Guidebook for Coastside and City

Jennifer
Guidebook for Coastside and City

Food Scene

The back patio has gorgeous views and fire pits. The seafood sliders are excellent and the mai tais are tasty, but strong.
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Moss Beach Distillery
140 Beach Way
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The back patio has gorgeous views and fire pits. The seafood sliders are excellent and the mai tais are tasty, but strong.
A great Peruvian restaurant with stunning views. The pisco sours, lomo saltado, and ceviche are the best. We've never had a bad meal here.
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La Costanera
260 Capistrano Rd
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A great Peruvian restaurant with stunning views. The pisco sours, lomo saltado, and ceviche are the best. We've never had a bad meal here.
Solid pizza at the bottom of the hill and they deliver!
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Odyssey Pizzeria & Cafe
2350 Carlos St
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Solid pizza at the bottom of the hill and they deliver!
Great vegetarian options and yummy Nepalese food. They have sake cocktails too!
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Monsoon Himalayan Cuisine
20 Stone Pine Rd
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Great vegetarian options and yummy Nepalese food. They have sake cocktails too!
Solid Indian fare with something for everyone. They have a large vegetarian menu and some vegan options. The lamb saag is extra good, but everything we have had there is good.
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India Beach
425 Ave Alhambra
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Solid Indian fare with something for everyone. They have a large vegetarian menu and some vegan options. The lamb saag is extra good, but everything we have had there is good.
Great ocean views, dungeness crab sandwich, impossible burger (vegan), seafood salads, and old school booths! Need I say more?
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Nick's Rockaway
100 Rockaway Beach Ave
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Great ocean views, dungeness crab sandwich, impossible burger (vegan), seafood salads, and old school booths! Need I say more?
This place is all about the prime rib on the weekend! Vallemar Station has the biggest best prime rib around. And for the history and train buffs the restaurant is located in the original Vallemar depot for the Ocean Shore Railroad which operated from 1905 until 1921. Dioramas of the Ocean Shore Railroad and historic photos are on display.
Vallemar Station
2125 Pacific Coast Hwy
This place is all about the prime rib on the weekend! Vallemar Station has the biggest best prime rib around. And for the history and train buffs the restaurant is located in the original Vallemar depot for the Ocean Shore Railroad which operated from 1905 until 1921. Dioramas of the Ocean Shore Railroad and historic photos are on display.
Great location to sit outside with the fire pits at the Pillar Point Harbor. You can have a beer flight with a seafood louie salad or great fish 'n chips. They have great calamari too.
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Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
390 Capistrano Rd
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Great location to sit outside with the fire pits at the Pillar Point Harbor. You can have a beer flight with a seafood louie salad or great fish 'n chips. They have great calamari too.
This place will give you a little of Britain on the Coastside. It's a great pace to watch your footie and have a pastie or a shepherd's pie and a pint. They have pinball, shuffleboard, and trivia. Some nights they have karaoke.
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Cameron's Pub & Restaurant
1410 Cabrillo Hwy S
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place will give you a little of Britain on the Coastside. It's a great pace to watch your footie and have a pastie or a shepherd's pie and a pint. They have pinball, shuffleboard, and trivia. Some nights they have karaoke.
Great Italian food. Hang out with the locals.
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Mezza Luna Restaurant
459 Prospect Way
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Great Italian food. Hang out with the locals.
Great brunch with stunning ocean views.
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Moonraker
105 Rockaway Beach Ave
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Great brunch with stunning ocean views.
This place is always packed. It has stunning views, so we recommend to go for a cocktail and watch the sunset over the ocean. Check their website for live music too.
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Sam's Chowder House
4210 CA-1
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This place is always packed. It has stunning views, so we recommend to go for a cocktail and watch the sunset over the ocean. Check their website for live music too.
Yummy Chinese food, friendly staff, and they deliver to Moss Beach Getaway if you don't want to cook or go out.
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Asian Kings Kitchen
3048 Cabrillo Hwy N
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Yummy Chinese food, friendly staff, and they deliver to Moss Beach Getaway if you don't want to cook or go out.
