Guidebook for Half Moon Bay
Food Scene
Within walking or wheeling distance from the house along the coastal trail.
Ocean front dining with fire pits and an excellent view of the ocean.
38 locals recommend
Miramar Beach Restaurant
131 Mirada RdWithin walking or wheeling distance from the house along the coastal trail.
Ocean front dining with fire pits and an excellent view of the ocean.
Cafe Society
522 Main StGreat coffee, baked goods, music on Friday nights!
For delicious sandwiches made on homemade bread, to go, or on the premises. Located in our historic downtown Half Moon Bay. Or take the sandwiches to the beach!
30 locals recommend
San Benito Ale House
356 Main StFor delicious sandwiches made on homemade bread, to go, or on the premises. Located in our historic downtown Half Moon Bay. Or take the sandwiches to the beach!
Asian Kings Kitchen
3048 Cabrillo Hwy N2 minute walk, very convenient to get to. The food is ok.
Good quality grass fed burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, chicken sandwich, very good salads! Beer and wine, outside seating, limited indoor seating. 5 min. walk from our place.
24 locals recommend
The Barn
3068 CA-1Good quality grass fed burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, chicken sandwich, very good salads! Beer and wine, outside seating, limited indoor seating. 5 min. walk from our place.
True Italian Cafe with tasty lunch items, gelato, baked goods. Opens at 7am! 2 mile walk north of the house.
17 locals recommend
Caffé Mezza Luna
240 Capistrano RdTrue Italian Cafe with tasty lunch items, gelato, baked goods. Opens at 7am! 2 mile walk north of the house.
Mezza Luna Restaurant
459 Prospect WaySeville Tapas
450 Capistrano RdCaffé Mezza Luna
240 Capistrano RdBarbara's Fishtrap
281 Capistrano RdIndia Beach
425 Ave AlhambraMoss Beach Distillery
140 Beach WaySushi On Main Street
696 Mill StDrinks & Nightlife
Music on Friday, Saturday nights starting at 9pm and Sunday afternoons from 4 or 5pm to 9pm
70 locals recommend
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
390 Capistrano RdMusic on Friday, Saturday nights starting at 9pm and Sunday afternoons from 4 or 5pm to 9pm
Stunning views of the ocean from the deck with fire pits. Indoor seating for dining in the dining room, bar or outdoors. Happy Hour mon-friday!
83 locals recommend
Moss Beach Distillery
140 Beach WayStunning views of the ocean from the deck with fire pits. Indoor seating for dining in the dining room, bar or outdoors. Happy Hour mon-friday!
Hop Dogma Brewing Co.
270 Capistrano RdSam's Chowder House
4210 CA-1About 2 miles from the house. A adventure to explore the harbor and Princeton by the Sea. Family owned and run for over 40 years. Good seafood and steaks. Very causal atmosphere. Bar attached.
26 locals recommend
Ketch Joanne Restaurant & Harbor Bar
17 Johnson PierAbout 2 miles from the house. A adventure to explore the harbor and Princeton by the Sea. Family owned and run for over 40 years. Good seafood and steaks. Very causal atmosphere. Bar attached.
Parks & Nature
Here are a few of the places to visit while you are staying here!
Low tide is a delight for seeing sea life.
Also a place the sea lions hang out!
76 locals recommend
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
200 Nevada AveLow tide is a delight for seeing sea life.
Also a place the sea lions hang out!
Elephant Seal Guided Walks - December 15 to March 31! Año Nuevo State Park's rich variety of natural and cultural resources draws visitors from around the world. The park’s Natural Preserve offers an extraordinary wilderness experience, where every year up to 10,000 elephant seals return to breed, give birth, and molt their skin amongst the scenic dunes and beaches.
One of the largest mainland breeding colonies in the world for the northern elephant seal is at Año Nuevo State Park.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/
88 locals recommend
Ano Nuevo State Park
Elephant Seal Guided Walks - December 15 to March 31! Año Nuevo State Park's rich variety of natural and cultural resources draws visitors from around the world. The park’s Natural Preserve offers an extraordinary wilderness experience, where every year up to 10,000 elephant seals return to breed, give birth, and molt their skin amongst the scenic dunes and beaches.
One of the largest mainland breeding colonies in the world for the northern elephant seal is at Año Nuevo State Park.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/
McNee Ranch State Park
North Peak Access RoadBeautiful vistas of the ocean!
Devil's Slide Trail
Dunes Beach
Along the coastal Trail, walk or drive to the parking lot.
Essentials
Great grocery store for organic food and produce!
Deli, hot food bar, salad bar.
56 locals recommend
New Leaf Community Markets
150 San Mateo RdGreat grocery store for organic food and produce!
Deli, hot food bar, salad bar.
Speciality grocery store, with delicious sandwiches, meats, salads, wines and everything you might need. 2 miles north from the house, lovely walk or very short drive.
27 locals recommend
Spangler's Market
401 Ave AlhambraSpeciality grocery store, with delicious sandwiches, meats, salads, wines and everything you might need. 2 miles north from the house, lovely walk or very short drive.
Shopping
Spangler's Market
401 Ave AlhambraNew Leaf Community Markets
150 San Mateo RdMavericks Surf Company
Pillar Point Harbor BoulevardGetting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
213 San Mateo RdThey usually pick you up if needed.
HMB Board Shop
3032 N Cabrillo HwySightseeing
James Johnston House
100 Higgins Canyon RdMiramar Beach
Ano Nuevo State Park
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
200 Nevada AveTrojak Knier Winery
151 Harvard AveHalf Moon Bay Distillery
103 Harvard Ave