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Immerse yourself in a coastal oasis of plant shops featuring beautiful flowers and unique house plants for your home, garden or delivery at Half Moon Flowers & Garden; Explore drought-tolerant native plants at Yerba Buena Nursery; Discover exquisite succulents at Highway 92 Succulents; Find orchids, ceramic pottery and more! Explore a selection of garden furniture at Teak in the Garden and indulge in the aromatic delights of lavender. Don’t miss EarthVine Grower’s farm-fresh produce, delicious farm cafe, bonsai and fish farm where you can catch your own. For more details, check out specific shop ads and plan your visit today!

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-come and learn the methodologies

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-Come and pick your own greens at our green house

-Choose the freshest fish from our farm.

-We partner up of loco organic farmers to keep the community heathy

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-come and learn to train your plants to a small pot

-The art of shaping and miniature a large plant in a small pot.

-learn how the Nutrient and environment

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doesn’t need to be perfect to be marketable.

I’ve seen firsthand how desirable the Coastside is. Potential buyers are willing to overlook all sorts of deferred maintenance to have a chance to live in this community. Subway tiles and quartz countertops do not equal marketability. Homebuyers look forward to making their own decisions when upgrades are needed.

There’s a misconception among homeowners that they need to fix up their house before even calling a real estate agent. If you are ready to move on but don’t want to spend the time and expense of making your house “perfect,” I would welcome the opportunity to develop a marketing strategy with you.

Whether you’re planning to buy or sell on the Coastside or beyond, let’s work together! It would be my pleasure to help you achieve your real estate goals.

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Welcome to the San Mateo County Coastside, a place that boasts the extraordinary geographical vantage of the western edge of the continent. This special location seems to attract people who want to live on the edge - a place where cutting edge technology, edgy cuisine and edgy people seem to gather.

Your time spent here might take you to the edge, but it can also be exceptionally relaxing. If it’s calm and quiet you’re looking for, you can find it sipping wine at one (or more) of the many wine-tasting venues. Or check out one of the many hiking trails of varying difficulty in the foothills where breathtaking panoramas of the ocean and native foliage seem to pop up around every bend. Maybe you’ll prefer just to relax on the beach watching the surfers (and wingers, kite boarders, paddle boarders, swimmers) ply the waves.

You can get on the water yourself. Rent a kayak or a board in Pillar Point Harbor and make sure to ask where it’s safe to go. Or stay on shore and visit the tide pools at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve or head south to catch a view of elephant seals.

If you’re looking for something a bit livelier, check the musical programs at Old Princeton Landing, the Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society, Winter’s Tavern, San Gregorio General Store, or some of the many other venues along the coast.

If you have something more agrarian in

The CoastsideLife on the edge

mind, there are pick-your-own opportunities in Pescadero, San Gregorio and Half Moon Bay. Depending on the time of year, it might be berries or sunflowers or, of course, pumpkins. If you would rather have someone else pick for you, there are farmers markets along the coast from April until December and various daily farm stands as well (and please don’t forget that someone did the labor for you).

Take some time to stroll Main Street in Half Moon Bay or Palmetto Avenue in Pacifica for some unique shops and galleries.

Any of these activities reward a day visit from various points throughout the Bay Area. Driving from the north on Highway 1 you know you’ve entered the Coastside as you descend into Pacifica, the moisture in the air increases and the pace of life seems to slow just a bit. If you’re coming from the south, the experience is a bit of the opposite, you begin to leave the dramatic coastline views and sense the smalltown vibrancy of Half Moon Bay.

But it’s worth staying longer. If you’re from around here, stay the night at an inn or hotel and enjoy the morning (check the listings for some great breakfast options). Perhaps you’ve come from farther away, in which case you’ll surely spend several nights and have a better chance to explore why just about all the locals don’t understand why people would live anywhere else.•

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Sharp Park

Rockaway

Linda Mar

Gray Whale Cove

Montara State Beach

Montara Lighthouse Beach

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

Seal Cove

Ross’s Cove

Mavericks

Surfer’s Beach

Miramar Beach

Alcatraz

Roosevelt Beach

Dunes Beach

Francis State Beach

Poplar Beach

Redondo Beach

Cañada Verde Beach

Cowell Ranch

Martin’s Beach

Tunitas Creek Beach

San Gregorio State Beach

Pomponio State Beach

Pescadero State Beach

Hollow State Beach

Gazos Creek Beach

CAMPING

Nuevo State Park

HALF MOON BAY

PILLAR POINT HARBOR

MOSS BEACH

SHARP PARK

This long stretch of sand reaches from Mori Point all the way to the pier. Choose to picnic on the sand or stretch you legs on the popular promenade. Visit the pier for views, fishing and facilities. Dogs on leash.

VISITED?

LINDA MAR

The most popular beach in Pacifica, Linda Mar is also the most popular surf spot from San Francisco to Santa Cruz. Good for beginners to experts depending on the day. Long beach for walks. Park in several lots, some require payment.

GRAY WHALE COVE

An unofficial clothing-optional spot (at the north end), there is parking across the street. Don’t leave valuables in the car — thefts are reported often. Just south of the tunnel. Cross with care. Portable restroom on steep trail to beach. About 100 stairs lead down to this breathtaking spot.

PARKING

CAMPING

A Coastside favorite because of the wide, open beach and beautiful views of Montara Mountain. Great for walks and beachcombing. Leashed dogs allowed on beach. Restrooms in south parking area. Popular surf spot, but not recommended for beginners.

 MONTARA LIGHTHOUSE BEACH

A small beach accessed through the Montara hostel/lighthouse station. Historic fog signal dates back to 1875. Secluded and scenic, but not accessible if gate is closed at lighthouse. No facilities.

VISITED? 

VISITED?

SEAL COVE

Secluded beach underneath the Moss Beach Distillery. Can be a great swimming beach, especially at low tide. Reef blocks large waves creating a relatively calm lagoon. Can be lots of seaweed. Beautiful trail on blufftop though cypress forest.

VISITED?

VISITED? 

SURFER’S BEACH

This is the most popular surf spot in Half Moon Bay and usually the most crowded beach when the weather is good. At high tide, beach can disappear completely. Erosion has removed much of the golden sand that can be found at other spots.

VISITED?

ROSS’S COVE

This is the hidden half-moon just north of the famous Mavericks break. It can be tricky getting to the beach, but worth the effort. Park at Mavericks parking lot and head up and over the hill to a well-worn trail. Experienced surfers only. Beautiful trail to Seal Cove on blufftop.

MIRAMAR BEACH

Accessed by a short staircase near the Miramar Beach Restaurant. Limited parking but can be a nice spot when Surfer’s Beach gets crowded. Restroom located near Coastal Trail.

FITZGERALD MARINE RESERVE

When the ocean rolls back the tides, another world is revealed in pools that attract the curious from all over the Bay Area. Look, but don’t touch! Restrooms and visitors center in small parking lot. Walking trail on bluffs above beach.

MAVERICKS

Known more for giant waves than the beach, nevertheless, the beach can be a beautiful retreat at low tide. Trail from harbor leads past calm beaches popular with dog-walkers and kayakers. Don’t expect to see famous waves in any season but late fall or winter.

 ALCATRAZ

South of the bridge at Miramar. Access is best from Mirada Road, down the Coastal Trail. Old stairs are washed out. Shifting sand bars can sometimes create good surf. Careful though: at low tide, pillars from old pier can be exposed.

There are so many beaches in San Mateo County. We have tried to highlight the majority of them here, from north to south, but there are plenty more unnamed and out of the way. Each one has its own distinct character and charm. Some are easily accessible and popular for sunbathing and family picnics. Others are wild and remote and good for those looking for solitude. Whatever your preference, the beauty of the ocean and clean sand will be your reward. Look for whales and coastal birds as both are in abundance! But just be sure to bring a sweater. This isn’t Southern California!

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ROOSEVELT BEACH

The northern end of four miles collectively known as “Half Moon Bay State Beach.” Access at Young Avenue. Turn right at kiosk and travel slowly down access road. Large parking lot and pit toilets. Uncrowded most of the year.

POPLAR BEACH

Wide and often uncrowded beach south of downtown Half Moon Bay. Metered parking. Steep, dirt trail leads down to wide open beach. Great spot to access Coastal Trail. Popular beach for equestrians to ride along.

VISITED?

MARTIN’S BEACH

The debate continues to rage over access to this hidden cove. One thing is not debatable, it is one of the most beautiful beaches in California. Status has been in flux. Park along highway and walk down half-mile road. Pack your trash if you do find your way to the sand!

VISITED?

PESCADERO STATE BEACH

Rocky coves and tidepools.Popular with fishermen. Across the highway is Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, a popular spot for bird watchers and other naturalists. Several parking areas.

VISITED?

DUNES BEACH

Pretty, quiet beach with paid parking available. You may see surfers or just those who love a long walk on the beach. Access at Young Avenue, straight through the kiosk. Flush toilets. Trail down to beach. Good spot to park and explore Coastal Trail.

VISITED?

REDONDO BEACH

Sweeping views from the bluffs but a difficult scramble down eroded cliffs to the beach. Seldom visited but good way to access the Ritz-Carlton segment of Coastal Trail to the south.

VISITED?

TUNITAS CREEK BEACH

Wide, wild beach with dramatic cliff views to the north. Poor access with a very steep trail down from Highway 1. This beach is best for viewing from the bluffs. Pack your trash if you do find your way to the sand. A 3-year improvement project is underway.

VISITED?

BEAN

HOLLOW STATE BEACH

Beautiful horseshoe shaped cove with plenty of tidepools to the north. Look for the self-guided nature trail — and keep your eyes open for sea urchins, crab and other marine life. Small, powerful waves can break right onshore.

VISITED?

VENICE BEACH

The end of Venice Boulevard opens into a beach operated by the state. Multiple, large parking areas. Flush toilets. Stairs to beach at northern lot, but you may need to ford creek to get to the sand. Remember: gates close at sunset.

VISITED?

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CAÑADA VERDE BEACH

You don’t need to stay at the Ritz-Carlton to utilize this beach. Park just before entering resort property on Miramontes Point Road. Beach is tucked under the golf course. Stairs down to beach.

VISITED?

SAN GREGORIO STATE BEACH

There is enough driftwood to build a vacation home on this mile-long sandy beach at the mouth of the San Gregorio Creek. Restrooms and picnic area. At the intersection of Highway 84 and 1.

VISITED?

GAZOS CREEK BEACH

Abundant tidepools dot a beach that is now part of the Año Nuevo State Reserve. The reserve also includes Cascade Ranch. Parking is across from the Highway 1 Brewery.

VISITED?

FRANCIS STATE BEACH

One of the busiest of Coastside beaches, there is ample paid parking and access to the Coastal Trail. At the end of Kelly Avenue. Popular for surfing and picnics. Large camping area for RVs, cars, and cyclists. Ranger station and visitor center.

COWELL RANCH

Located south of Half Moon Bay, Cowell begins with a half-mile trail to the point and then 150 stairs to a well-protected sandy beach. Restroom at lot and at beach. Permanent view scope on bluff. Northern access point for 3-mile Cowell-Purisima Coastal Trail. VISITED?

VISITED?

POMPONIO STATE BEACH

Plenty of parking and picnic tables make this South Coast beach a perfect place for a barbecue with family. This day-use facility features a small lagoon and roaring surf.

PILLAR POINT BLUFF

Pillar Point Bluff offers hikers, joggers, bicyclists and dog walkers a chance to take in the breathtaking sights and sounds of the Pacific Ocean. The 140-acre bluff top includes a section of the California Coastal Trail and offers views of Pillar Point Harbor, agricultural lands and the world-famous Mavericks surf break. The surf break is located approximately half a mile offshore due west from Pillar Point Air Force Tracking Station and is best viewed with binoculars. Ross’s Cove, the beach below the bluff, is part of the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and lies within Montara State Marine Reserve. It has been designated as a Marine Protected Area, which is the highest level of protection. While dogs are permitted on leash on the bluff, dogs are not permitted on the beach.

Pillar Point Bluff has a 10-car parking lot located on Airport Boulevard with a restroom. Trash and recycling containers and a kiosk with a park map are also located at the parking lot. Two additional trailheads to this property are in the Seal Cove neighborhood at Ocean and Bernal, and Alvarado and Bernal. The bluff property was historically used for grazing. When San Mateo County adopted the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve master plan in 2004, it had identified these lands for acquisition. Peninsula Open Space Trust subsequently secured the parcels in the area and made initial public access improvements, including building a parking lot, restroom, and the Jean Lauer Trail. San Mateo County Parks Department acquired Pillar Point Bluff with a grant from the Wildlife Conservation Board as an addition to Fitzgerald Marine Reserve in 2011.

After World War II, Coastside citizens petitioned Congress to provide a harbor for the fishing fleet. Between 1959 and 1961, a breakwater was constructed that formed Pillar Point Harbor. Since that time, the harbor has been an active boating area for both commercial and recreational uses. Here are some things you need to know about the local harbor in order to make a stop worth your while.

BUY FROM THE BOAT. Often, you can pick up the freshest catch by wandering down Johnson Pier and looking for fishermen who sell directly to the consumer. Crab season starts in November, and the hard-shelled Dungeness of the deep are a part of many Thanksgiving dinners in California. Here’s a tip: download the FishLine app on your mobile device or check the whiteboard at the top of the pier to see what’s on sale today.

YOU MIGHT SEE MAVERICKS. Surfers know that Mavericks is one of the premier big-wave surfing events in the world. In the winter, the confluence of weather and underwater topography produce mountainous waves that sometimes top 50 feet. You could see the Mavericks waves about a half-mile out past the point.