This Italian restaurant is very cozy and serves delicious food. The warm olive appetizer is a must. They have great wines, and the service is very friendly. On a nice day, the patio is a great place for lunch. They also have a full bar.
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It's Italia
401 Main St
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This Italian restaurant is very cozy and serves delicious food. The warm olive appetizer is a must. They have great wines, and the service is very friendly. On a nice day, the patio is a great place for lunch. They also have a full bar.
As of 9/9/19, Pasta Moon has moved to 845 Main Street, Half Moon Bay. A local farm to table Italian restaurant that has been in operation for 30 years. Great wine list.
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Pasta Moon
845 Main St
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As of 9/9/19, Pasta Moon has moved to 845 Main Street, Half Moon Bay. A local farm to table Italian restaurant that has been in operation for 30 years. Great wine list.
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Sushi On Main Street
696 Mill St
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Tasty tapas, paellas, and sangria
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Seville Tapas
450 Capistrano Rd
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Tasty tapas, paellas, and sangria
Waterfront restaurant with large deck out front. A great place to catch the sunset over the ocean. The Veggie Risotto is my go to at Miramar. They have all the seafood you could want, steaks, chowders, and salads. The cocktails are good too!
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Miramar Beach Restaurant
131 Mirada Rd
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Waterfront restaurant with large deck out front. A great place to catch the sunset over the ocean. The Veggie Risotto is my go to at Miramar. They have all the seafood you could want, steaks, chowders, and salads. The cocktails are good too!
Take away BBQ from an old railroad car. Very tasty, tons of food at affordable prices.
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Gorilla Barbeque
2145 Coast Highway 1
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Take away BBQ from an old railroad car. Very tasty, tons of food at affordable prices.
Great place to pick up sandwiches for a day hike or day at the beach. They offer a breakfast menu too.
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Gherkin's Sandwich Shop
171 7th St
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Great place to pick up sandwiches for a day hike or day at the beach. They offer a breakfast menu too.
Excellent Japanese restaurant with sushi, sukiyaki, teriyaki, ramen, udon. Many vegetarian options too.
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Uoyakutei Japanese Restaurant
4408 CA-1
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Excellent Japanese restaurant with sushi, sukiyaki, teriyaki, ramen, udon. Many vegetarian options too.
Great prices on lunch time specials with large vegetarian menu.
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Spice Me Thai Cuisine
500 Purissima St
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Great prices on lunch time specials with large vegetarian menu.
Old school white table cloth Chinese restaurant with large round tables for family style dining. They make a mean Mai Tai and have a full bar. Yummy food.
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Tam's Cuisine of China
494 Manor Plaza
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Old school white table cloth Chinese restaurant with large round tables for family style dining. They make a mean Mai Tai and have a full bar. Yummy food.
Who doesn't love grilled cheese? If you are on the grilled cheese team, you must try The Press. Don't miss out on the tomato soup too. They also feature a full breakfast menu with omelettes, bagels, pastries and most importantly coffee. They open at 4 am on weekdays and 5 am on weekends. Only open for breakfast and lunch.
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The Press
107 Sevilla Ave
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Who doesn't love grilled cheese? If you are on the grilled cheese team, you must try The Press. Don't miss out on the tomato soup too. They also feature a full breakfast menu with omelettes, bagels, pastries and most importantly coffee. They open at 4 am on weekdays and 5 am on weekends. Only open for breakfast and lunch.
This is the place for burger lovers. They also have weekly Farm to Barn specials that include seasonal produce salads and soups. They have a spacious outdoor seating area and often have music and other events on the weekends.
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The Barn
3068 CA-1
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This is the place for burger lovers. They also have weekly Farm to Barn specials that include seasonal produce salads and soups. They have a spacious outdoor seating area and often have music and other events on the weekends.
A roadside stop for a bite in a train caboose helmed by a Michelin-starred chef. They close when the food sells out, so be sure to call ahead to make sure they are open.
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Dad's Luncheonette
Kelly Avenue
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A roadside stop for a bite in a train caboose helmed by a Michelin-starred chef. They close when the food sells out, so be sure to call ahead to make sure they are open.
Take a walk over to the taqueria and pick up a burrito to take with you on hike in the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.
