Guidebook for Montara
Food Scene
Truly the most elegant restaurant from San Francisco to Santa Cruz! Delicious Peruvian food, pisco sours & fine wines.
70 locals recommend
La Costanera
260 Capistrano RdTruly the most elegant restaurant from San Francisco to Santa Cruz! Delicious Peruvian food, pisco sours & fine wines.
Warm atmosphere, fantastic Italian food and wine in Half Moon Bay, CA.
36 locals recommend
It's Italia
401 Main StWarm atmosphere, fantastic Italian food and wine in Half Moon Bay, CA.
Famous lobster roll, raw oysters, clam chowder, pasta and views of the harbor and ocean. Popular ~ $$$$.
98 locals recommend
Sam's Chowder House
4210 CA-1Famous lobster roll, raw oysters, clam chowder, pasta and views of the harbor and ocean. Popular ~ $$$$.
Fantastic food & drinks overlooking the ocean. Excellent service. History is fascinating. Outdoor seating on the back patio.
83 locals recommend
Moss Beach Distillery
140 Beach WayFantastic food & drinks overlooking the ocean. Excellent service. History is fascinating. Outdoor seating on the back patio.
Barbara's Fishtrap
281 Capistrano RdFamous!!
Jettywave Distillery
155 BroadwayParks & Nature
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
200 Nevada AveTide Pools when the tide is out!
Montara Beach
Cabrillo HwyAno Nuevo State Park
Many large Sea Lions ~ docent guided tour is the best!
Peaceful redwood tree trails, good for all hiking levels.
37 locals recommend
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve
Peaceful redwood tree trails, good for all hiking levels.
Essentials
Safeway
2020 Market StGroceries, supplies. 15 minute drive to/from the house.
Spangler's Market
401 Ave AlhambraShopping
Pescadero
Old California Western town for lunch and shopping~
Sightseeing
Fresnel lens available to see up close as lighthouse is under construction, small gift shop, beautiful view.
23 locals recommend
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Pigeon Point RoadFresnel lens available to see up close as lighthouse is under construction, small gift shop, beautiful view.