08/27/2026
The San Mateo County Parks property’s opening sheds light on the history of the place known to locals as Don’t Eat Me Beach because of past shark sightings and as the former spot of a home previously owned by singer Chris Isaak. It also demonstrates how climate change is factoring into infrastructure decisions on the San Mateo County coast, as erosion and sea level rise projections played a significant role in the project’s final design.
Known for its dramatic sandstone cliffs and panoramic ocean views, Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach is a new recreation destination south of Half Moon Bay.