Guidebook for Half Moon Bay

Mary-Anne
Guidebook for Half Moon Bay

Essentials

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Safeway
2020 Market St
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Similar to Whole Foods - lots of organic and natural options.
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New Leaf Community Markets
150 San Mateo Rd
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Similar to Whole Foods - lots of organic and natural options.
Small family owned grocery in historic building on Main Street.
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Cunha's Country Store
448 Main St
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Small family owned grocery in historic building on Main Street.

Parks & Nature

Walking distance from the house!
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Poplar Beach
Poplar Street
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Walking distance from the house!
Located only 5 miles away, hiking and mountain biking trails meander along the creek and up the hillsides through a lovely grove of redwood trees in this park. A great place to see our banana slugs as well as the majestic redwoods.
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Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve
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Located only 5 miles away, hiking and mountain biking trails meander along the creek and up the hillsides through a lovely grove of redwood trees in this park. A great place to see our banana slugs as well as the majestic redwoods.
Small local park with play structures and picnic tables.
Ocean View Park
627 Alsace Lorraine Ave
Small local park with play structures and picnic tables.
challenging but rewarding trail with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Great whale watching spot.
Montara Mountain Trail
Montara Mountain Trail
challenging but rewarding trail with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Great whale watching spot.
Great beach for surfing.
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Surfers Beach
4000 Cabrillo Hwy N
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Great beach for surfing.
Awesome place to see the amazing elephant seals, only a 30 minute drive along the spectacular coast highway. Reservations recommended for docent guided tours during the winter season - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=27613
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Ano Nuevo State Park
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Awesome place to see the amazing elephant seals, only a 30 minute drive along the spectacular coast highway. Reservations recommended for docent guided tours during the winter season - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=27613
Devil’s Slide Trail is a 1.3-mile multi-use trail, converted from a former segment of Highway 1, that gives hikers, runners, bicyclists and equestrians access to the rocky heights of Devil’s Slide above the Pacific Ocean.
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Devil's Slide Trail
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Devil’s Slide Trail is a 1.3-mile multi-use trail, converted from a former segment of Highway 1, that gives hikers, runners, bicyclists and equestrians access to the rocky heights of Devil’s Slide above the Pacific Ocean.

Shopping

Wonderful selection of fair trade items from all over the world.
LuzLuna Imports
527 Main St
Wonderful selection of fair trade items from all over the world.
Surf boards, boogie boards, wet suits and other surf and sand gear available for rent or purchase.
Cowboy Surf Shop
2830 Cabrillo Hwy N
Surf boards, boogie boards, wet suits and other surf and sand gear available for rent or purchase.
Locally owned clothing boutique with a wonderful selection of unique clothing with an emphasis on French style!
The Posh Moon
519 Main St
Locally owned clothing boutique with a wonderful selection of unique clothing with an emphasis on French style!
Kites and salt water taffy - what more can you ask for when outfitting for a day at the beach? (well, maybe some sunscreen).
Half Moon Bay Salt Water Taffy
270 Capistrano Rd
Kites and salt water taffy - what more can you ask for when outfitting for a day at the beach? (well, maybe some sunscreen).
Home goods store - great for browsing for a unique gift.
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Abode
417 Main St
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Home goods store - great for browsing for a unique gift.