MEET A LEGEND. The Mavericks Surf Shop is located on a row of shops just before you get to Johnson Pier at Pillar Point Harbor. It’s owned by Jeff Clark, the godfather of Mavericks and a surfer who still helps to administer the contest. The shop sells local boards and merchandise tied to the epic contest.

WHAT IS THAT GOLF BALL THING? The huge white ball-like structure you see just north

Come to the harbor for fresh seafood, boating and kayaking

of the harbor is part of the U.S. Air Force’s Pillar Point Air Station. The ball itself is one of several radar towers. It’s a closed facility and is used to monitor missiles launched around the world.

COME SAIL AWAY. Depending on the weather, you might see a fleet of small sailboats belonging to the Half Moon Bay Yacht Club and its membership. The club offers sailing instruction and hosts a range of social functions. Learn more at hmbyc.org.

DRIVE THE “COLLEGE” STREETS. If you continue past the harbor proper on Capistrano Road you will soon come to a web of tight streets named for some of the nation’s top universities. It’s a mostly industrial area, but there are some interesting little nooks to explore.

HAVE A BITE TO EAT. The harbor and nearby Princeton are home to some of the area’s best restaurants. For fresh fish you might try Barbara’s Fish Trap or Ketch. If the weather is nice, stop by the Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. and enjoy a locally brewed beer outside, with a view of the harbor.

LOCAL LIBATIONS. The Blue Ocean Brewing taproom offers fresh brews that have a loyal local following. Jettywave distillery offers “farm to glass” spirits with outdoor seating and local chefs creating fare to go with your drink. Both venues frequently feature live music. To the south, just past Half Moon Bay Kayak, OceanCiders boasts a custom cider-tapping truck with views of the water.

GO KAYAKING! There is no better way to see the harbor than from your own self-propelled boat. Bring your own kayak or rent one and launch from the Half Moon Bay Kayak Co., which is on Perch Beach, just south of Johnson Pier.•

Pillar Point Bluff

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POPLAR BEACH

Follow Poplar Avenue west until you can go no farther and you’ll find one of the most wideopen beaches on the Coastside. While the patch of sand, just below the steps down (which are a bit treacherous for those unstable on their feet), can be somewhat crowded on the nicest days, you’ll most likely have the beach to yourself if you venture north or south a few hundred yards. It’s great for throwing discs or footballs without the fear of knocking over someone’s picnic. Bring a thick book and a blanket for some quiet reading time. If you’re looking for a bit of exercise, try heading north along the beaches until you reach Francis State Beach. Make your way up to the bluffs and complete your loop with a stroll down the Coastal Trail.

The waves at Poplar are not especially known for surfing, but, with the right conditions, it can be a much less crowded alternative to the more popular Kelly Avenue surf break. As with all surf spots along Half Moon Bay beaches, rip currents and occasional large waves make this a better spot for experienced riders than beginners.

The beach to the south is equally inviting, and, with a low tide, beach walkers can reach the Ritz-Carlton without ever having to leave the sand. Look for some inviting tide pools near the golf course.

There is a fee to park at Poplar Beach; the lot is open from sunrise to sunset. Keep dogs on a leash, as this is a popular spot for equestrians as well. There are portable toilets and trash cans on site - please help keep the beach clean.

Historic downtown Half Moon Bay is perfect for window shopping and people watching

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Most visitors come to the Coastside for the beaches, and many drive right past the true gem of Half Moon Bay — its historic downtown area. Make sure downtown Half Moon Bay becomes a designated stop or you’ll find you’ve missed out on a whole day’s worth of sightseeing, adventure and fine dining.

EAT A DINER BREAKFAST. If you remember the days of bright vinyl-clad booths, stationary stools at the counter and jukeboxes, you’ll want to grab your bacon and eggs at Johnny’s Half Moon Bay. It’s Italia owners George and Betsy Del Fierro recently leased the longtime location of Main Street Grill, which was called Original Johnny’s before that, on Main Street just two blocks over from their current establishment. Original Johnny’s, which closed in 2006, was a lively place for Coastsiders to consume their coffee, and the current establishment brings back that magic with an American diner breakfast and lunch joint.

BUY YOUR BAKED GOODS. Half Moon Bay Bakery has a line out the door most mornings for its affordable pastries and coffees and is famous for its pesto focaccia. Just down the street, Moonside Bakery is a European-style bakery with an on-site cafe serving lunch as well. Sit under an umbrella at a table outside.

DO YOU DRIVE A TRACTOR? Even if you don’t, the highlight of a visit downtown is always Half Moon Bay Feed and Fuel where you can check on the just-hatched baby chicks, slip a finger through the cage to stroke a bunny, and buy anything from cowboy boots to bird seed.

GO TO JAIL. Just off Main Street around the corner

from Kelly Avenue, you’ll find the old Half Moon Bay Jail and, behind it, a museum in what was originally the old Johnson Barn. The jail has been restored and currently holds many historical artifacts about the Coastside. The new Coastside History Museum celebrates its one year anniversary this summer and is packed with history of the area.

BUY A SOUVENIR TO BRING HOME. Don’t miss Cruiser Lifestyle, a small but mighty shop next to the bakery. Cruiser carries all kinds of hats, ballcaps, T-shirts, sweatshirts and bumper stickers — all emblazoned with local names and places so you can take a little of the Coastside home with you.

TIME FOR SOME ICE CREAM. Or should we say gelato? Stop in at Gulino Gelato where every batch of gelato is homemade using only high-quality produce and ingredients.

BOOK BROWSING. Always a fun afternoon activity, stop in at Ink Spell Books or Coastside Books and you’ll get lost in the selections. Ink Spell opened in a new Main Street location last year and features both new and used books and has a kids play area.

WINE-TASTING TIME. Main Street features several wine and cheese spots, so you’ll be able to sit and sip the afternoon away. Many have sidewalk tables, and Barterra Winery offers live music on Friday evenings. For those looking to shop, the Half Moon Bay Wine and Cheese Company offers a wide selection of wines, cheeses and gift baskets.

PLAY TIME. Fog Town Toys on Main Street completes the small town feel. Though it recently changed ownership, it remains the go-to place for everything from beach toys to board games and all the latest trends in play.

UPSCALE DINING. Pasta Moon has been a downtown staple for years offering a seasonal menu, extensive wine list and full bar. This is the perfect place to treat yourself to a fine dining experience and wrap up your day downtown. •

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PACIFICA PIER

Walking to the end of the 1,140-foot, L-shaped Pacifica Pier is truly to take an ocean excursion. It’s about as far out as someone can get without a boat or getting wet. Pick a clear, sunny day and enjoy sweeping views from Mussel Rock to San Pedro Point. The wildlife is abundant, and keen eyes may spot passing whales.

The pier is especially popular with anglers and is often considered to be one of the best fishing piers in California. In the summer, fishermen can often pull up salmon or striped bass. No fishing license? No problem. None is required if you remain on the pier. This means it’s a great spot for both seasoned and occasional fishermen. All you need is a pole and bait, which are available at nearby shops. In the winter, trade fishing poles for crab traps and try your luck with Dungeness crab. No license is required for crabbing either, but local rules and regulations do apply.

The pier is open year-round from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. but sometimes will close due to inclement weather. Wear some layers on your visit. Even the sunniest days can quickly become foggy, especially in the summer. The pier is complete with lights, benches, fish cleaning stations and restrooms. Parking is nearby and free. To get to the pier, travel Highway 1 to Pacifica and take the Paloma Avenue/Francisco Boulevard exit, then take Paloma west to Beach Boulevard. Turn left and travel south to the pier.

Driving down into Pacifica from the north, one is immediately struck by the vastness of the sparkling blue ocean that comes into view when turning the bend at the homey “Welcome to Pacifica” sign posted southbound on Highway 1. Locals say their blood pressure drops measurably from this point on, knowing they’re back at their cool and chill home. From that point, pull off at any of the main exits to the east or west and find some sort of adventure, whether it’s hiking, beachgoing, golfing or just great places to eat and listen to music. Here are just a few ideas to help plan your day in Pacifica.

SUGAR AND COFFEE TO START THE DAY. Stop at Mazzetti’s Bakery, a Bay Area institution for more than 45 years, and pick up some French or Danish pastries — or even a decadent glazed doughnut — all made with the freshest ingredients and no preservatives.

WHAT’S YOUR SPORT? Play a round of golf at the historic, seaside, 18-hole Sharp Park Golf Course. More athletic than that? Try surfing at Linda Mar Beach where you can take surf lessons, rent wetsuits and even boogie board nearby. Or choose Rockaway Beach where surfers and surf fishermen share the shore.

FLOWER POWER. The San Mateo County coast is known for its flower farms, and, in Pacifica, it’s

Welcome to Pacifica for hiking, beachgoing or golfing

all about orchids. Check out Shelldance Orchid Gardens where, once you enter the garden rooms, you’ll find a wide variety of orchids, bromeliads, begonias and more! Check out the gift shop and art gallery.

SEE SOME SIGHTS. Visit Sanchez Adobe Park, home to the Sanchez Adobe, located on the north bank of San Pedro Creek, less than a mile from the Pacific Ocean in Linda Mar Valley. You can also check out Sam’s Castle, built by San Francisco rail magnate Henry Harrison McCloskey.

TAKE A HIKE. Locals recommend the Mori Trail hike at Mori Point, hiking to see the wildflowers in spring at Sweeney Ridge, and hiking up to the Discovery Site to take in the amazing views and sunset.

DINNER WITH A VIEW. Make your dinner reservation at the Moonraker, a ritzy seafood restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the spectacular ocean views. The restaurant’s name was originally inspired by the nautical term “moonraker,” which refers to a sail used on a clipper sailing ship — also called “hope-in-heaven” or a “moonsail.”

DANCE AWAY THE NIGHT. Nick’s, on a Friday night, has a great house band and is filled with local color and characters. This seafood restaurant and bar offers a signature crab sandwich, ocean views and live music on the weekends.

MORE NIGHTLIFE. Catch some music and a brew at Winters Tavern, a down-and-dirty bar featuring live rock, folk and bluegrass bands in a rustic, wood-paneled space. Winters Tavern is real, fresh and local with “no crap on tap.” •

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— Lisa C., seller

PESCADERO MARSH PRESERVE

The 243-acre Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, a part of Pescadero State Beach, includes the only extensive wetland along the coast of the San Francisco Peninsula. The preserve includes a complex of several habitats: a tidal estuary, freshwater marsh, brackish water marsh, dense riparian woods, and northern coastal scrub. It is an important wintering ground for waterfowl on the Pacific flyway. More than 200 species of birds have been recorded in the marsh, including more than 60 that nest there, among them the great blue heron. Species in the marsh listed under the Endangered Species Act include the San Francisco garter snake, California redlegged frog, tidewater goby, steelhead trout, and coho salmon.

A foot bridge was installed in 2011, which enables easy access to the back of the marsh. The bridge is slightly north of the Pescadero Beach parking lot. Pescadero Marsh docents lead nature walks in the marsh twice a month. The walk lasts about two hours. Dress in layers, bring binoculars and water, wear a hat, and enjoy the marsh. Meet the volunteer docents in the middle parking area for Pescadero State Beach on Highway 1. Pescadero State Beach has three parking areas.

From the north, the parking area for the marsh walks is immediately south of the highway bridge, on your right. From the south, the lot is a quarter-mile past the flashing light at Pescadero Creek Road, on your left, before you reach the bridge.

PESCADERO IS A DAY TRIP on its own and not one to be missed. Take a step back in time to an old town with lots to see and lots to do. If you can swing it, go in late spring and attend the Pescadero Chamarrita. After the parade, the bagpipers from the parade end up in the bar at Duarte’s where they join the crowd of patrons who all stand shoulder-toshoulder while the bagpipers play “Amazing Grace.” Never a dry eye in the house.

TAKE YOUR COFFEE TO GO. Grab a coffee at Downtown Local, a nifty little gourmet coffee shop, and get a snack at The Sunshine, a small but mighty grab-and-go pantry that offers inspirational, healing meals and snacks. Then take your time and meander in and out of all the little shops downtown.

TAKE YOUR DOGS WITH YOU. There’s nothing better than a run with the dogs at Bean Hollow Beach, one of the few dog-friendly beaches around. You’ll have fun. Your dogs will have fun. Just keep them on a leash. It’s a win-win.

HIKE IT OFF. Take a hike at the nearby Mount

Take a step back in time and enjoy a day in Pescadero

Ellen Summit Trail at Memorial Park, which is open again after renovations. At Memorial County Park you can go for a cool day-hike along the creek or camp overnight in the redwoods. You might also want to hike the Sequoia Audubon Trail at the Pescadero Marsh or check out the tidepools at low tide near the Pigeon Point Lighthouse.

MONDAY IS THE DAY TO GO. Pick up locally grown produce at the small but mighty Farmers Market featuring produce and handmade goods on Mondays from 2-6 from June until September, and then hop on over to U-Pick for jam-making berries at R&R Farms.

JOIN A WORKSHOP. Tap your creativity at a workshop offered by Madrone Arts, a local collective..

PICNIC WITH GOATS. Try a fancy Secret Garden picnic at Harley Farms Goat Dairy where you can also book a walking tour of the whole farm, or simply the Goats, Cheese and Wine tour. Grab a basket in the gift shop before you leave and bring home cheeses, dry goods, bath and body products, and gifts.

PESCADERO IS FAMOUS FOR … The tried and true, old-time favorite, not-to-be-missed artichoke soup at Duarte’s, a coastal tradition offering patrons old-school American eats in its knotty-pine-paneled dining room. Get adventurous and ask for your soup to be half artichoke, half green chili. Before you head home, grab a loaf of freshly baked bread from Arcangeli Grocery where they have been baking the famous garlic herb and artichoke bread since 1929.

