Half Moon Bay Guidebook

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Half Moon Bay Guidebook

Restaurant

Italian--Pricey, but great food, wine list and service. The bar is fun, too. Perfect for a special occasion!
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pasta Moon
845 Main St
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Italian--Pricey, but great food, wine list and service. The bar is fun, too. Perfect for a special occasion!
Lively Italian restaurant with good food and full bar, less than a mile away. Excellent pizzas available for take-out, too.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
It's Italia
401 Main St
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lively Italian restaurant with good food and full bar, less than a mile away. Excellent pizzas available for take-out, too.
The epitome of the local coffee shop. Right downtown, breakfast and lunch menu, local bakery next door. Jazz on Friday nights.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Society
522 Main St
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The epitome of the local coffee shop. Right downtown, breakfast and lunch menu, local bakery next door. Jazz on Friday nights.
I thought they were crazy when Spice Me opened--why would we need a third Thai restaurant in this small town? Now, several years later, they're the only one left standing! A 10-minute walk away down Kelly Ave.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spice Me Thai Cuisine
500 Purissima St
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
I thought they were crazy when Spice Me opened--why would we need a third Thai restaurant in this small town? Now, several years later, they're the only one left standing! A 10-minute walk away down Kelly Ave.
For breakfast I recommend Taste Cafe--from crepes to chilaquiles to waffles to eggs Benedict, you can't go wrong. Located next to U.S. Bank in the Strawflower Shopping Center, less than 1 mile north on Hwy. 1.
Taste Cafe Restaurant Breakfast and Lunch
50 Cabrillo Hwy N
For breakfast I recommend Taste Cafe--from crepes to chilaquiles to waffles to eggs Benedict, you can't go wrong. Located next to U.S. Bank in the Strawflower Shopping Center, less than 1 mile north on Hwy. 1.
If you were any closer to the ocean, you'd need a bathing suit. This popular restaurant has a varied menu and full bar. Sit inside near the expansive windows or outside on the patio. Opens at 12 for lunch weekdays and at 11 for brunch Saturday and Sunday. (Full disclosure: Maya, your Airbnb co-host, works here as a server!)
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miramar Beach Restaurant
131 Mirada Rd
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you were any closer to the ocean, you'd need a bathing suit. This popular restaurant has a varied menu and full bar. Sit inside near the expansive windows or outside on the patio. Opens at 12 for lunch weekdays and at 11 for brunch Saturday and Sunday. (Full disclosure: Maya, your Airbnb co-host, works here as a server!)

Beaches

The most popular beach on the Coastside and just steps away!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Francis Beach
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The most popular beach on the Coastside and just steps away!

Activities

Ride the horses next to the Coastal Trail, down the bluff and along the beach.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sea Horse Ranch
1828 Cabrillo Hwy N
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ride the horses next to the Coastal Trail, down the bluff and along the beach.
Nearby bike rental shop.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bike Works
520 Kelly Ave
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nearby bike rental shop.
Explore all kinds of sea life in the tidepools.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
200 Nevada Ave
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Explore all kinds of sea life in the tidepools.
Great for bikes, hikes and runs. Extends miles in both directions and is just steps away.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail
Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great for bikes, hikes and runs. Extends miles in both directions and is just steps away.
You don't have to drive to Muir Woods to see beautiful redwoods; you can enjoy the peace and beauty of this preserve, just 15 minutes away. Parking is extremely limited (especially on weekends) so go early in the morning (before 9) if possible. Also, cell coverage may be spotty.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You don't have to drive to Muir Woods to see beautiful redwoods; you can enjoy the peace and beauty of this preserve, just 15 minutes away. Parking is extremely limited (especially on weekends) so go early in the morning (before 9) if possible. Also, cell coverage may be spotty.
It's a bit of a drive south on Hwy. 1 along the coast, but you'll be rewarded with a unique experience. For much of the year, the beach hosts up to 10,000 elephant seals. See their website for details; at some times of the year appointments are required.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ano Nuevo State Park
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
It's a bit of a drive south on Hwy. 1 along the coast, but you'll be rewarded with a unique experience. For much of the year, the beach hosts up to 10,000 elephant seals. See their website for details; at some times of the year appointments are required.

Bar / Brewery

There are closer breweries, but none better. Prize-winning beers created by local owner/brewers.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hop Dogma Brewing Co.
270 Capistrano Rd
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
There are closer breweries, but none better. Prize-winning beers created by local owner/brewers.
Located in Princeton, this place is a great spot to grab a locally- made cocktail and hang out around one of the fire pits. Chef Jose Luis--a local legend--creates small plates and apps. Wine and beer available, too. Check their hours before going.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jettywave Distillery
155 Broadway
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Located in Princeton, this place is a great spot to grab a locally- made cocktail and hang out around one of the fire pits. Chef Jose Luis--a local legend--creates small plates and apps. Wine and beer available, too. Check their hours before going.
Nearby downtown wine bar where no one is a stranger. Sit at the welcoming bar or at a sidewalk table to enjoy a glass (bottle?) of wine. Great selection of wines from California and beyond.
Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese
Nearby downtown wine bar where no one is a stranger. Sit at the welcoming bar or at a sidewalk table to enjoy a glass (bottle?) of wine. Great selection of wines from California and beyond.

Shops / Markets

This nearby farmer's market runs on Saturdays from April to December.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farmers Market
225 CA-1
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This nearby farmer's market runs on Saturdays from April to December.

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If you go

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