Food Scene

Historic Inn in Pescadero, a 30 minute drive down the coast highway, Duarte's is a casual restaurant famous for its artichoke soup and amazing pies. Try the Ollalieberry Pie - yum!
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Duarte's Tavern
202 Stage Rd
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Historic Inn in Pescadero, a 30 minute drive down the coast highway, Duarte's is a casual restaurant famous for its artichoke soup and amazing pies. Try the Ollalieberry Pie - yum!
Great Taqueria!
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Taqueria Tres Amigos
270 Cabrillo Hwy
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Great Taqueria!
Great Italian Food.
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It's Italia
401 Main St
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Great Italian Food.
Family friendly restaurant located in Princeton Harbor offering tasty traditional Italian dishes, taking advantage of the the local fresh seafood and veggies. A lively bar and great desserts round out the experience.
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Mezza Luna Restaurant
459 Prospect Way
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Family friendly restaurant located in Princeton Harbor offering tasty traditional Italian dishes, taking advantage of the the local fresh seafood and veggies. A lively bar and great desserts round out the experience.
A great place to get a specialty coffee drink and pastry, Caffe MezzaLuna also offers a full breakfast, lunch options and great gelato. The outdoor patio is very popular.
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Caffé Mezza Luna
240 Capistrano Rd
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A great place to get a specialty coffee drink and pastry, Caffe MezzaLuna also offers a full breakfast, lunch options and great gelato. The outdoor patio is very popular.
Local brew pub that also serves great casual meals.
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Sacrilege Brewery + Kitchen
730 Main St
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Local brew pub that also serves great casual meals.
The tantalizing menus at Pasta Moon are based on it's commitment to the Farm to Table concept. The ingredients are provided by local farms, ranches, fishermen and gourmet artisans. Pasta Moon recently expanded to add a relaxing bar for an aperitif or nightcap to round out your evening.
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Pasta Moon
845 Main St
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The tantalizing menus at Pasta Moon are based on it's commitment to the Farm to Table concept. The ingredients are provided by local farms, ranches, fishermen and gourmet artisans. Pasta Moon recently expanded to add a relaxing bar for an aperitif or nightcap to round out your evening.
Seafood view restaurant known for its chowder and lobster rolls. Walking distance from our location.
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Sam's Chowder House
4210 CA-1
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Seafood view restaurant known for its chowder and lobster rolls. Walking distance from our location.
A long standing tradition in Half Moon Bay, great coffee and baked goods!
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Half Moon Bay Bakery
514 Main St
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A long standing tradition in Half Moon Bay, great coffee and baked goods!
Great seafood options.
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Flying Fish Bar & Grill
211 San Mateo Rd
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Great seafood options.
Great Thai food.
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Spice Me Thai Cuisine
500 Purissima St
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Great Thai food.
Unusual but tasty and affordable Himalayan cuisine.
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Monsoon Himalayan Cuisine
20 Stone Pine Rd
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Unusual but tasty and affordable Himalayan cuisine.
Located in the harbor, great beers and a varied menu make this a fun place for a meal. The outdoor heated dining areas can even be enjoyed even on cool evenings. There is live music as well on most weekends.
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Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
390 Capistrano Rd
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Located in the harbor, great beers and a varied menu make this a fun place for a meal. The outdoor heated dining areas can even be enjoyed even on cool evenings. There is live music as well on most weekends.
Historic Half Moon Bay area restaurant in operation since 1927 with ocean view dining, heated outdoor patio and famous blue lady ghost!
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Moss Beach Distillery
140 Beach Way
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Historic Half Moon Bay area restaurant in operation since 1927 with ocean view dining, heated outdoor patio and famous blue lady ghost!
Great sunset views, cocktails and a varied menu can be found at this historic local restaurant dating back to its origins as a local "speakeasy". You can dine on the outdoor patio as well.
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Miramar Beach Restaurant
131 Mirada Rd
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Great sunset views, cocktails and a varied menu can be found at this historic local restaurant dating back to its origins as a local "speakeasy". You can dine on the outdoor patio as well.
local chinese fare - take out or dine in.
China House
20 Stone Pine Rd
local chinese fare - take out or dine in.

Drinks & Nightlife

The charming San Benito House bar located on Main Street in Half Moon Bay is a great place to stop in for a beer and a lunchtime sandwich from the deli or for a drink before or after enjoying dinner at one of the great restaurants on Main Street.
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San Benito Ale House
356 Main St
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The charming San Benito House bar located on Main Street in Half Moon Bay is a great place to stop in for a beer and a lunchtime sandwich from the deli or for a drink before or after enjoying dinner at one of the great restaurants on Main Street.
Cafe Society offers music, wine and snacks on weekend evenings.
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Cafe Society
522 Main St
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Cafe Society offers music, wine and snacks on weekend evenings.
Great local brew pub. Now located in Princeton Harbor on Capistrano Road.
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Hop Dogma Brewing Co.
270 Capistrano Rd
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Great local brew pub. Now located in Princeton Harbor on Capistrano Road.

Sightseeing

Historic lighthouse located a scenic 30 minute drive down the coast
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Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Pigeon Point Road
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Historic lighthouse located a scenic 30 minute drive down the coast
FiLoLi is one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century, located just 15 miles from El Granada. Enjoy the 16–acre formal Garden, explore the historic House, take a nature hike, view an art exhibit, or pursue its educational opportunities. Take a break and enjoy a coffee or light lunch at the cafe.
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Filoli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada Rd
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FiLoLi is one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century, located just 15 miles from El Granada. Enjoy the 16–acre formal Garden, explore the historic House, take a nature hike, view an art exhibit, or pursue its educational opportunities. Take a break and enjoy a coffee or light lunch at the cafe.

Entertainment & Activities

You can rent a kayak or paddle board here and explore the harbor.
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Half Moon Bay Kayak Company
2 Johnson Pier
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You can rent a kayak or paddle board here and explore the harbor.
Bike sales, rentals and repairs.
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Bike Works
520 Kelly Ave
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Bike sales, rentals and repairs.
Your classic local bowling alley. They offer a variety of special deals.
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Sea Bowl
4625 CA-1
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Your classic local bowling alley. They offer a variety of special deals.
Great place for board and bike rentals
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HMB Board Shop
3032 N Cabrillo Hwy
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Great place for board and bike rentals