GET YOUR GROOVE ON. Head over to San Gregorio via Stage Road to the farm stand at Blue House Farms. Then stop in at San Gregorio General Store to check out new, independent book arrivals, selected merch and listen to some downhome live music. •

X Pescadero Marsh Preserve

MAP BY BILL MURRAY

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Story and photos

by Ashton J. Hacke

Princeton-by-the-Sea

The last piece of the old Bay Area?

Princeton-by-the-Sea is not just an unincorporated area of San Mateo County. It is a small part of the Coastside, with a seaport to the west, an airport to the north, one of California's most iconic highways running along its east, and crowds at Sam’s Chowder House and Surfers Beach to the south. These features form the borders of the community nestled along the bluffs overlooking Mavericks and tucked behind Pillar Point Harbor.

Most visitors rarely stray far beyond Jettywave Distillery or Mavericks House, where they might attend a special event. But behind these institutions you can find a constantly evolving area filled with entrepreneurs and artists making Princeton one of the last ungentrified havens on the Peninsula.

Some locals describe Princeton as "heaven" and say it's reminiscent of what San Francisco looked like before the tech boom. But the area’s gritty vibe brings some concerns as well.

“The industrialism of the area makes the place feel like home,” said Antonio Conte, a local resident and vice commodore of the Half Moon Bay Yacht Club, a Princeton establishment. “My son is four and really into monster trucks and cars. We love driving through [Princeton], seeing a P-51 Mustang fly overhead, the Coast Guard hovering right over us and people working on stuff.”

While Conte said he has seen improvements in the area over the years, some things remain the same. For example, for the past four years an abandoned building adjacent to the yacht club has been used as a dumping ground for old equipment with exposed wires. Messages spray-painted onto the building plea, “Please call code compliance” and “Please call the health department.”

San Mateo County Code Compliance Manager Tim Sullivan told Coastside News that a team of investigators inquired about the property on May 23 after the building’s permit expired. If the owner does not respond and take action, they could face fines of up to $500 a month. If the owner still fails to act, the city attorney will step in to determine the next steps.

“I think that’s probably the main negative part of living around here: the homeless population, the destruction, the littering and everything that goes along,” Conte said. “I have seen them smoking crystal meth and stuff like that in the street. It’s hard, especially when I’m driving by with my son. I’m like, ‘Oh, look at the airplane.’”

Resident Andy Maule woke to a call from the fire department on

Abandoned equipment and debris are pictured inside a building adjacent to the Half Moon Bay Yacht Club. Messages spray-painted onto the building plead, “Please call code compliance” and “Please call the health department.”

Eric Kneeland, who runs his own design shop in Princeton, works on a sign for a fellow entrepreneur in the area. According to Kneeland, fellow business owners and neighbors in the area support each other or barter services and goods back and forth to help each other out.

a Saturday morning in early May. They told him that the small bike shop he runs out of a storage unit in Princeton had burned down in what was a suspected arson case.

The alleged arsonist, who awaits trial, apparently started the fire behind Maule’s shop trying to burn a small RV where a homeless person has lived for years.

“It was an emotional day,” said Maule, who estimates the damage to his shop at about $100,000. “I did what I could at the shop before coming home and taking three showers to get the smell off me - there were a few tears underneath the Ray-Bans.”

Maule and other local business owners said they noticed an increase in vehicular homelessness in Princeton following efforts by the county to clean up around a growing number of RVs parked on Airport Road just to the north.

“For years, the county has been working on cleaning up that area and the Princeton area, where a lot of the smaller lots are filled with marine and boating stuff,” Sullivan said. “But also Airport Street because of all the RVs, boats, campers and things that have been left there over the years.”

Still, Maule said that he enjoys the fact that Princeton is an industrial area. “You can have a shop, get things welded, get things built, get stuff done and it’s expected, so it’s not out of the ordinary.”

Eric Kneeland has owned a design shop in Princeton for the past 12 years. He shares the love for the industrialism of the area. Or, as he puts it, Princeton’s “grime and layers of mystery.”

“There is a good sense of community around here,” Kneeland said, waving to multiple people passing by his corner shop on Harvard Avenue. “I also really like that it’s very mysterious. There are so many people with shops here that I’ve never seen. So you’re almost always learning about the area and the folklore. The skyline always changes with different shipping containers and boats coming in and out.”

Kneeland said that over the past 12 years he has learned more about Princeton and can now find craftsmen in woodwork, blacksmithing, welding, sharpening and glass blowing. He can even buy a car without ever having to leave the nine-block radius of the Princeton area.

“I mean, there is some gentrification coming through,” Kneeland said. “It’s everywhere in the Bay. When I got here, that wasn’t Princeton. I think it’s

Eric Kneeland, who runs his own design shop in Princeton, works on a sign for a fellow entrepreneur in the area. According to Kneeland, fellow business owners and neighbors in the area support each other or barter services and goods back and forth to help each other out.

a slow change, but I hope it keeps the griminess so that the artists can still stay here and thrive.”

Sid Woods, a 25-year resident of Princeton, said one major change he has noticed is watching the industrial area adapt to more residential needs. There are now modern-looking homes, properties with businesses on the bottom with residences on the top, Airbnb’ssprouting up and larger businesses like Jettywave finding their roots. It makes Woods think back and wish he had bought a lot in Princeton for as little as $500 in the early '90s that would now be worth between $400,000 and $800,000.

“It was a dumping ground, with boats and trash stacked higher than 25 feet,” Woods recalled. “I remember telling people, ‘You need to buy now because it’s going fast. There are only nine square blocks here.’”

Woods joined a group of residents who started trying to clean up Princeton in the late 90s. They took bolt cutters and blow torches to turn abandoned trailers, school buses, boats and other debris that had been dumped on the streets into scrap metal.

“We just started going down the side of these lots to talk to the owners because the county was getting on them,” Woods said. “Now, it’s 25-plus years later, but stuff still doesn’t get moved. So, I continue.”

With people like Woods, Kneeland and others committed to Princeton, those $500 lots that now go for a half million might still be a good investment for anyone who wants a combination of Coastside charm and industrial grit. •

Andy Maule’s shop and a neighboring storage unit are boarded up following a fire that destroyed both units in an alleged arson case that occurred this past May.

CUNHA’S COUNTRY GROCERY

Built in 1900. Once a speak-easy, it retains its history as a country grocery and housewares store.

448 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-4071 cunhacountrystore.com

DEVIL’S SLIDE TRAIL

A 1.3-mile, paved, multi-use trail formed from what was once Highway 1. Spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Highway 1 between Montara and Pacifica (650) 355-8289 parks.smcgov.org/devils-slide-trail

FITZGERALD MARINE RESERVE

A living museum of tide pools full of marine plant and animal life. Open morning to dusk. 200 Nevada Ave., Moss Beach (650) 728-3584 parks.smcgov.org/fitzgerald-marinereserve

HALF MOON BAY JAIL AND COASTSIDE HISTORY MUSEUM

Along with an adjacent barn, it’s home to the Half Moon Bay History Association Museum, which was under construction in 2021. The Half Moon Bay Jail and adjacent Coastside History Museum, housed in the historic Johnston barn, are home to many artifacts of the Coastside.

505 Johnston St., Half Moon Bay (650) 479-1935 halfmoonbayhistory.org

THE I.D.E.S. HALL

Portuguese social society best known for its Holy Ghost Festival each spring and classic cioppino. Built in 1895.

735 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-2729 halfmoonbayides.org Also: 22 Stage Rd, Pescadero

JOHNSTON HOUSE

Classic New England saltbox house built in the 1850s. Prominent white building overlooks the ocean and is available for tours.

110 Higgins Canyon Road, Half Moon Bay (650) 726-0329 johnstonhouse.org

LITTLE BROWN CHURCH

Leased by the Pacifica Historical Society, it now serves as the Pacifica Coastside Museum. It is a good source of visitor information and sells housemade Jack cheese. What’s under the big blue tarp? An original passenger car from the Ocean Shore Railroad. The Historical Society is working on restoring it to its original glory.

1850 Francisco Blvd., Pacifica (650) 355-1909 pacificahistory.org

Immerse yourself in the history of the Coastside

MAC DUTRA PARK

Sight of community gatherings, occasional weekend performances and other gatherings. Corner of Kelly Avenue and Main Street, Half Moon Bay (650) 726-8270 half-moon-bay.ca.us

OCEAN SHORE

RAILROAD STATIONS

Reminders of the Coastside rail service that ran between San Francisco and Half Moon Bay in the early 20th century. cityofpacifica.org/about/history/ ocean_shore

ASH’S VALLEMAR STATION (restaurant)

2125 Coast Highway, Pacifica (650) 359-7411 vallemarstation.com

TOBIN STATION

(private home)

Danman Avenue at Shelter Cove Road, Pacifica

PACIFICA PIER

Nearly 50-year-old structure is partially closed due to storm damage, but a favorite of fishermen on the coast.

2100 Beach Blvd., Pacifica (650) 738-3760 cityofpacifica.org

PESCADERO CHURCH

Built in 1867 and still standing, the church is a center of activity on the South Coast.

363 Stage Road, Pescadero (650) 879-0408 pescaderocommunitychurch.com

PIGEON POINT LIGHTHOUSE

The lighthouse was built in 1872 and is one of the West Coast’s tallest. About 20 miles south of Half Moon Bay.

210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero (650) 879-2025 parks.ca.gov

PILLAR POINT HARBOR

Working harbor, where seafoodlovers can sometimes buy direct from the fishing boats and walk along Johnson Pier. 1 Johnson Pier, Princeton (650) 726-4382 smharbor.com

PILLAR POINT RADAR STATION

Radar and telemetry equipment serving Vandenberg Space Force Base. Locals often refer to one prominent piece of equipment as “the golf ball.” It is closed to the public. At Pillar Point (805) 606-1110 vandenberg.spaceforce.mil

POINT MONTARA LIGHTHOUSE

Established in 1875, includes hostel and is a great whale-watching spot. 8800 Cabrillo Highway, Montara (650) 728-3584 hiusa.org

SAM’S CASTLE

Once the home of a railroad magnate, it was restored by Sam Mazza, who filled it with art and antiques. Open for monthly tours. 900 Mirador Terrace, Pacifica (650) 355-0272s ammazzafoundation.org

SANCHEZ ADOBE

Built in the 1840s, it is the secondoldest structure in the county. Filled with Ohlone and Spanish artifacts. 1000 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica (650) 359-1462 sanchezadobe@historysmc.org

SAN GREGORIO STORE

Built in the 1930s and a haven for residents, live music, an eclectic selection of books and household items. Highway 84 and Stage Road, San Gregorio (650) 726-0565 sangregoriostore.com •

HMB COFFEE COMPANY

STARBUCKS COFFEE

COFFEE + TEA

ALPRESSO COFFEE

Coffee, iced drinks and pastries.

198 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay

Coffee, tea, sandwiches, juice bars, smoothies. 986 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica beachmonkeycafe.com

1821 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica

Coffee, bagels, pastries and 522 Main St., Half Moon Bay cafesocietyhalfmoonbay.com

CAFFÈ MEZZALUNA

Coffee, tea, sweet treats, breakfast, lunch.

240 Capistrano Rd., Princeton (650) 560-0137 mezzalunabythesea.com

CHIT-CHAT CAFÉ

Beachfront coffee/sandwich spot known for its bagels and ocean views.

5 W Manor Dr., Pacifica (650) 738-2380

DOWNTOWN LOCAL

Coffee shop with amazing aromatic coffee sand vintage finds. 213 Stage Rd, Pescadero (650) 879-9155

DAWN PATROL

Coffee, tea, espresso, bagels and baked goods. Local and family owned. 155 Broadway, Half Moon Bay (858) 449-2112 dawnpatrol.coffee

EL GRANADA HARDWARE AND CAFÉ

Specialty drip coffee, smoothies, sandwiches —and hardware.

85 Ave Portola, El Granada (650) 726-5009 eghardwareandcafe.com

GRANOLA’S

Specialty coffees, house-made granola, fresh baked goods, vegan delights.

116 N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay (650) 440-469 granolascoffeehouse.com

FOG CITY JAVA

Great place for coffee, sweets and sandwiches.

580 Crespi Dr., Pacifica (650) 355-4698

Soup, salads, sandwiches, desserts, coffees, teas.

20A Stone Pine Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-3664 hmbcoffeecompany.com

INTERTWINE CAFÉ

Espresso bar using Equator’s organic Jaguar blend. Drip coffee, tea and limited pastries.

1926 Palmetto Ave., Pacific (650) 451-3680 kizlercoffee.com

LOVEY’S TEA SHOPPE

British. Traditional tea service, snacks. 4430 Coast Hwy., Pacifica (650) 359-1245 loveysteashoppe.com

PACIFIC JAVA CAFÉ

Brewed coffees, espresso, loose-leaf tea, pastries and bagels. 450 Dondee Way, Pacifica (415) 654-8864

PEET’S COFFEE & TEA

Coffee, pastries and sandwiches. 142 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-1261

P-TOWN COFFEE AND TEA

Coffee in a caboose. Tea in a train. Coffee, tea, bagels and sandwiches.

152 Reina Del Mar, Pacifica (650) 898-8660 ptowncoffeecaboose.com

SOUL GRIND COFFEE ROASTERS

A beachfront café in Pacifica. Coffees, teas and iced drinks. 5400 CA-1, Pacifica (650) 735-5529 soulgrindcoffee.com

Coffee drinks. Pastries and sandwiches.

80 N Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay 549 Oceana Blvd., Pacifica starbucks.com

BAKERIES + SWEETS

DAVID’S BAGELS

Boiled and steamed bagels, cookies, pastries and desserts.

