Coastside Guidebook- Half Moon Bay & Beyond
Food Scene
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 WayFamily 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 RdA 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.
Very friendly staff make you feel right at home in this cozy coffee shop located right on Route 1 in Montara, a 10 minute drive north of El Granada.
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Here Comes the Sun Coffee House
8455 CA-1Very friendly staff make you feel right at home in this cozy coffee shop located right on Route 1 in Montara, a 10 minute drive north of El Granada.
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 StThe 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.
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 RdHistoric 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!
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 RdLocated 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.
For a real splurge, treat yourself to a dining experience at Navio Restaurant located in the Ritz Carlton just south of Half Moon Bay. Treat yourself to an exotic cocktail in the Conservatory or on the outside terrace, all with stunning views of the ocean and the signature Ritz Carlton service.
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The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay
1 Miramontes Point RdFor a real splurge, treat yourself to a dining experience at Navio Restaurant located in the Ritz Carlton just south of Half Moon Bay. Treat yourself to an exotic cocktail in the Conservatory or on the outside terrace, all with stunning views of the ocean and the signature Ritz Carlton service.
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-1Seafood view restaurant known for its chowder and lobster rolls. Walking distance from our location.
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 RdGreat 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.
Monsoon Himalayan Cuisine
20 Stone Pine RdGreat Nepali and Indian food.
China House
20 Stone Pine RdTasty local Chinese food restaurant for take out or dine-in.
Local Thai eatery with delicious food for eating in or for take out.
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Spice Me Thai Cuisine
500 Purissima StLocal Thai eatery with delicious food for eating in or for take out.
Verrazzano Pizza
20 Stone Pine RdTasty gourmet pizza.
Great spot located one block from our El Granada AirBnB for takeout or casual dine-in/patio dining. Delicious BBQ popular with locals and visitors alike.
Breakwater Barbecue
30 Avenue PortolaGreat spot located one block from our El Granada AirBnB for takeout or casual dine-in/patio dining. Delicious BBQ popular with locals and visitors alike.
Family friendly cafe for delicious breakfast or lunch. Offers both indoor and patio dining.
Taste Cafe Restaurant Breakfast and Lunch
50 Cabrillo Hwy NFamily friendly cafe for delicious breakfast or lunch. Offers both indoor and patio dining.
Breakwater Barbecue
Simply fantastic BBQ only steps from our Airbnb in El Granada.
Parks & Nature
Play structures available as well as hiking trails that lead up into the hills for stunning views of the harbor and Pacific Ocean.
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Quarry Park
Play structures available as well as hiking trails that lead up into the hills for stunning views of the harbor and Pacific Ocean.
Mavericks Beach
Historic lighthouse located a scenic 30 minute drive down the coast.
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Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Pigeon Point RoadHistoric lighthouse located a scenic 30 minute drive down the coast.
Located only 8 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
Located only 8 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.
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
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
Challenging but rewarding trail with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Great whale watching spot.
Montara Mountain Trail
Montara Mountain TrailChallenging but rewarding trail with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Great whale watching spot.
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
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.
Half Moon Bay has an amazing array of beaches. Here is a link to a summary of the beaches right in our area for you to choose from:
https://www.californiabeaches.com/northern/san-mateo-county/half-moon-bay/
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Dunes
Half Moon Bay has an amazing array of beaches. Here is a link to a summary of the beaches right in our area for you to choose from:
https://www.californiabeaches.com/northern/san-mateo-county/half-moon-bay/
Ocean View Park
627 Alsace Lorraine AveSmall local Half Moon Bay park with play structures and picnic tables.
Wide sandy beach located off Poplar Street in Half Moon Bay. Popular with visitors and locals alike.
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Poplar Beach
Poplar StreetWide sandy beach located off Poplar Street in Half Moon Bay. Popular with visitors and locals alike.
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 PierYou can rent a kayak or paddle board here and explore the harbor.
Your classic local bowling alley. They offer a variety of special deals.
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Sea Bowl
4625 CA-1Your classic local bowling alley. They offer a variety of special deals.
Shopping
LuzLuna Imports
527 Main StWonderful 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 NSurf 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 StLocally 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 RdKites and salt water taffy - what more can you ask for when outfitting for a day at the beach? (well, maybe some sunscreen).
Oddyssea is an interactive retail shop and outdoor garden focused on science, nature, and art products and experiences. Oddyssea Outside, the activity and adventure garden hosts rotating events each weekend.
Oddyssea
617 Main StOddyssea is an interactive retail shop and outdoor garden focused on science, nature, and art products and experiences. Oddyssea Outside, the activity and adventure garden hosts rotating events each weekend.
Abode
417 Main StHome goods store - great for browsing for a unique gift.
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 StThe 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.
Great local brew pub located in Princeton Harbor on Capistrano Road.
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Hop Dogma Brewing Co.
270 Capistrano RdGreat local brew pub located in Princeton Harbor on Capistrano Road.
Local bar and eatery features live music located near the harbor.
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Old Princeton Landing Public House & Grill
460 Capistrano RdLocal bar and eatery features live music located near the harbor.
Essentials
New Leaf features organic and sustainable foods, incredibly fresh produce, wonderful gourmet items and a respectable wine and beer selection.
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New Leaf Community Markets
150 San Mateo RdNew Leaf features organic and sustainable foods, incredibly fresh produce, wonderful gourmet items and a respectable wine and beer selection.
Full service grocery store including bakery, deli and liquor shop.
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Safeway
2020 Market StFull service grocery store including bakery, deli and liquor shop.
A local neighborhood grocery store located in El Granada that offers a full range of locally sourced produce, meats, seafood and groceries. They will also feature a fresh deli with made-to-order sandwiches as well as a variety of grab and go food. Local and convenient!
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Spangler's Market
401 Ave AlhambraA local neighborhood grocery store located in El Granada that offers a full range of locally sourced produce, meats, seafood and groceries. They will also feature a fresh deli with made-to-order sandwiches as well as a variety of grab and go food. Local and convenient!
Local historic grocery store located in the heart of Half Moon Bay. Deli serves up sandwiches to go as well as groceries, local specialties, souvenirs and gourmet items.
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Cunha's Country Store
448 Main StLocal historic grocery store located in the heart of Half Moon Bay. Deli serves up sandwiches to go as well as groceries, local specialties, souvenirs and gourmet items.
Arts & Culture
Located in the tiny Half Moon Bay jail dating from 1911, the Spanish Town Historical Society is a pleasant side trip only one block off of Main Street and houses some of the early memorabilia of the area.
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Half Moon Bay
Located in the tiny Half Moon Bay jail dating from 1911, the Spanish Town Historical Society is a pleasant side trip only one block off of Main Street and houses some of the early memorabilia of the area.
Enjoy a play at the local theater in Half Moon Bay. Affordable and only minutes away from the restaurants on Main Street, taking in dinner and a show is a great way to spend a Friday or Saturday night while staying in the area.
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Coastal Repertory Theater
1167 Main StEnjoy a play at the local theater in Half Moon Bay. Affordable and only minutes away from the restaurants on Main Street, taking in dinner and a show is a great way to spend a Friday or Saturday night while staying in the area.