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El Gran Amigo Taqueria
2448 Cabrillo Hwy
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Take a walk over to the taqueria and pick up a burrito to take with you on hike in the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.
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Old Princeton Landing Public House & Grill
460 Capistrano Rd
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A great Italian deli to pick up sandwiches to have a picnic on the beach or for a little nourishment after a hike in nearby Mori Point.
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Colombo's Delicatessen
484 Manor Plaza
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A great Italian deli to pick up sandwiches to have a picnic on the beach or for a little nourishment after a hike in nearby Mori Point.
Great Mayan influenced Mexican food.
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Cafe Capistrano
523 Church St
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Great Mayan influenced Mexican food.
This is a great place to grab a pie to go. They also have cobbler, cookies, and home made whipped cream and non-dairy whip. There are vegan and gluten-free options available.
Shampa's Pies
1625 Palmetto Ave
This is a great place to grab a pie to go. They also have cobbler, cookies, and home made whipped cream and non-dairy whip. There are vegan and gluten-free options available.
The banh mi sandwiches are so good! This is a great place to pick up sandwiches to take for a picnic on the beach. They have great vegan options. The crispy tofu banh mi is our favorite!
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Dinosaurs
50 Eureka Dr
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The banh mi sandwiches are so good! This is a great place to pick up sandwiches to take for a picnic on the beach. They have great vegan options. The crispy tofu banh mi is our favorite!
This has great organic Mexican/Peruvian takeout. My favorite is the Peruvian fusion burrito with a Mexican coke in the bottle. You can't go wrong here.
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The Green Enchilada
444 Manor Plaza
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This has great organic Mexican/Peruvian takeout. My favorite is the Peruvian fusion burrito with a Mexican coke in the bottle. You can't go wrong here.
This diner is located at the Half Moon Bay Airport. They are open on Wednesdays through Sundays for breakfast and lunch. It's a great place to have brunch while you watch the planes take off and land. Vegetarian and vegan options on the menu.
Pilot Light
9850 Cabrillo Highway
This diner is located at the Half Moon Bay Airport. They are open on Wednesdays through Sundays for breakfast and lunch. It's a great place to have brunch while you watch the planes take off and land. Vegetarian and vegan options on the menu.
Oh my goodness! You must come here for the fresh baked bread. The sourdough is not to be missed. You can buy it by the loaf, as a sandwich, toast. You can also pick up pastries and coffee. They stay open until the afternoon or until they run out of their daily baked goodies.
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Rosalind Bakery
450 Manor Plaza
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Oh my goodness! You must come here for the fresh baked bread. The sourdough is not to be missed. You can buy it by the loaf, as a sandwich, toast. You can also pick up pastries and coffee. They stay open until the afternoon or until they run out of their daily baked goodies.
Harley Farms in Pescadero is all about the goats! They have a lovely garden, and you walk around the public spaces in the farm to see the goats. They also have full tours that you can reserve if you want a more in depth look. The farm shop is a great place to pick up goat cheese, and goat milk body lotions, paints, truffles, etc. It's a nice place to pick up picnic items too. It's definitely worth a trip down the coast to check out the dairy.
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Harley Farms Goat Dairy
205 North St
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Harley Farms in Pescadero is all about the goats! They have a lovely garden, and you walk around the public spaces in the farm to see the goats. They also have full tours that you can reserve if you want a more in depth look. The farm shop is a great place to pick up goat cheese, and goat milk body lotions, paints, truffles, etc. It's a nice place to pick up picnic items too. It's definitely worth a trip down the coast to check out the dairy.
Ciya has wonderful Mediterranean spreads, kebabs, soups, salads. It's all delicious, and they have a back patio for all the al fresco dining enthusiasts. It's vegetarian and vegan friendly.
Ciya Mediterranean Cuisine
Ciya has wonderful Mediterranean spreads, kebabs, soups, salads. It's all delicious, and they have a back patio for all the al fresco dining enthusiasts. It's vegetarian and vegan friendly.

Essentials

This store has everything!! You don't need to drive the 7 miles to a grocery store unnecessarily. Most things that you will need for your stay including snacks, groceries, candy, alcohol, basic produce, can be found right here. And the people who work here are absolutely lovely!