1926 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica (415) 847-2294 davidsbagelspacifica.com

GULINO GELATO

High-quality gelato and every batch made from scratch.

330 Main. St., Suite 101, Half Moon Bay gulinogelato.com

HALF MOON BAY BAKERY

Pastries, pies and other baked goods. Sandwiches, burgers and focaccia. 514 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-4841 halfmoonbaybakery.com

MAZZETTI’S BAKERY

Specializing in cakes for all occasions, tasty breads, rolls, cookies, pies, French and Danish pastries. 101 Manor Dr., Pacifica (650) 355-1007 mazzettisbakery.com

MOONSIDE BAKERY

Coffee, European-style pastries,cakes, cookies and breads. Breakfast/lunch with pizza, salads and sandwiches. 604 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-9070 moonsidebakery.com

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ROSALIND BAKERY

Spacious, industrial-style bakery with an open kitchen that serves pastries, bread and coffee.

450 Manor Plaza, Pacifica (650) 898-8636 rosalindbakery.com

SHAMPA’S PIE SHOP

A variety of favorite homemade pies in different sizes.

1625 Palmetto, Pacifica (415) 412-3592 shampaspies.com

SMALL TOWN SWEETS

A small piece of Americana with chocolates, salt water taffy, licorice and some sugar-free options. 617 Main St., Half Moon Bay

STARBREAD BAKERY

Home of the original Senorita bread. Ensamada, casava cake, leche flan. 1261 Linda Mar Shopping Center, Pacifica (650) 733-7750 starbreadca.com

SWEET 55

Candy. Swiss chocolates, confections,cookies and coffee.

225 S. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay (650) 440-4330 sweet55.com

BREAKFAST + LUNCH BREAKERS

Classic breakfast and brunch, burgers. 145 Rockaway Beach Ave., Pacifica (650) 557-1274 Ilovebreakers.com

JOHNNY’S

Classic diner and soda fountain meets California modern. Breakfast and lunch, brunch classics, burgers and more

547 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 729-3099 www.johnnyshmb.com

MAVERICKS CREPERIE

Crêperie. American restaurant. 146 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 713-5298 maverickscreperie.com

OCEAN VIEW CAFÉ

Breakfast and lunch. Seafood, gumbo, crab sandwiches and more.

1400 Main St., Montara (650) 563-4023 oceanviewcafe.info

PERFECT POUR

Cafe, breakfast and brunch, Mint Mojito Iced Coffee.

188 Clarendon Rd., Pacifica (650) 733-7080 perfectpour.biz

PILOT LIGHT

Café with breakfast and brunch, and lunch with burgers, sandwiches and salads.

Half Moon Bay Airport, Half Moon Bay (650) 402-0575 pilotlightcafe.com

SAM’S COFFEE SHOP

Classic diner style breakfast and lunch.

210 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-3167

SUNRISE CAFE & GRILL

American-style breakfast and lunch. 1241 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica (650) 359-3811

TASTE CAFÉ

American breakfast and lunch restaurant with a Latin twist.

50 Cabrillo Hwy N., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-1586 Ilovetastecafe.com

SAGE BAKEHOUSE

New Zealand-inspired savory pies. 8455 Cabrillo Hwy, Montara (415) 271-5590 sagebakehousesf.com

DELIS

ARCANGELI GROCERY & BAKERY

Country bakery, deli, fine wine, gourmet foods. Famous for the very popular artichoke bread.

287 Stage Rd., Pescadero (650) 879-0147 normsmarket.com

COLOMBO’S DELICATESSEN

Deli sandwiches, soups, Italian groceries.

484 Manor Plaza, Pacifica (650) 355-5023 colombosdeli.net

CUNHA’S COUNTRY STORE

Sandwiches, cold cuts, salads to go.

448 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-4071

GHERKIN’S SANDWICH SHOP

Sandwiches, burgers, salads. 171 7th St., Montara

(650) 712-1520 eatgherkins.com

SAN BENITO HOUSE

Lunchtime deli sandwiches, salads, soups.

356 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-3425 sanbenitohouse.com

SOURDOUGH & CO.

Specialty sandwiches. Soups and salads.

Linda Mar Shopping Center, Pacifica (650) 733--7636 sourdoughandco.com

SPANGLER’S MARKET

Come in for quick Grab ‘n Go Salads and Sandos, handmade sausages and specialty cheeses.

401 Ave Alhambra, El Granada (650) 560-8802 spanglersmarket.com

UPPER CRUST DELI

Specialty sandwiches: Italian meatball sandwich, BBQ beef sandwich, falafel sandwich, BLT. Bagels and coffee drinks.

1023 Terra Nova Blvd.,Pacifica (650) 355-7399

FAST FOOD

BURGER KING

Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries and shakes, plus breakfast.

30 Cabrillo Hwy N.,Half Moon Bay (650) 726-1882 bk.com

MCDONALD’S

Classic, long-running fast-food c hain known for its burgers, fries and shakes.

100 Cabrillo Hwy N., Half Moon Bay 576 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica 125 Monterey Rd., Pacifica

PANDA EXPRESS

Your favorite Panda Express dishes. 500 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica (650) 667-2218 pandaexpress.com

SUBWAY

Casual counter-serve chain for buildyour-own sandwiches with healthconscious options.

80 Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay 1320 Linda Mar Shopping Center, Pacifica 330 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica

TACO BELL CANTINA

All of your Taco Bell favorites with the new addition of alcoholic beverages.

5200 Coast Hwy., Pacifica (650) 420-7130

PIZZA

DOMINO’S PIZZA

Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizzas. 1301 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica (650) 355-7300 dominos.com

HARBOR PIZZA

A neighborhood favorite and the trusted go-to pizza spot. Salads, burgers, pasta,and sandwiches. 65 Ave Alhambra, El Granada (650) 726-3501

LAMAS PERUVIAN AND MEXICAN CUISINE

Pizza. Conveniently located in the Harbor Village.

270 Capistrano Rd., Princeton (650) 560-8388 lamasperuvianfood.com

NORTH BEACH PIZZA

Bay Area favorite with a new branch on the coast. Pizza and pasta. 101 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 912-2222] northbeachpizza.com

ODYSSEY PIZZERIA & CAFE

Serving pizza, Mediterranean and Greek-inspired cuisine. 2350 Carlos St., Moss Beach (650) 728-5151 odysseypizzeria.com

VERRAZANO PIZZA

Pizza by the slice and pies. 20 Stone Pine Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-9378 verrazzanopizza.com

VIVA ITALIANO

Pizza, pasta and classic Italian main dishes.

67 Bill Drake Way, Pacifica (650) 355-9006

ROUND TABLE PIZZA

Pizzas, sandwiches for the family. 50 N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay 1285 Linda Mar Shopping Center Pacifica (650) 726-5207 roundtablepizza.com

STRAW HAT PIZZA

Pizza, spaghetti, sandwiches.

186 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-2758 strawhatpizza.com

AMERICAN ALICE’S RESTAURANT

Breakfast and lunch; dinner in summer.

17288 Skyline Blvd., Woodside (650) 851-0303 alicesrestaurant.com

CAMERON’S PUB

Award-winning burgers, fish and chips, prime rib and clam chowder all served in a family-style pub with trivia and karaoke.

1410 S. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-5705 cameronspub.net

CASCADE BAR & GRILL

At Coastanoa Lodge in Pescadero, Cascade Restaurant and Bar offers a menu of seasonal fresh California Coastal Cuisine.

2001 Rossi Rd., Pescadero (650) 879-7314

costanoa.com/stay/cascade-restaurant

CITY GRILL

Hamburgers, sandwiches, pasta. Take out only.

1049 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica (650) 359-9653

DAD’S LUNCHEONETTE

Gourmet burgers, sandwiches and soup in a caboose.

225 Cabrillo Hwy S., Half Moon Bay (650) 560-9832 dadsluncheonette.com

DUARTE’S TAVERN

Traditional family-style dining in historic Pescadero. The oldest restaurant on the San Mateo Coastside. Seafood, famous artichoke soup and pies.

202 Stage Rd., Pescadero (650) 879-0464 duartestavern.com

HALF MOON BAY

BREWING COMPANY

Oceanfront restaurant and brew pub with California coastal cuisine and micro-brewed beers. Burgers, oysters, clam chowder, salads. Dog-friendly patio.

390 Capistrano Rd., Princeton (650) 728-2739 hmbbrewingco.com

HALF MOON BAY JOE’S

Great Italian classics for dinners, sandwiches and fries for lunch and 4-egg omelets for breakfast.

2380 S. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay (650) 560-9260 halfmoonbayjoes.com

HIGH TIDE RESTAURANT

CAFE AND CREPERIE

Crepes, breakfast and brunch, burgers and sandwiches, beer on tap.

5500 Coast Hwy., Pacifica (650) 735-5871 hightidepacifica.com

HIGHWAY 1

BREWING COMPANY

Craft beer, barbecue, farm fresh salads, small bites and more in a family/ dog-friendly environment. Vegetarian options too. Outdoor patio.

5720 Cabrillo Hwy.,Pescadero (650) 879-9243 highway1brewing.com

HUMBLE SEA

BREWING COMPANY

Tap room with delicious appetizers, bites, and fun food — skewers, empanadas, dumplings and pizza!

5560 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacifica (650) 898-8808 humblesea.com

JERSEY JOE’S COASTSIDE

Cheesesteaks, burgers, sandwiches, salads and lots of beer on tap. Sports bar, popular with teams and kids. Stone Pine Rd.,Half Moon Bay (650) 726-4043 jerseyjoescoastside.com

MIRAMAR BEACH

RESTAURANT

Offering seafood, steaks and pastas. Bar with ocean view with beautiful sunsets and a dog-friendly outdoor patio with fire pits.

131 Mirada Rd., Miramar (650) 726-9053 miramarbeachrestaurant.com

MOONRAKER RESTAURANT

Seafood, steaks, breakfast and brunch.

105 Rockaway Beach Ave., Pacifica (650) 557-7025 moonrakerpacifica.com

MOSS BEACH DISTILLERY

Built in 1927 as a “speakeasy,”serving seafood and steaks atop the edge of a cliff overlooking the ocean. Dog-friendly outdoor patios.

140 Beach Way, Moss Beach (650) 728-0220 mossbeachdistillery.com

MULLINS BAR & GRILL

Features local farm-to-table breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites, and cocktails.

2 Miramontes Point Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-1818 halfmoonbaygolf.com

NAVIO

Ritz-Carlton’s signature restaurant serving fine coastal cuisine with unsurpassed views of the Pacific Ocean.

1 Miramontes Point Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-7000 ritzcarlton.com

OCEANO BAR & GRILL

Cocktails and light coastal fare. Oceano Hotel.

280 Capistrano Rd.,Princeton (650) 726-5400 oceanohalfmoonbay.com

OLD PRINCETON

LANDING PUBLIC HOUSE/ OCEANSIDE GRILL

Popular bar at the harbor.

Live entertainment with craft beer, cocktails and pool tables. Farm-totable serving locally caught seafood. 460 Capistrano Rd., Princeton (650) 728-7096 oplhmb.com

ROCK’N ROB’S FAMOUS PACIFICA BURGERS

Burgers, sandwiches, soup. 450 Dondee St., Pacifica (650) 359-3663

SACRILEGE BREWERY

Handmade in-house beers, rotating guest tap selection, pulled pork sandwiches, fish tacos, and burgers on English muffin buns.

730 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 276-7029 sacrilegebrewing.com

WINGSTOP

Chicken wings with iconic flavors by the piece, combos or group packs. Fun sides and desserts available. 1335 Linda Mar Shopping Center Pacifica wingstop.com

THE BARN

Gourmet burgers at the Barn. Espresso and coffee drinks. 3068 N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay

(650) 560-8363 thebarnhmb.com

THE PRESS

All types of grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, salads, sweet treats, and cafe drinks. Open early every day for breakfast.

107 Sevilla Ave., El Granada (650) 726-9775 thepressgrilledcheese.com

VALLEMAR STATION

Seafood, steaks, cocktails. 2125 Coast Hwy., Pacifica (650) 359-7411 vallemarstation.com

FUSION

Filipino comfort food 1400 Main St., Montara 650-563-4960 kusina7107.co

HAWAIIAN

L&L HAWAIIAN

BARBECUE

Hawaiian. Quick barbecue, rice bowls. Linda Mar Shopping Center, Pacifica (650) 355-9988 hawaiianbarbecue.com

NANO’S OHANA CAFE

Frozen yogurt, shave ice, sandwiches and hot dogs.

523 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-2182 nanosyogurtshack.com

SEAFOOD

BARBARA’S FISHTRAP

Fresh seafood at the harbor, beer and wine.

281 Capistrano Rd., Princeton (650) 728-7049 barbarasfishtrap.com

CAMELOT FISH & CHIPS

Seafood, fish and chips. 70 W Manor Dr., Pacifica (650) 355-1555 camelotfishandchips.com

FLYING FISH & GRILL

Longtime area restaurant. Seafood, fish tacos, soups, seafood cioppino and salads.

211 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-1125 flyingfishgrill.net

KETCH

Updated classics for breakfast, lunch, dinner; seafood, pasta and steak.

17 Johnson Pier, Pillar Point Harbor (650) 728-3747 ketchhmb.com

NICK’S RESTAURANT

Seafood. American, Steaks, prime rib, cocktail lounge.

100 Rockaway Beach Ave., Pacifica (650) 359-3900 nicksrestaurant.net

PELAGIC FISH MARKET

Fresh fish for sale.

#9 Johnson Pier, Pillar Point Harbor (650) 726-2722 princetonseafood.com

SAM’S CHOWDER HOUSE

American cuisine classics, chowder, lobster rolls with sweeping ocean views. Wrap-around patio with fire pits and heat lamps.

