. The brick comes from Stiles and Hart, a Massachusetts company that has been making brick […]
Coastside State Parks Association Captures Annual Statewide Award
And the winner is… our parks! Our goal at Coastside State Parks Association is singular: to support our local State Park system. When we see that our parks are thriving and beautiful, we know we are doing our job. However, it’s always nice to get a little recognition! We are extremely proud to announce that […]
Renewable Solar Energy Installed at Año Nuevo
The power went out but the lights stayed on! Coastside State Parks Association recently provided over $130,000 to Año Nuevo State Park enabling the installation of one of the first solar systems with backup batteries in California state parks. The system is up and running and will provide renewable, solar energy and battery back-up to […]
The Trail that Links the Parks
Visit multiple state parks by foot, bike or scooter. The Coastal Trail that runs from the bluffs next to Half Moon Bay Golf Links in the south to Pillar Point Harbor to the north is one of the most popular, beautiful and well-loved paths on the San Mateo County Coast. It is often cited as […]
CSPA Highlights From 2025
Your donations helped fund these important projects this year!
Finding Senior Community on the Trails
I am in a hiking group organized through a local senior center. On any given Thursday you can find 15 to 35 of us gathered to hike 3-5 miles in some urban but mostly mountain, marsh or beach areas.