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Coastside Market
501 Virginia Ave
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This store has everything!! You don't need to drive the 7 miles to a grocery store unnecessarily. Most things that you will need for your stay including snacks, groceries, candy, alcohol, basic produce, can be found right here. And the people who work here are absolutely lovely!
Strawflower Village in Half Moon Bay
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Safeway
2020 Market St
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Strawflower Village in Half Moon Bay
Specialty grocery store in Half Moon Bay. Similar to Whole Foods grocery store. It can be on the pricey side, but great for the organic shopper. Beautiful produce, cheese, meat department, and bakery.
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New Leaf Community Markets
150 San Mateo Rd
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Specialty grocery store in Half Moon Bay. Similar to Whole Foods grocery store. It can be on the pricey side, but great for the organic shopper. Beautiful produce, cheese, meat department, and bakery.
This grocery store has great prices. We usually shop here first. Anything from our grocery list that can't be found at Grocery Outlet, we get from the Linda Mar Safeway directly across Highway 1.
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
125 Hickey Blvd
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This grocery store has great prices. We usually shop here first. Anything from our grocery list that can't be found at Grocery Outlet, we get from the Linda Mar Safeway directly across Highway 1.
Wednesdays 2 pm - 6 pm from April 6 – December 21
Coastside Farmer's Market, Rockaway Beach
499-419 Old County Rd
Wednesdays 2 pm - 6 pm from April 6 – December 21
Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm from April 2 – December 17
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Farmers Market
225 CA-1
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Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm from April 2 – December 17
Closest gas station to the house.
Chevron Moss Beach
9400 CA-1
Closest gas station to the house.
A great little market with a deli in El Granada. Stop by here for salads and sandwiches to take to the beach.
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Spangler's Market
401 Ave Alhambra
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A great little market with a deli in El Granada. Stop by here for salads and sandwiches to take to the beach.

Arts & Culture

A country estate house museum with stunning gardens year round. There is a cafe to stop at for a nice lunch with some seating outdoors. Daily Afternoon Tea is served 2:30 to 4:30. Most famously, it is the mansion seen from the air in the opening credits of the '80s television series Dynasty.
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Filoli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada Rd
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A country estate house museum with stunning gardens year round. There is a cafe to stop at for a nice lunch with some seating outdoors. Daily Afternoon Tea is served 2:30 to 4:30. Most famously, it is the mansion seen from the air in the opening credits of the '80s television series Dynasty.
The museum is free and also has a wonderful sculpture garden. Don't miss Rodin's Gates of Hell. Closed Tuesdays.
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Centro de Artes Visuales Iris & B. Gerald Cantor
328 Lomita Dr
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The museum is free and also has a wonderful sculpture garden. Don't miss Rodin's Gates of Hell. Closed Tuesdays.
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Legion of Honor station
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Museo de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
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Museo de Arte Asiático
200 Larkin St
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Exploratorium
Green Street
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Museo de Arte Moderno de San Francisco
151 3rd St
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Coastal Repertory Theater
1167 Main St
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Sinfónica de San Francisco
201 Van Ness Ave
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Parks & Nature

This trail take you to Pillar Point Bluff where you can connect to the Pillar Point Bluff trail and Ross Cove trail. There are great views of the ocean, "the giant golf ball" at the Pillar Point Air Station, and planes departing and landing from the Half Moon Bay Airport.
Jean Lauer Trail
Jean Lauer Trail
This trail take you to Pillar Point Bluff where you can connect to the Pillar Point Bluff trail and Ross Cove trail. There are great views of the ocean, "the giant golf ball" at the Pillar Point Air Station, and planes departing and landing from the Half Moon Bay Airport.
Go see one of the largest elephant seal colonies on the West Coast. Check the website for tours during the breeding season (January through March), you'll need to sign-up for a guided walk with state park docents to see these intriguing creatures. The rest of the year you should be able to check in with the ranger at the Visitor Center for directions to the colony.
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Ano Nuevo State Park
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Go see one of the largest elephant seal colonies on the West Coast. Check the website for tours during the breeding season (January through March), you'll need to sign-up for a guided walk with state park docents to see these intriguing creatures. The rest of the year you should be able to check in with the ranger at the Visitor Center for directions to the colony.