4210 N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-0245 samschowderhouse.com

THE FISHERMAN’S TAVERNA

Mediterranean-style seafood dishes. 99 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 729-3120

BARBECUE

BREAKWATER BARBECUE

Time-honored, all wood-smoked, American craft barbecue.

30 Ave Portola, El Granada (650) 713-5303 breakwaterbbq.com

GORILLA BARBEQUE

Barbecue in a caboose,to go. 2145 Coast Hwy., Pacifica (650) 359-7427 gorillabbq.com

MEDITERRANEAN

CIYA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

The restaurant will offer Mediterranean food for dine-in, takeout and delivery: gyros, shishes, and kebabs. 408 Main St., Half Moon Bay ciyahmb.com

MEXICAN CAFÉ CAPISTRANO

Delicious fish tacos and panuchos. Cozy atmosphere downtown with outside seating. Homemade hot sauce has a strong following.

523 Church St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-7699

EL GRAN AMIGO

Mexican food, tacos and more. 2448 Cabrillo Hwy., Moss Beach 1357 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica (650) 728-3815 Taqueriaelgranamigo.com

EL TORO LOCO

Mexican, Peruvian, fast food, American.

1624 Francisco Blvd., Pacifica (650) 355-5548

EVANGELINE CUISINE

Homemade food rather than restaurant/commercial made food. Come visit for a romantic break, or just a casual bite.

225 Cabrillo Hwy. South, Half Moon Bay (650) 440-4721 evangalinecuisine.com

GREEN ENCHILADA

Specializing in organic and healthy recipes, with locally sourced ingredients. Tacos, burritos, breakfast and brunch.

444 Manor Plaza, Pacifica (650) 557-0841 thegreenenchilada.com

GUERRERO’S TAQUERIA

Tacos, burritos and beverages. 164 Reina Del Mar Ave., Pacifica (650) 355-2833 guerrostaqueria.com

LA MORDIDA TAQUERIA

Tacos, burritos,traditional plates. 535 Oceana Blvd., Pacifica (650) 355-0395

LA TAQUERIA MORDIDA

Classic taqueria fare. 80 N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay (650) 560-9049

LA PLAYA

Classic Mexican dishes, salads, beers. 5460 Coast Hwy., Pacifica (650) 738-2247

MERCADO TAQUERIA DE AMIGOS

Mexican food to go or eat in. 1999 Pescadero Creek Rd., Pescadero (650) 879-0232

SEVILLE TAPAS

Charming restaurant with a beachy vibe offering a menu of Spanish tapas and patio seating.

450 Capistrano Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 563-4181

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SPANISHTOWN

Mexican-style family dining. Big plates and margaritas.

515 Church St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-7357

TACO BELL CANTINA

All of your Taco Bell favorites with the new addition of alcoholic beverages.

5200 Coast Hwy., Pacifica (650) 420-7130

TAQUERIA LA GALLINA

Mexican takeout, fried chicken, burgers.

250 S. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-1746

TAQUERIA PACIFICA

Unfussy counter-served joint providing classic Mexican dishes and housemade tortillas.

1710 Francisco Blvd., Pacifica (650) 735-9983

TAQUERIA LA PERLA

A family-operated business with tasty Mexican dishes. Dine in or takeout.

330 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica (650) 359-1669

THE CANTINA @ SAN BENITO HOUSE

Craft beer, tequila and Mexican fare located within one of the oldest buildings in Half Moon Bay.

356 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 419-5522

THE HAPPY TACO TAQUERIA

Traditional tacos, burritos, enchiladas, soup and specialties.

184 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-5480

TRES AMIGOS

Mexican food to go or eat in.

270 S. Cabrillo Hwy.,Half Moon Bay (650) 726-6080

ITALIAN

BUONA ITALIA CAFFE

A family-owned place serving housemade sauces and Italian dishes and offering inside dining and curbside pickup.

1610 Francisco Blvd., Pacifica (650) 814-3649

CAFFÈ MEZZALUNA

Authentic Italian espresso bar, pastries, and its most popular draw, gelato. Breakfast and lunch. Pet

friendly, outdoor seating. 240 Capistrano Rd., Princeton (650) 560-0137 mezzalunabythesea.com

FATTORIA E MARE

Lunch and dinner. Pasta, seafood, steak, lamb, chicken, pizza.

315 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 342-4922 fattoriaemare.com

GOOD FELLAS

Pizza, pasta and salads. 1041 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica (650) 738-6999 goodfellaspizzapasta.com

IT’S ITALIA

Italian selections including pizzas, pasta, seafood and salads in a downtown location. Full bar and outdoor patio.

401 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-4444 Itsitaliarestaurant.com

LUIGI’S

Classic pasta, pizza, lasagna. 950 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica (650) 355-0944

LUNA

Fine Italian cuisine, full bar Pasta, steaks, seafood and their signature Volcano cake. Harbor views from dining room.

459 Prospect Way, Princeton (650) 728-8108 mezzalunabythesea.com

ODYSSEY PIZZERIA & CAFÉ

Serving pizza, Mediterranean and Greek-inspired cuisine to go.

2350 Carlos St., Moss Beach (650) 728-5151 odysseypizzeria.com

PAISANOS TRATTORIA AND PIZZERIA

Classic Italian dishes,homemade pastas,fresh seafood, steaks, and thin crust pizzas with a great wine selection.

442 Manor Plaza, Pacifica (650) 898-8645

PASTA MOON

Contemporary Italian cuisine with farm-to-table ingredients. Seasonal menu with homemade lasagna and pizza. Full bar and wine selection. 845 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-5125 pastamoon.com

VIVA ITALIANO

Pizza, pasta and classic Italian main dishes.

67 Bill Drake Way, Pacifica (650) 355-9006

MEDITERRANEAN HMB KEBAB

Shish kebab, shwarma, falafel and more.

80 Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay (650) 713-5388 hmbkebab.com

REDEYE GRILL

Featuring Fattoush Salad, Chicken Shawarma Plate, Moussaka. 446 Manor Plaza, Pacifica (650) 735-5425 redeyegrill.menufy.com

PERUVIAN LA COSTANERA

Modern Peruvian fusion restaurant in the Harbor.

260 Capistrano Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 728-1600 lacostanerarestaurant.com

LAMAS PERUVIAN AND MEXICAN CUISINE

Peruvian, Mexican, Pizza. Conveniently located in Harbor Village. 270 Capistrano Rd., Princeton (650) 560-8388 lamasperuvianfood.com

PUERTO 27 PERUVIAN KITCHEN & PISCO BAR

Pisco, ceviches, anticuchos, salads. 525 Crespi Dr., Pacifica (650) 733-7343 puerto27.com

CHINESE

CHINA HOUSE

Eat in or take out. Deliveries. 20 Stone Pine Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-3816 orderchinahouseca.com

GRAND HOT POT

Miso, chow mein, dumplings, lobster balls and more.

452 Manor Plaza, Pacifica (650) 735-5189

JU FU RESTAURANT

Traditional Chinese, seafood, soups. 1045 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica (650) 359-0777

KENNY’S CAFE

Chinese cuisine. 640 Crespi Dr., Pacifica

(650) 738-8649 cafekenny.com

MUST BE DUMPLING

Dumpling focused Shanghai cuisine. 1235 Linda Mar Shopping Center, Pacifica (650) 898-8006

RAYMOND’S CHINESE CUISINE

Standard Chinese dishes from chow mein to noodle soups in a simple space or for takeout.

1709 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica (650) 359-6088 raymondschineserestaurant.com

RICE N ROLL

Multi-regional Chinese, vegetarian. 683 Manor Dr., Pacifica (650) 738-0218 pacificaricenroll.com

TAM’S

Large, upscale Chinese, classic family style, seafood.

494 Manor Dr., Pacifica (650) 359-7575 tamscuisine.com

TOP POT

All-you-can-eat dining with quality, fresh Chinese cuisine, dim sum, varied menu.

63 Bill Drake Way, Pacifica (650) 735-5305

VIETNAMESE

BLUE DRAGON PHO

Primarily take-out specializing in noodle soups bursting with original and traditional flavors

643 Main Street, Half Moon Bay (650) 435-0790

DINOSAURS

Vietnamese. Sandwiches, wraps. 50 Eureka Square, Pacifica (650) 557-1421 eatdinosaurs.com

KITTEN AND PINKY

Banh mi, Vietnamese sandwiches,fresh-baked bread, great prices, friendly service.

1715 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica (650) 290-8153

OASIS

Satisfying pho, as well as a variety of traditional dishes.

549 Oceana Blvd., Pacifica (650) 898-8269

PHO BAHN MI

Small footprint in Strawflower Village has big flavor on full menu of Vietnamese dishes and sandwiches 80 Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay (650) 729-3022

JAPANESE GO SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Sushi, Japanese traditional, sake. 190 Eureka Dr., Pacifica (650) 738-9389 gosushijapanese.com

HANGETSU SUSHI

Innovative array of Japanese dishes and sushi.

2810 Cabrillo Hwy. N., Half Moon Bay (650) 560-8495 hangetsushi.com

HAYASHI SUSHI

Traditional Japanese sushi restaurant

offering fresh ingredients. 80 Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay (650) 729-3044 hayashisushiorder.com

KANI-KOSEN JAPANESE SEAFOOD CUISINE

Seafood, noodles.

580 Crespi Dr., Pacifica (650) 355-1281 kanikosen.com

OCEAN FISH SUSHI & GRILL

Serving traditional and signature dishes.

455 Oceana Blvd., Pacifica (650) 355-1886

SHIKI SUSHI

Sushi. Lunch and dinner.

20E Stone Pine Rd.,Half Moon Bay (650) 712-8886 shikihalfmoonbay.com

SUSHI MAIN STREET

Japanese/Sushi. Specialty sakes.

400 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-6336 sushionmainstreet.com

UOYAKUTEI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Sushi Bar, Japanese, desserts. 4408 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacifica (650) 898-8183 uoyakuteijapanese.com

NEPALESE MONSOON HIMALAYAN CUISINE

Traditional Nepalese and Indian dishes. The owner brought flavors from his homeland and serves them with pride.

20 Stone Pine Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 713-0826

THAI

PACIFICA THAI CUISINE

Traditional Thai, soups and desserts. 1966 Francisco Blvd., Pacifica (650) 355-1678 pacificathai.com

SPICE ME

Thai cuisine.

500 Purissima, Half Moon Bay (650) 560-0076

WHAT A MEALS

Selections from the Spice Me menu for a quick stop while at the mall

80 Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay (650) 713-5386

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We are a Seafood Restaurant with a Spanish touch.

Our specialty is Paella and Lobster Bisque with Spanish Beer and Spanish Wine.

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650.440.4721

225 Cabrillo Hwy South Suite 102 C

Half Moon Bay, CA

WE FOCUS ON QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

Explore the world through wine at

We offer curated wines from small, family-owned wineries worldwide, along with cheese and charcuterie plates. Enjoy a glass, half-glass, or a themed flight. Join us and let our passion for wine and travel enhance your special occasion or evening!

Located at 330 Main Street, #105, in Half Moon Bay.

INDIAN

INDIA BEACH

Authentic Northern Indian cuisine with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

425 Ave Alhambra, El Granada (650) 712-7700 indiabeachfood.com

ICE CREAM + YOGURT + JUICES

BASKIN ROBBINS

Ice cream, cakes.

44 N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-5006 baskinrobbins.com

BEACH BOBA

A delicious variety of smoothies, tea and boba.

1328 Linda Mar Shopping Center, Pacifica (650) 898-8880 bboba.com

COLD STONE CREAMERY

Offering design-your-own ice cream creations hand-mixed on a granite slab.

1319 Linda Mar Shopping Center, Pacifica (650) 355-0419 coldstonecreamery.com

FOG CITY EATS

Yogurt, gelato. Breakfast and lunch. 1610 Francisco Blvd., Pacifica (650) 290-8042 fogcity.shop

GULINO GELATO

Delicious, high-quality gelato; every batch made from scratch.

330 Main. St., Suite 101, Half Moon Bay gulinogelato.com

JOANNE’S ICE CREAM CAFÉ

Handcrafted ice cream with a homemade feel and all-natural flavorings. 9 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay (650) 726-2722

TEA WORLD

Tea and boba.

90 Eureka Square Dr.,Pacifica (650) 451-7710

BEER

BLUE OCEAN BREWING

Brew pub. Microbrew beer. 315 Princeton Ave., Half Moon Bay highway1brewing.com

HALF MOON BAY

BREWING COMPANY

Brew Pub. Oceanfront restaurant and brew pub with California coastal cuisine and micro-brewed beers. Burgers, oysters, award-winning clam chowder, salads, and sandwiches. Dog-friendly patio.

390 Capistrano Rd., Princeton (650) 728-2739 hmbbrewingco.com

HIGHWAY 1

BREWING COMPANY

Brew pub. Microbrew beer andsmall bites.

5720 S. Cabrillo Hwy., Pescadero (650) 879-9243 highway1brewing.com

HOP DOGMA

BREWING COMPANY

Brewery. Hop Dogma’s success begins with the beer, delivering “plenty of great beer, yet small enough that we can count on it always being fresh!”

270 Capistrano Rd., Princeton (650) 560-8729 hopdogma.com

HUMBLE SEA

BREWING COMPANY

Tap room with delicious appetizers, bites, and fun food — skewers, empanadas, dumplings and pizza!

5560 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacifica (650) 898-8008 humblesea.com

PEDRO POINT

BREWING COMPANY

Brewery. Locally owned and operated craft brewery. IPAs, stouts, variety of German, Belgian and English styles with a coastal California twist. Music and food events, too!

