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he Grandview Boulevard neighborhood, on the north end of Half Moon Bay, can be considered a world onto itself. The main drag, with four side streets, comes to life during Christmas season and that is just one of the occasions when the neighborhood comes together. “I know about six houses put up lights,” said neighbor John Smith. “We have some people neiGHBorHood facts who drive by to see the lights.” Perhaps that sets the tone for WHERE? the rest of the year. East of Highway 1, between “We have a lot of block parSeahaven and Highland Park ties,” Smith said. “Of course, evat Grandview Blvd.. erything depends on the weather.” There are also plenty of birthday GREATEST ASSET parties. Like the other neighborhoods nearby, Grandview residents The biggest kick Smith gets out enjoy open space on three of his neighborhood is what’s to sides and easy access to hikbe found at the end of the street. ing trails. With undeveloped land on the horizon, many in the neighborhood walk down to the end of the street for a quick neighborhood hike. “It’s a great neighborhood,” Smith said. “Everyone here is very close.” Smith has seen lots of changes in the neighborhood since moving to the Coastside from San Francisco 34 years ago. “It was very quiet back then,” Smith said. “Now, a lot of tourists come by.” But, Smith adds, “We are very happy to be living here.”
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