Straight down our hill you will find amazing tide pools. Check the tide charts for the lowest tide during the day to look for sea anemone, star fish, chitons, crabs, etc. There are usually harbor seals around and abundant sea bird life. If you don't want to walk back up the hill, there is a parking lot at the reserve. Remember your tide pool etiquette. Observe only and watch your step. Leave with only memories and photographs.
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Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
200 Nevada Ave
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Straight down our hill you will find amazing tide pools. Check the tide charts for the lowest tide during the day to look for sea anemone, star fish, chitons, crabs, etc. There are usually harbor seals around and abundant sea bird life. If you don't want to walk back up the hill, there is a parking lot at the reserve. Remember your tide pool etiquette. Observe only and watch your step. Leave with only memories and photographs.
This is the closest park to Moss Beach Getaway for walking among the coastal redwoods. It's a lovely drive down the coast to Pescadero. Be sure to take the Little Butano Creek trail to see the redwoods and ferns. The trail is only a 1.5 miles hike, and keep your eyes peeled for the bright yellow banana slugs and the California newts.
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Butano State Park
1500 Cloverdale Rd
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This is the closest park to Moss Beach Getaway for walking among the coastal redwoods. It's a lovely drive down the coast to Pescadero. Be sure to take the Little Butano Creek trail to see the redwoods and ferns. The trail is only a 1.5 miles hike, and keep your eyes peeled for the bright yellow banana slugs and the California newts.
This is a great long and clean beach to walk along. Many people surf fish here.
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Montara Beach
Cabrillo Hwy
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This is a great long and clean beach to walk along. Many people surf fish here.
Sequoia Audubon Trail is great for birders. PESCADERO MARSH WALK- Usually every other Sunday, join docents on this one mile, two hour stroll along the Sequoia Audubon Trail through the Pescadero Marsh. Explore this restored marsh along the Pacific Flyway and its remnant levees of past farming. Discover the byways of the Pescadero and Butano creeks as they race to the edge of the coast. Please bring layers to wear, walking shoes, binoculars and water. Meet at the central Pescadero Creek State Beach parking lot, just south of the Hwy 1 bridge that crosses Pescadero Creek. Rain cancels. For more information call 1- 650-726-8819 or email HMBParksVolunteer@parks.ca.gov
Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve
Sequoia Audubon Trail is great for birders. PESCADERO MARSH WALK- Usually every other Sunday, join docents on this one mile, two hour stroll along the Sequoia Audubon Trail through the Pescadero Marsh. Explore this restored marsh along the Pacific Flyway and its remnant levees of past farming. Discover the byways of the Pescadero and Butano creeks as they race to the edge of the coast. Please bring layers to wear, walking shoes, binoculars and water. Meet at the central Pescadero Creek State Beach parking lot, just south of the Hwy 1 bridge that crosses Pescadero Creek. Rain cancels. For more information call 1- 650-726-8819 or email HMBParksVolunteer@parks.ca.gov
Mavericks Beach is best known for the Mavericks Big Wave Surf Contest that happens in the winter, but it is also a great place for tide pool viewing, bird watching, or just strolling along the beach. There is a very easy flat trail through a salt marsh habitat to the beach. Take Highway 1 south and turn left on Capistrano Rd, you turn right at Mezza Luna and follow the streets west to towards the Air Force Radar Station at the end of West Point Avenue. At a minus tide, you can walk out a hundred yards with views of the open ocean, the Harbor, and Half Moon Bay in the distance.
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Mavericks Beach
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Mavericks Beach is best known for the Mavericks Big Wave Surf Contest that happens in the winter, but it is also a great place for tide pool viewing, bird watching, or just strolling along the beach. There is a very easy flat trail through a salt marsh habitat to the beach. Take Highway 1 south and turn left on Capistrano Rd, you turn right at Mezza Luna and follow the streets west to towards the Air Force Radar Station at the end of West Point Avenue. At a minus tide, you can walk out a hundred yards with views of the open ocean, the Harbor, and Half Moon Bay in the distance.