55A Bill Drake Way, Pacifica (650) 735-5813. pedropointbrewing.com

SACRILEGE BREWERY

Clever handmade in-house beers,the best, always rotating guest tap selection on the coast. Enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, fish tacos, and the fan favorite burgers on English muffin buns.

730 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 276-7029 sacrilegebrewing.com

WINE

A GRAPE IN THE FOG

Wine Bar. Wine, sweet and savory bites, live music.

400 Old County Rd., Pacifica (650) 735-5854 agitf.com

BARTERRA WINERY

Winery. Barterra offers the finest wines from Northern California’s top vineyards. Come and enjoy beautiful downtown Half Moon Bay and experience the very best of California wines all in one place!

315 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-1635 barterrawinery.com

HALF MOON BAY WINE & CHEESE COMPANY

Wine, cheese shop. 60 open wines from the most renowned wine regions available 7 days a week at the tasting bar. 421 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-1520 hmbwineandcheese.com

HALF MOON BAY WINERY

Established to honor the picturesque reputation of Half Moon Bay. The winery’s varieties,all handcrafted from North Coast grapes, recognize different aspects of the town and the coast. Buy online or visit the website to find the Coastside locations where the wine can be purchased. (650) 703-4318 halfmoonbaywinery.com

LA NEBBIA WINERY

Winery. Quaint and old-world tasting room open daily 10am to 5pm. Barrel to Bottle events. Beautiful outdoor setting with picnic tables, grass area, and bocce ball court.

12341 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-9463 lanebbiawinery.com

SANTE ARCANGELI FAMILY WINES

Unique Santa Cruz Mountain wines. 216 Stage Rd., Pescadero santewinery.com

TABLE WINE

Beer and wine sales and tasting. 1710 Francisco Blvd Suite A, Pacifica (650) 898-8205 tablewinemerchant.com

THE COASTAL VINE

Wine bar. A lounge offering wine, beer, coffee, tea, and small bites. 2305 Carlos St., Moss Beach (650) 563-4335 http://thecoastalvine.com

THOMAS FOGARTY WINERY

Striking, terroir-driven single-vineyard wines in the most exciting mountain

region in California. 19501 Skyline Blvd., Woodside (650) 851-6777 fogartywinery.com

TROJAK-KNIER WINERY

Winery. Handcrafted wines produced and bottled since 1993. Offers awardwinning Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Sangiovese and more. Tasting room: 12-4:30 Saturday/ Sunday, or by appointment.

151-A Harvard Ave., Princeton (650) 728-3613 trojakknier.com

VINOTECA

Wine. Wine tasting and shop. Serves cheese, hors d’oeuvres.

330 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 560-8954 vinotecahmb.com

SPIRITS

HALF MOON BAY DISTILLERY

Craft distiller producing ultra-premium spirits.

103 Harvard Ave., Princeton (650) 726-7228 hmbdistillery.com

JETTYWAVE DISTILLERY

Jettywave is a distillery that embraces the modern northern California coastal lifestyle producing whiskies, bourbons, gins, vodkas and Half Moon Shine. The Jettywave vision is based on the principle of realistic sustainability. 155 Broadway, Half Moon Bay (650) 291-8835 jettywave.com

VELVET HIPPO LOUNGE

Distilled spirits, high-end cocktails. 724 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 276-7029

TRIPP DISTILLERY

Small batch vodka and rum production. (650) 557-1335 1121 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica trippdistillery.com •

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Regular live music to help the wine go down easy.

400 Old County Road, Pacifica (650) 735-5854 agitf.com

AMERICAN LEGION

POST 474

Site of regular weekend music and it’s open to the public.

470 Capistrano Road, Princeton (650) 728-9224

BACH DANCING AND DYNAMITE SOCIETY

Legendary jazz club with a long history.

311 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay (650) 726-4143, option 4 bachddsoc.org

THE BARN

Music in the outdoor beer garden. 3068 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay (650) 560-8363 thebarnhmb.com

BLUE OCEAN BREWING

Tap room with frequent live performances outdoors.

315 Princeton Ave., Princeton-by-the-Sea blueoceanbrewing.com

CAFÉ SOCIETY

Occasional jazz in the evenings.

522 Main St., Half Moon Bay (415) 370-1793 cafesocietyhmb.com

CAMERON’S PUB AND RESTAURANT

Family-friendly home to open mic and more.

1410 S. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay (650) 726-5705 cameronspub.net

CHIT-CHAT CAFÉ

Music by the water. 5 W. Manor Drive, Pacifica (650) 738-2380

COASTAL REPERTORY THEATRE

Live theater on the coast. 1167 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 504-5046 coastalrep.com

HALF MOON BAY BREWING COMPANY

Live music summer series May-October. 390 Capistrano Road, Princeton (650) 728-2739 hmbbrewingco.com

There’s no lack of entertainment on the Coastside from live theater to live music

LONGBOARD MARGARITA BAR

Known to attract national acts, including reggae favorites.

180 Eureka Square, Pacifica (650) 738-5905 thelongboardbar.com

MIRAMAR BEACH

RESTAURANT

Jazz to dine by.

131 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay (650) 726-9053 miramarbeachrestaurant.com

MOONRAKER

Classy seaside venue for music and cocktails.

105 Rockaway Beach Ave., Pacifica (650) 557-7025 moonrakerpacifica.com

MULLINS BAR & GRILL

Join Mullins for live music on Friday nights. Two Miramontes Point Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-1818 halfmoonbaygolf.com

NICK’S RESTAURANT

If you are lucky, the music in the lounge almost merges with the sound of the waves.

100 Rockaway Beach, Ave., Pacifica (650) 359-3900 nicksrestaurant.com

OLD PRINCETON LANDING

A venerable Coastside venue catering to surfers and other locals.

460 Capistrano Road, Princeton (650) 728-7096 oplhmb.com

PACIFICA PERFORMANCES

National acts in an intimate setting. 1220 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica (650) 355-1882 pacificaperformances.org

PACIFICA SPINDRIFT

PLAYERS

Live theater in Pacifica. 1050 Crespi Dr., Pacifica (650) 359-8002 pacificaspindriftplayers.org

SAM’S CHOWDER HOUSE

Jazz and other music to enjoy while eating.

4210 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay (650) 712-0245 samschowderhouse.com

SAN BENITO HOUSE

Regularly hosts acoustic music in the garden. 356 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 560-8467 sanbenitohouse.com

SAN GREGORIO

GENERAL STORE

Unique venue for acoustic local favorites on the weekends.

7615 Stage Road, San Gregorio (650) 726-0565 sangregoriostore.com

WINTERS TAVERN

Classic dive bar with eclectic musical calendar.

1522 Francisco Blvd., Pacifica (650) 355-6162 winterstavern.com •

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ARISTOCRAT HOTEL

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THE BEACH HOUSE HOTEL HMB

4100 N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-0220 beach-house.com

CAMERON’S INN

1410 S. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-5705 cameronsinn.com

COMFORT INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER

2930 N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-1999 comfortinn.com

COSTANOA

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CYPRESS INN

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500 Old Country Rd., Pacifica (650) 355-5000 marriott.com

HALF MOON BAY INN

401 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-1177 halfmoonbayinn.com

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MEMORIAL COUNTY PARK

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Preserving the Great Outdoors

Along-time Half Moon Bay resident

observed that if not for the efforts of local open-space advocates, the San Mateo County coast would resemble the over-developed coastlines of Southern California. Around here, the fear of being like SoCal is enough to motivate action. For more than a century, local groups have

fought to preserve the land and character of the region so that even today we see cows grazing along the shoreline, enjoy undisturbed paths through the redwoods and can take in wide vistas of the coast and foothills. Here’s a look at the key groups making this possible.

SEMPERVIRONS FUND

The granddaddy of Peninsula open space groups, Sempervirens Fund formed in 1900 to protect six square miles of old-growth redwoods in what is now Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Since then, their vision has expanded throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, with a mission to protect and

COASTSIDE GUIDE FILE PHOTO

The MidPeninsula Open Space District

permanently preserve redwood forests, wildlife habitat, watersheds and other important natural and scenic features of California’s Santa Cruz mountains, and to encourage public appreciation and enjoyment of this environment.

P.O. Box 1417, Los Altos (650) 949-1483 sempervirons.org

GREEN FOOTHILLS

In the 1950s a group of 27 concerned citizens around Stanford University organized to keep “factories out of the foothills.” In 1962 they formed the Committee for Green Foothills to prevent open spaces in San Mateo

and Santa Clara Counties from becoming the site of industrial development. Their name was shortened to Green Foothills in 2020, when they added San Benito County to their agenda as well.

3921 E. Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto (650) 968-7243 Green foothills.org

COASTSIDE LAND TRUST

Formed in 1997, this nonprofit works to protect open spaces of the Midcoast - from the southern end of Half Moon Bay north to Montara - by purchasing and accepting donations of land. The group works to conserve those lands as well as develop educational

programs in local schools to raise awareness and involvement in conservation efforts.

788 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-5056 coastsidelandtrust.org

MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (MIDPEN)

In 1972 more than two thirds of the voters in the district approved Measure R which provides funding to preserve open spaces in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Two years later, the tax-payer funded agency made its first land purchase. Voters re-upped in 2014, passing Measure AA to issue $300 million in bonds to

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A wilderness cabin on Peninsula Open Space Trust land near La Honda gives priority to overnight guests with medical needs.

continue the effort. Midpen now has a substantial portfolio of property that it restores and protects. Key to its mission is also providing public access with hiking trails.

5050 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022

650-691-1200 openspace.org

PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST (POST)

Five years after the creation of Midpen, POST was created as a private land trust to work with landowners who were reluctant to deal with government agencies, and to raise money to supplement public funding for land conservation. When POST acquires property through donations and purchases, it then sells it to Midpen, which, in turn, maintains it and makes it accessible to the public.

222 High St., Palo Alto (650) 854-7696 openspacetrust.org •

Right: The flowing creek inside Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.

Below: The Peninsula Open Space Trust has helped to conserve 75,000 acres, including some of the area’s most breathtaking views like this one at Cowell-Purisima Trail.

Photo courtesy Rachel Lopes. COASTSIDE GUIDE FILE PHOTOS

COASTAL HIKES GUIDE

Bring your hiking boots and hit the trails

THE COASTAL TRAIL

One of the Coastside’s premier projects, this beautiful trail officially starts at Coronado Street in El Granada on the undeveloped land called Mirada Surf West, just south of the jetty at Pillar Point Harbor. It winds through Miramar and Half Moon Bay, ending officially just south of Poplar Avenue. Informal pieces of the trail run through Moss Beach, Princeton and the harbor as well. Very popular with locals, the Coastal Trail is open to those traveling by foot, bicycle or (at least in parts) by horse. Expect traffic, as this trail is usually busy. A newer addition running between Cowell Ranch and Verde Road is open to hikers and bikers on the weekends.

MCNEE RANCH STATE PARK

Jaunting through the 700-acre McNee Ranch State Park, it’s plain to see why the park is one of the Coastside’s top hiking destinations. Situated near Montara Mountain, the land provides breathtaking ocean and hillside views for reasonable effort. Take the San Pedro Mountain Road north across the park for a 6.4-mile round-trip hike. This route was the one used before it was replaced by Devil’s Slide. For a steep climb, start from Highway 1 and take the North Peak Access Road. The round trip is 7.6 miles. If you’re in the mood for a shorter trek, try the path to Gray Whale Cove, 2 miles round trip. To get to McNee Ranch State Park, take Highway 1 north from Half Moon Bay. Just north of Montara State Beach you’ll find an entrance and plenty of parking. Open to hikers, equestrians and cyclists.

SAN PEDRO VALLEY COUNTY PARK

Like McNee Ranch, this 1,150-acre park in Pacifica offers incredible ocean vistas at the top of the mountain. A network of short trails, including the easy, 400-foot Plaskon Nature Trail and the 0.6-mile Brooks Falls Overlook Trail, make the park an ideal outing for families. If you’d like to hike a little farther, try the 2.1-mile each way Montara Mountain Trail, or the Hazelnut Trail, 3.7 miles one way. Most of the park is wheelchair accessible, and there is one bicycle trail (Weiler Ranch Road), plus several equestrian trails. To get there, take Highway 1 from the south end of Pacifica and turn east on Linda Mar Boulevard to the park entrance.

BURLEIGH MURRAY RANCH

STATE PARK

This lovely short trail is actually an old farm road. It follows Mills Creek and will lead you by a historic ranch and barn. Two miles round trip to the barn, 4 miles round trip to the water tanks. Trails for equestrians, hikers and cyclists: From the intersections of highways 1 and 92, go south on Highway 1 for 1.2 miles to Higgins Purisima Road. Turn east and go 1.7 miles to the park entrance, where you’ll find parking.

PURISIMA CREEK TRAIL

This old county road used in the 19th century follows Purisima Creek through steep canyons. It’s quiet, wide, and 8.4 miles round trip. Alternatively,

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you might make a loop from the North Ridge Trail or Harkins Ridge Trail and return on the Whittemore Gulch Trail for a vigorous 6.8-mile trip. Or, from the Higgins Purisima entrance, try the challenging 9.1-mile loop: Take Purisima Creek Trail to the Soda Gulch Trail, connect with Harkins Ridge Trail, the North Ridge Trail and then end with Whittemore Gulch Trail. Some trails are open only for hikers; others are open to equestrians and cyclists. There is even a 1/4-mile-long trail, funded by the Peninsula Open Space Trust, for the physically limited. Access the preserve from either Higgins Purisima Road or Skyline Boulevard, 6.5 miles south of Highway 92.

COWELL-PURISIMA TRAIL

The trail offers spectacular views of the

ocean and the gently sloping foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The northern end of the trail begins above a small state-managed pocket beach at Cowell State Beach and continues southward across three bridges and past rich, productive farm fields to a bluff-top overlook. The trail is open to hikers and cyclists, and, with the exception of a section that passes through the steep banks of Purisima Creek, is accessible to wheelchairs. Access is just south of Miramontes Point Road or along Highway 1.

QUARRY PARK

Quarry Park is a 40-acre community park in beautiful El Granada. The park features a large family picnic meadow with tables and barbecue pits, next to a play area for toddlers (the Tot Lot). The

Treehouse, built in 2008, functions as a play structure, conversation area, or stage. Beyond the Meadow, a dirt road leads to the quarry floor and up to a view site overlooking Princeton Harbor. A network of trails winds through Quarry Park and the adjoining Wicklow open space area. Quarry Park is open from sunrise to sunset. There is no charge for parking or for park entrance.

EL CORTE DE MADERA CREEK OPEN SPACE PRESERVE

Thirty-six miles of multi-use trails are available for exploration at this 2,817-acre preserve. While this preserve is extremely popular with bicyclists, it also has lots of hearty hiking and horseback-riding opportunities. Visitors to the preserve will find mixed evergreen and redwood forests, creek-

side trails, coastal and forest views, and special features, such as rare sandstone formations.

DEVIL’S SLIDE TRAIL

Opened in late March 2014, this paved. 1.5-mile-long trail is actually the former Highway 1 before it was diverted into the Tom Lantos Tunnels. Magnificent views of the Pacific and, on a clear day, the Farallon Islands. Rest areas and interpretive signs are welcome additions for visitors. Wide, paved roadway is suitable for walkers, bikers, strollers, etc., but the hills are challenging. Limited parking on the north and south sides. Access is from either Pacifica or Montara.

AÑO NUEVO STATE RESERVE

People come from around the world to experience this treasured coastal strip, many of them hoping to glimpse the reserve’s most famous attraction: elephant seals in action. Año Nuevo is a 3-mile round trip hike to the Año Nuevo Point. It’s an easy hike until you get to the sand, where there are dunes that make the trek more challenging. There is beach access for disabled people. Bicyclists and equestrians prohibited. From Northern Elephant Field, with binoculars, you might spot elephant seals, which molt during the spring and summer. No pets allowed. Permits are free and you get them at the entrance station from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. South on Highway 1, 30 miles from Half Moon Bay.

BUTANO STATE PARK

Located in a quiet, woody canyon, this park is a favorite for campers. It’s popular among hikers as well. The beautiful, challenging, 10-mile Canyon Trail connects you to a series of circuits through the park. Equestrians, bicyclists and dogs are prohibited from trails. Call (650) 8792025 for more information. Butano is off Highway 1, 4.6 miles south of Highway 84. Take Pescadero Road east for 2.6 miles, turn south on Cloverdale Road and then go 5 miles to the park entrance on the left.

MEMORIAL PARK

Nestled in the redwood forestland behind Pescadero, Memorial Park offers outdoor enthusiasts a tranquil retreat. Inside the park, visitors will find a series of trails snaking past campsites and picnic areas to breathtaking vistas of the Santa Cruz Mountains and swimming holes in Pescadero Creek. Perfect for campers and hikers, the park prohibits bikes,

horses and dogs. Trails from the park connect to adjacent properties Pescadero Creek County Park, Portola State Park and Butano State Park. To get to Memorial Park, take Highway 1 to Pescadero Creek Road and drive 8 miles east — the park entrance is on the right-hand side of the road.

PULGAS RIDGE

OPEN SPACE PRESERVE

This 366-acre Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District preserve contains two beautiful loop hikes and joins the San Francisco Watershed. There are 6 miles of trails to travel for hikers only. One 3-mile loop is a surfaced road designed for hikers and cyclists. An alternate route, the Polly Geraci Trail, meets up with the main loop. To get there, take the Edgewood Road exit from Interstate 280 and go east for 1 mile. Turn left on Crestview Drive and left on Edmonds Road.

MILAGRA RIDGE

This 239-acre open space is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Located just off Sharp Park Road at College Drive. Hiking is mostly level and paved. Dogs allowed on leash. The entrance to Milagra Ridge is off of Sharp Park Road in Pacifica. From Highway 1, follow Sharp Park Road to the east, or from Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35), follow Sharp Park Road to the west. Turn north on College Drive and continue about 1/4 -mile to roadside parking at the Milagra Ridge gate.

MORI POINT HEADLANDS

Originally part of the Spanish San Pedro Land Grant, Mori Point’s site has seen many enterprises over the last 120 years. The Mori Point Inn, built in the 1870s, was the last structure on the site. Its colorful history includes a ranch house, hotel, speakeasy, restaurant and dancehall. It mysteriously burned to the ground in 1966. The land itself has been of interest to real estate developers since the early 1900s. The effort to preserve Mori Point is a success story of community involvement. Mori Point was added to the GGNRA in 2000. The park can be accessed from the Rockaway Beach Quarry Trail or along the levee at Clarendon and Beach Blvd. Dogs allowed on leash.

HORSEBACK TRAILS

PURISIMA CREEK REDWOODS OPEN SPACE

This preserve contains a 21-mile network of challenging trails through canyons and

ABOUT COASTSIDE HOPE

Established in 1976, Coastside Hope serves more than 14% of the mid-coast population (Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Moss Beach, and Montara). We serve the entire community, including the working poor, low-income seniors, veterans, farmworkers, immigrants, residents with physical disabilities, single parents, the unemployed, and the unhoused.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

To find out how you can be our partner in hope and help your neighbors, please contact: Caitlen Vreeburg, Programs Director at (650) 523-3519 or Caitlen@coastsidehope.org

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ridges under a balcony of redwoods. Think about browsing through a guidebook before heading out — the trail possibilities are many.

WINDY HILL

OPEN SPACE PRESERVE

The trails are distinct, and the views incredible. Park at the designated parking area on Skyline Blvd., 14.8 miles south of Highway 92. The Spring Ridge Trail is open to bikers, horses, hikers and dogs.

BIG BASIN REDWOODS STATE PARK

Established in 1902, Big Basin is California’s oldest state park, and consists of over 18,000 acres of old-growth and recovering redwood forest. Trails range from easy to moderate, with options for hikers, backpackers, cyclists and equestrians. To get to Big Basin, take Skyline Boulevard (Hwy. 35) to Hwy. 9, and then take Big Basin Way to the Ranger Station.

SAM MCDONALD COUNTY PARK

This easily overlooked 850-acre park lies about 3 miles west of La Honda on Pescadero Creek Road. With its network of trails, the park offers equestrian adventurers a place to stretch their horses’ legs. To get to the park, take Highway 1 to Pescadero Creek Road. Then go east 11 miles to the park entrance.

RUSSIAN RIDGE

OPEN SPACE PRESERVE

In the spring, Russian Ridge is one

Quarry Park and Mirada

of the best places to view wildflowers in the area. Year-round, the preserve has wonderful views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay. Enjoy the preserve’s grassy hillsides, which are not as steep as Purisima or Windy Hill. Hikers, bicyclists and equestrians permitted; no dogs allowed. The entrance to Russian Ridge can be accessed by taking Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) 19.7 miles south of Highway 92. Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) 19.7 miles south of Highway 92. •

ANNUAL EVENTS

MARCH

FARM DAY

This noontime event celebrates the coast’s agricultural past and present and culminates with the naming of the Farmer of the Year. It is known to attract every politician within 100 miles, but it is most known as the best lunch of the year. Volunteers serve up tri-tip and the very best local vegetables and wine that are eaten on long tables in a family atmosphere.

APRIL

EARTH DAY

No city does Earth Day quite like Pacifica and locals can thank the Pacific Beach Coalition for that. It has turned into a citywide day of action that includes EcoFest and various efforts to keep the coast beautiful. pacificbeachcoalition.org.

MAY

HALF MOON BAY WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL

The Half Moon Bay Downtown Association presents the third annual Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival, featuring California wineries, nationally known jazz artists and local eats — all on Half Moon Bay’s charming and historic Main Street. Attendees will receive a commemorative wine glass and tasting tickets,

which can be redeemed for tastings from approximately 50 California wineries. Beer and food will also be available to purchase at the event. hmbwineandjazzfest.com

HOLY GHOST FESTIVAL

Also known as Chamarrita, this is a Portuguese tradition that goes back generations. It commemorates the end of a famine on Pentecost Sunday in the 14th century and is among the most important dates on the calendar for many longtime Coastsiders. Among the traditions is the crowning of the “big” and “little” queens and their courts. It also includes a solemn procession down Main Street and a community barbecue. halfmoonbayides.org

TERRA NOVA CAR SHOW

Proceeds from this event go toward the Terra Nova High School Industrial Tech Department. It includes a barbecue and special events for the young ones. (650) 350-8076

MAVERICKS SURF AWARDS FESTIVAL

This year, the festival spans two days at the end of September. The Mavericks Awards is a digital video performance contest where big wave surfers and videographers submit their best surf content of

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Mavericks each season. Winners are celebrated at the festival in Half Moon Bay.

JUNE

TASTE OF PACIFICA

Typically held in June, this event is a real town favorite and always sells out. The Chamber gathers some of the top restaurants of Pacifica and each brings their signature delights for the attendees to sample while they sip on wine, participate in a silent auction and listen to live music. Pacificachamber.com

JULY

OL’ FASHIONED FOURTH OF JULY

Main Street in downtown Half Moon Bay becomes the most patriotic small-town thoroughfare each July 4 as Coastsiders take part in the biggest annual parade on the San Mateo County coast. The parade includes kids, horses, floats and even dogs and is one of those can’t-miss local events that neighbors talk about all year long. miramarevents.com

AUGUST

DOG SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Think your four-legged friends can’t hang ten? Think again. Dog surfers and their human friends compete for titles and benefit dog-related nonprofits in a wet and wonderful good time. It also includes a pet wellness fair and dog adoptions, all on Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica. surfdogchampionships.com.

PESCADERO ART AND FUN FESTIVAL

The fun includes art, of course, but

also live music and food and is one of the highlights of the South Coast summer. It is a true showcase of the talent and inventiveness of the close-knit people of Pescadero. pescaderoartsandfunfestival.org.

SEPTEMBER FOG FEST

Pacifica’s best excuse for a party is the atmospheric condition that hangs over the coast much of the year. This is one of the region’s favorite annual events and features food, music, art and a parade. If you have little ones, be sure to check out the Family Fun Fest. Events also include a Fog Jog, as well as photo and essay contests. pacificcoastfogfest.com

KINGS MOUNTAIN ART FAIR

Known worldwide as one of the best open-air art festivals anywhere, this one highlights the Santa Cruz Mountains as much as it does the art, and is nestled in among the redwoods off Skyline Boulevard. Importantly, the event benefits the Kings Mountain Fire Brigade. kingsmountainartfair.org

OCTOBER

HALF MOON BAY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF

Growers bring their very biggest gourds to the I.D.E.S. grounds on Main Street hoping to secure the title of world’s biggest pumpkin. It’s a relatively intimate gathering, always held on the Monday before the larger festival, and a particular favorite among locals. Growers can earn prizes in the thousands of dollars for their months of work maintaining the vigil over their pre-

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HALF

MOON BAY ART AND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

Tens of thousands of people crash like waves onto the coast each year for all things pumpkin. Watch a world-renowned pumpkin carver while you eat a pumpkin delicacy prepared by local nonprofits that use the weekend event as one of their most important fundraisers. The Pumpkin Run and a full schedule of music means there is something for everyone. miramarevents.com

DECEMBER

BEACH BREAK FILM FESTIVAL

For three days at the end of December, this film festival is held at Coastal Repertory Theatre in Half Moon Bay and offers the opportunity to see compelling films and meet the filmmakers, all while supporting

the local arts! www.bbffhmb.org

HARBOR BOAT LIGHTING

In another of the quaint coastal traditions, each December, fishermen and boat owners berthed at Pillar Point Harbor decorate their vessels with lights for one night. Visitors stroll the docks and enjoy the unique sparkle of lights twinkling off the water. Awards are given for best decorations. smharbor.com

NIGHT OF LIGHTS

The Coastside’s holiday celebration takes place at night, when the lights of the season twinkle best. Awards are given for best use of lights and other exceptional parade floats. There are often carolers. And you know Santa pays a visit for one last check-in with all the good boys and girls. visithalfmoonbay.org

ROCKAWAY TREE LIGHTING

The Rockaway Beach merchants in Pacifica sponsor holiday fun complete with a free cable car shuttle so the kids can see Santa atop an antique fire truck. Get your picture with the jolly old elf and look for roaming characters. pacificachamber.com

ONGOING EVENTS

COASTSIDE FARMERS MARKETS

April to December, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays at Shoreline Station, Half Moon Bay; 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Rockaway Beach, Pacifica. coastsidefarmersmarket.com

COASTSIDE LAND TRUST

Regularly hosts webinars, docentled hikes and other educational opportunities focused on the unique geography of the San Mateo County coast. coastsidelandtrust.org

COASTAL CLEANUP DAYS

Regular monthly work days to help keep the coast clean, sponsored by the Pacific Beach Coalition. pacificbeachcoalition.org

COOL HARBOR NIGHTS

Billed as a meeting of arts and mechanics at Pillar Point Harbor, the car show regularly gathers on the first Thursday of every month. Cool Harbor Nights is on Facebook.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

Hosted by the city of Half Moon Bay at Mac Dutra Park. 4 to 6 p.m., summer Saturdays. half-moon-bay. ca.us/231/Concerts-in-the-Park.