Take the ferry to Angel Island State Park and pass Alcatraz along the way. There is something for everyone there; for history buffs there is the Civil War era US Camp Reynolds, the Quarantine & US Immigration Station; for nature lovers there are native oak woodland and coastal brush habitats - you may see deer, raccoons, harbor seals, sea lions, hummingbirds, flickers, hawks, pelicans, and other sea birds; for exercise lovers there are 13 miles of trails and roadways for hiking and 9 miles for biking with amazing views of the San Francisco bay. Take your own picnic or pick up food at the cafe. Check out the ferry schedule at https://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/ferry/angel-island/
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Angel Island Café
Main Street
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Take the ferry to Angel Island State Park and pass Alcatraz along the way. There is something for everyone there; for history buffs there is the Civil War era US Camp Reynolds, the Quarantine & US Immigration Station; for nature lovers there are native oak woodland and coastal brush habitats - you may see deer, raccoons, harbor seals, sea lions, hummingbirds, flickers, hawks, pelicans, and other sea birds; for exercise lovers there are 13 miles of trails and roadways for hiking and 9 miles for biking with amazing views of the San Francisco bay. Take your own picnic or pick up food at the cafe. Check out the ferry schedule at https://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/ferry/angel-island/
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Devil's Slide Trail
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Mori Point Loop Trail
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Mori Point
Mori Point Road
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Mori Point Loop Trail
There are a number of trails here with great views of the ocean. The Gray Whale Cove Trail is easier 2 mile round trip. Montara Mountain Trail is 7-10 mile round trip walk up to the 1898 foot North Peak summit of Montara Mountain.
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McNee Ranch State Park
North Peak Access Road
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There are a number of trails here with great views of the ocean. The Gray Whale Cove Trail is easier 2 mile round trip. Montara Mountain Trail is 7-10 mile round trip walk up to the 1898 foot North Peak summit of Montara Mountain.
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Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail
Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail
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Farmer's Daughter Trail

Entertainment & Activities

Kayak, Stand Up Paddle Board & bike rentals and lessons.
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Half Moon Bay Kayak Company
2 Johnson Pier
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Kayak, Stand Up Paddle Board & bike rentals and lessons.
The California Academy of Sciences is a fantastic museum for children and adults alike. There is a spectacular aquarium, living roof, rain forest room with butterflies, birds, and plants, and the amazing planetarium (largest all-digital dome in the world). This is a must visit for the Bay Area - absolutely something for everyone. Don't forget to say hi to Claude, the albino alligator. There is a parking garage under the museum in Golden Gate Park.
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Academia de Ciencias de California
55 Music Concourse Dr
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The California Academy of Sciences is a fantastic museum for children and adults alike. There is a spectacular aquarium, living roof, rain forest room with butterflies, birds, and plants, and the amazing planetarium (largest all-digital dome in the world). This is a must visit for the Bay Area - absolutely something for everyone. Don't forget to say hi to Claude, the albino alligator. There is a parking garage under the museum in Golden Gate Park.
A great zoo not too far up the Coast. Open 10-5 daily. Be sure to pack a jacket in case of ocean breezes.
299 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de San Francisco
Upper Great Highway
299 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A great zoo not too far up the Coast. Open 10-5 daily. Be sure to pack a jacket in case of ocean breezes.
This is a large theme park and waterpark with lots of roller coasters and other thrill rides plus an area for small children with a Peanuts theme. There is something for the whole family here.
299 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Gran América de California
4701 Great America Pkwy
299 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a large theme park and waterpark with lots of roller coasters and other thrill rides plus an area for small children with a Peanuts theme. There is something for the whole family here.
Pony rides, petting zoo, and train rides. Now they offer goat yoga. In September and October, the farm turns its attention to all things pumpkin with Halloween attractions for young kids.
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Granja Lemos
12320 San Mateo Rd
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pony rides, petting zoo, and train rides. Now they offer goat yoga. In September and October, the farm turns its attention to all things pumpkin with Halloween attractions for young kids.
Guided horseback riding on the beach. They take along a photographer on a Segway who documents your trip, so you can focus on enjoying the moment.
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Sea Horse Ranch
1828 Cabrillo Hwy N
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guided horseback riding on the beach. They take along a photographer on a Segway who documents your trip, so you can focus on enjoying the moment.