MAKE

IT MAIN STREET

On the first Thursday of every month, Make It Main Street presents surprising and entertaining experiences on five blocks of Main Street. makeitmainstreethmb.org. •

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Galleries | Artist Talks | Art Gifts & Cards | Artist Studios

Workshops & Camps | Community Engagement

A comfortable and welcoming place for visitors and the community to come together and be engaged and enriched by the arts. Three galleries filled with the works of contemporary west coast visual artists working in a wide variety of mediums.

Exhibitions include the annual Left Coast Annual Juried Exhibition in spring and the renowned 50|50 Show in early fall.

Gallery Hours: Fri-Sat-Sun, 1-5 pm Check Website for Current Exhibitions and Programs www.SanchezArtCenter.org 1220 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica, CA 94044

BORSINI-BURR GALLERY

Fine art viewed by appointment only. (650) 302-2049 borsini-burr.com

COASTAL ARTS LEAGUE

The Coastal Arts League operates a nonprofit gallery supported by the work of dedicated volunteers and donations.

300 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-6335 coastalartsleague.com

COASTSIDE LAND TRUST

The conservation nonprofit maintains an art gallery with an environmental focus.

788 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-5056 coastsidelandtrust.org

ENSO GALLERY

A unique, beachside gallery known for hosting events.

131 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-1409 ensohmb.com

KEVIN HENNEY GALLERY

Offering fine coastal photography in a gallery located inside Jupiter & Main.

432-B Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 281-5369 kevinhenney.gallery

MADRONE ARTS

A collective of local artists showing their work and contributions from guest artists; workshops and talks held regularly 216 Stage Rd., Pescadero (650) 879-9128

madeinpescadero.com

M STARK GALLERY

Representing local artists evoking the spirit of the West Coast. Coming soon.

727 Main St., Half Moon Bay (415) 407-8743 mstarkgallery.com

OCEAN BLUE VAULT

Unique art by local artists in a beautiful, secure, sun-filled space in bustling downtown Half Moon Bay. The artwork changes four times a year with each new season.

643 Main St., Half Moon Bay oceanbluevault.com

QUARRY COVE ART GALLERY

Local art, from textiles to photography and more.

The Coastside is an artist’s haven with galleries offering something for everyone

225 Rockaway Beach Ave., Pacifica (650) 738-9715

SANCHEZ ART CENTER

A multi-use center for visual and performing arts.

1220 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica (650) 355-1894 sanchezartcenter.org

STEPHEN JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography that concentrates on landscapes of wild, endangered places.

1220-C Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica (650) 355-7507 sjphoto.com

TOM SHUMAN POTTERY

Functional pottery for daily use or display.

251 Stage Rd., Pescadero (650) 703-7962

MIRADA ART ON MAIN STREET

Weekends, featuring fine artists and crafts persons.

355 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 206-8722 Mirada-art.com

7.3.1 DESIGNS

Modern art from Bay Area talent. 1932 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica (650) 735-5437 731designs.com •

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Discover Senior Coastsiders

SENIOR COASTSIDERS

Senior Coastsiders is the focal point for senior services on the Coastside. The agency serves as a resource for information on aging, support of caregivers, and development of innovative approaches to address issues of aging.

925 Main St.,Half Moon Bay (650) 726-9056 www.seniorcoastsiders.org

COASTSIDE ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER

CADHC keeps the frail, elderly and disabled as healthy, active and independent as possible, when advancing years or physical/mental conditions call for extra care and attention. The agency offers a daily program of activities and substantial health services.

925 Main St.,Half Moon Bay (650) 726-5067 coastsideadultdayhealth.org

PACIFICA SENIOR SERVICES/ PACIFICA COMMUNITY CENTER

Pacifica Senior Services is the community focal point for seniors’ quality of life. They are committed to providing services and programs for older adults including those with disabilities that maintain and enhance the quality of their lives, reduce isolation, and promote socialization.

540 Crespi Dr., Pacifica (650) 738-7384 cityofpacifica.org

SETON COASTSIDE

Seton Coastside is temporarily closed, raising concerns among local leaders. If/when it reopens, the facility houses a 116-bed skilled nursing facility and an urgent-care unit.

600 Marine Blvd.,Moss Beach (650) 563-7100 setonmedicalcenter.com

LESLEY SENIOR COMMUNITIES

Lesley Senior Communities is dedicated to serving the senior community in San Mateo County. They provide housing for seniors and people with disabilities, with low to extremely low incomes. Income limits are determined by HUD and can be found on the HUD website.

701 Arnold Way, Ste. 100, Half Moon Bay (650) 726-4888 lesleyseniorcommunities.org

STERLING COURT

Sterling Court is a full-service active independent senior living community located in San Mateo.

850 N. El Camino Real,San Mateo (650) 344-8200 sterlingcourt.com

VILLAGE OF THE COASTSIDE

The Village of the Coastside is a community of active older adults who share activities, skills and support to navigate the challenges and opportunities of aging in place.

There are many local senior services to help promote successful aging

P.O. Box 1595,El Granada (650) 440-5030 villageofthecoastside.org

HOME HELPERS

Home Helpers provides a comprehensive set of services provided by skilled, trained,professional and compassionate caregivers. 1900 S Norfolk St., Ste. 350, San Mateo (650) 532-3122 homehelpershomecare.com/sanmateo/

CEDAR LANE

Cedar Lane Care Home has provided high quality, professional care to seniors and reassurance to their families since the 1950s.

924 Cedar St., Montara (650) 728-3132 cedarlanecare.com •

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COASTSIDE

CABRILLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

498 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-7100 cabrillo.k12.ca.us

ALVIN S. HATCH

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

490 Miramontes St., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-7160 hatch.cabrillo.k12.ca.us

EL GRANADA

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

514 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-7150 elgranada.cabrillo.k12.ca.us

FARALLONE VIEW

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1100 Le Conte Ave., Montara (650) 712-7170 farallonview.cabrillo.k12.ca.us

KINGS MOUNTAIN

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

211 Swett Rd., Woodside (650) 712-7180 kingsmountain.cabrillo.k12.ca.us

MANUEL F. CUNHA

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

600 Church St., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-7190 cunha.cabrillo.k12.ca.us

HALF MOON BAY HIGH SCHOOL

1 Lewis Foster Dr., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-7200 hmbhs.cabrillo.k12.ca.us

PILARCITOS HIGH SCHOOL

498 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-7224

THE LA HONDA-PESCADERO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

360 Butano Cutoff, Pescadero (650) 879-0268 lhpusd.com

LA HONDA

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

450 Sears Ranch Rd., La Honda (650) 747-0051 lhpusd.com/domain/62

PESCADERO ELEMENTARY

620 North St., Pescadero. (650) 879-0332 lhpusd.com/domain/103

PESCADERO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL

350 Butano Cutoff, Pescadero (650) 879-0274 lhpusd.com/domain/150

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

COASTSIDE LEADERSHIP ACADEMIY Outdoor, experiential education Moss Beach

Coastsiders are proud of their local schools

coastsideleadershipacademy@gmail. com

SEA CREST SCHOOL

901 Arnold Way, Half Moon Bay (650) 712-9892 seacrestschool.org

WILKINSON SCHOOL

750 Ave Alhambra, El Granada (650) 726-2439 wilkinsonschool.org

LITTLE H ELEMENTARY

3100 Miramontes Point Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-3743 lazyhhorseranch.com

MAIN STREET SCHOLARS

60 Stone Pine Ln., Ste. 200, Half Moon Bay (650) 440-4725 mainstreetscholars.org

PACIFICA

PACIFICA SCHOOL DISTRICT

375 Reina Del Mar Ave, Pacifica (650) 738-6600 pacificasd.org

CABRILLO ELEMENTARY

601 Crespi Dr., Pacifica (650) 738-6660 pacificasd.org/CES/

SUNSET RIDGE ELEMENTARY

340 Inverness Dr., Pacifica (650) 738-6687 pacificasd.org/SRE/

ORTEGA ELEMENTARY

1283 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica (650) 738-6670 pacificasd.org/OES/

LINDA MAR

EDUCATIONAL CENTER

830 Rosita Rd., Pacifica (650) 738-6615 pacificasd.org/LMEC

VALLEMAR SCHOOL

377 Reina Del Mar Ave., Pacifica (650) 738-6655 pacificasd.org/VES/

PSD HOME SCHOOL

830 Rosita Rd., Pacifica (650) 738-6615 pacificasd.org/District/1241

OCEAN SHORE SCHOOL

411 Oceana Blvd., Pacifica (650) 738-6650 pacificasd.org/OSS

INGRID B. LACY

MIDDLE SCHOOL 1427 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica (650) 738-6665 pacificasd.org/IBLMS/

JEFFERSON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

699 Serramonte Blvd., Daly City (650) 550-7900 juhsd.net

OCEANA HIGH SCHOOL

401 Paloma St., Pacifica (650) 550-7300 juhsd.net/Domain/9

TERRA NOVA

HIGH SCHOOL

1450 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica (650) 550-7600 juhsd.net/tnhs

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

PACIFIC BAY

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

1295 Seville Dr., Pacifica 1030 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica (650) 355-1935 pacbay.org

GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL

909 Oceana Blvd., Pacifica (650) 359-4544 goodshepherdschool.us •

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Silhouette Frames

We are excited to be now carrying Silhouette Frames! They provide rimless to full-rim frames, unparalleled in lightness, quality, and options of colors, sizes, and designs!

Book an appointment to try them on!

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The Coastside is a great place for animals. While some areas have restrictions, there are plenty of spots where on-leash dogs are welcome, and even a few where you can legally let them off leash. Most state beaches and state parks on the Coastside allow leashed dogs. Remember to clean up after your pet. The Coastside and Pacifica also have many restaurants that offer petfriendly outside dining patios. Check the websites of your favorite dining spots to find out more.

VETERINARY SERVICES ALLCARE

VETERINARY HOSPITAL

225 Carmel Ave., Pacifica (650) 359-8387 allcarepetpacifica.com

PACIFICA PET HOSPITAL

4300 Coast Hwy., Pacifica (650) 359-3685 pacificapet.com

LINDA MAR

VETERINARY HOSPITAL 985 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica (650) 359-6471 lindamarveterinaryhospital.com

ALL ANIMAL MOBILE

VET CLINIC 1600 Cabrillo Hwy.,

Half Moon Bay (650) 726-3445 allanimalmobilevet.com

COASTSIDE

VETERINARY CLINIC

614 Purissima St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-9738 coastsidevet.com

VCA HALFMOON BAY

ANIMAL HOSPITAL

645 Correas St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-9061 vcahospitals.com

A WELL ADJUSTED PET

1040 Palmetto, Pacifica (415) 967-3861 awelladjustedpet.com

NONPROFIT PET ORGANIZATIONS

COMPANIONS IN WAITING RESCUE AND ADOPTION

P.O. Box 213, Half Moon Bay (650) 328-0474

ROCKAWAY RICKY MEMORIAL FUND

The Rockaway Ricky Memorial Fund assists with the pet care needs for Pacifica seniors and families in need. rockawayricky.com

Our four-legged friends love the Coastside, too

PENINSULA HUMANE SOCIETY AND SPCA

12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo (650) 340-7022

SENIOR COASTSIDERS PET BUDDY PROGRAM

Pet services for seniors, helping fourlegged friends improve the lives of their older human companions. 925 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-9056

DOG PARKS

HALF MOON BAY DOG PARK

400 Wavecrest Rd, Half Moon Bay

SANCHEZ DOG PARK

1220 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica

DOG-FRIENDLY BEACHES

(some on-leash, some off-leash)

Poplar Beach, Montara State Beach, Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay State Beach, Bean Hollow State Beach, Pacifica State Beach, Sharp Park Beach, Rockaway Beach, Beach Promeanade, Esplanade Beach Mussel Rock.

DOG-FRIENDLY TRAILS

Trails in the Coastside region are managed by a variety of federal, state, city agencies, and non-profit Land Trusts: access laws are governed and enforced by a mixture of local norms, environmental and site-specific conditions. Traditionally, federal parks such as those managed by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area had a more permissive approach to canine visitors, https:// www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/ dog-walking-areas.htm, while countymanaged lands were more restrictive: https://www.smcgov.org/dogs-at-SMCparks most notably dogs are not allowed within the boundaries of San Pedro Valley Park policies continue to evolve through public and scientific input. Please check

PACIFICA: Devil’s Slide Trail, Mori Point, Milagra Ridge, Sweeney Ridge, Quarry Trail, Old Coast Road, San Pedro Terrace Road. Trail, Pedro Point Headlands, Coastal Cement Trail From Pacifica State Beach to Beach Promenade

COASTSIDE: Quarry Park, Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail, Wavecrest Open Space

DOG SITTING AND BOARDING PACIFICA:

SHAMROCK RANCH: a 200acre horse and dog facility: while Shamrock Ranch was listed for sale in 2024, as of printing, Shamrock Ranch continues to operate as-is for dog boarding and training. 100 Shamrock Ranch Road (650) 359-1627

THE COASTAL DOGS AND PAWS CARE bayareabullycrew@yahoo.com

WIGGLING TAILS DOGGY DAI CARE (415) 237-3870

HALF MOON BAY BIG DOG COASTSIDE 511 Frenchman’s Creek Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 823-7275

KLAWS, PAWS AND HOOVES 923 Miramontes St., Half Moon Bay (650)728-8070

HAPPY TAILS DOGGIE DAY CARE Morgan Ranch, Montara (650) 222-6133 •

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The Coast is our home and it is our pleasure to welcome you to the community we love. Whether you are a BUYER or need assistance SELLING, having represented several legacy properties, I understand the complexities involved with Coastside properties – no matter what their size. Put my 20+ years of experience to work for you.

Be sure to ask me about off-market opportunities I have for lots, homes, compounds, and ranches.