Take a weekend glass blowing class. Souvenirs are best when you make them yourself.
Half Moon Bay Art Glass
12341 San Mateo Rd
Take a weekend glass blowing class. Souvenirs are best when you make them yourself.
280 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Half Moon Bay
280 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A must see for baseball and SF Giants fans!
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Parque Oracle
24 Willie Mays Plaza
596 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A must see for baseball and SF Giants fans!
49ers and football fans will definitely want to catch a game here. It's a state of the art stadium.
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Levi's Stadium
4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way
398 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
49ers and football fans will definitely want to catch a game here. It's a state of the art stadium.
The Chase Center serves as the home of the Golden State Warriors and hosts many of the biggest concerts coming through the Bay Area.
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Chase Center
1 Warriors Way
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Chase Center serves as the home of the Golden State Warriors and hosts many of the biggest concerts coming through the Bay Area.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a unique find in Half Moon Bay. A place to go wine tasting, have a picnic, play bocce ball, and take a glass blowing class. Have you ever wanted to take a glass blowing class? This is the ultimate handcrafted souvenir to help you remember the best vacation of your life. Classes are held Fridays through Mondays at the La Nebbia Winery on CA-92 a mile East of Half Moon Bay.
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La Nebbia Winery
12341 San Mateo Rd
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a unique find in Half Moon Bay. A place to go wine tasting, have a picnic, play bocce ball, and take a glass blowing class. Have you ever wanted to take a glass blowing class? This is the ultimate handcrafted souvenir to help you remember the best vacation of your life. Classes are held Fridays through Mondays at the La Nebbia Winery on CA-92 a mile East of Half Moon Bay.
In operation since 1905, this is a great bar to stop after meandering through the shops on Main Street or a destination in itself. They often have live music on the weekends. Full bar and lots of beers (18 craft beers) on tap. They serve burgers and BBQ in the bar. There is a side room with a pool table and a patio. They also have a thriving deli for great sandwiches for take out too.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Benito Ale House
356 Main St
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In operation since 1905, this is a great bar to stop after meandering through the shops on Main Street or a destination in itself. They often have live music on the weekends. Full bar and lots of beers (18 craft beers) on tap. They serve burgers and BBQ in the bar. There is a side room with a pool table and a patio. They also have a thriving deli for great sandwiches for take out too.
A small craft brewery specializing in lagers and ales. They partner with a restaurant close by, Lamas Peruvian & Mexican restaurant which will deliver food to the pub.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hop Dogma Brewing Co.
270 Capistrano Rd
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A small craft brewery specializing in lagers and ales. They partner with a restaurant close by, Lamas Peruvian & Mexican restaurant which will deliver food to the pub.
A wine bar with small plates that go well with wine. They often have live music on the weekends. A nice place to go after walking along Rockaway Beach.
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A Grape in the Fog
400 Old County Rd
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A wine bar with small plates that go well with wine. They often have live music on the weekends. A nice place to go after walking along Rockaway Beach.
This local wine bar is a great place to walk for sharing a charcuterie platter and wine with friends. They have an outdoor patio and often have musicians on the weekend.
The Coastal Vine
2305 Carlos Street
This local wine bar is a great place to walk for sharing a charcuterie platter and wine with friends. They have an outdoor patio and often have musicians on the weekend.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jettywave Distillery
155 Broadway
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vinoteca
330 Main St
Barterra Winery
315 Main St

Shopping

This is Mavericks legend and big waver surfer Jeff Clark's Surf Shop. They have boards, clothing, swimsuits, flip flops, souvenirs and rentals.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mavericks Surf Company
Pillar Point Harbor Boulevard
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is Mavericks legend and big waver surfer Jeff Clark's Surf Shop. They have boards, clothing, swimsuits, flip flops, souvenirs and rentals.
280 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Half Moon Bay
280 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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Abode
417 Main St
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A must stop for the good little boy or girl in your family.
Fog Town Toys
330 Main St
A must stop for the good little boy or girl in your family.
The most beautiful handcrafted furniture and gifts.
Cottage Industries Handcrafted Furniture
621 Main St
The most beautiful handcrafted furniture and gifts.