Guidebook for Moss Beach
Sightseeing
A short walk from the house. Head north on Stetson the. Follow Carlos. Breathtaking views of the San Mateo Coastline and the Farralon Islands and Pt Reyes on a clear day. Beautiful secluded beach below.
12 locals recommend
HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel
8800 Cabrillo HwyA short walk from the house. Head north on Stetson the. Follow Carlos. Breathtaking views of the San Mateo Coastline and the Farralon Islands and Pt Reyes on a clear day. Beautiful secluded beach below.
Hike Montara mountain for a truly memorable experience. We never tire of this hike with amazing ocean views as you climb.
http://www.bahiker.com/southbayhikes/mcneeranch.html
13 locals recommend
McNee Ranch State Park
North Peak Access RoadHike Montara mountain for a truly memorable experience. We never tire of this hike with amazing ocean views as you climb.
http://www.bahiker.com/southbayhikes/mcneeranch.html
Fresh seasonal crab and seafood right off the boats. Restaurants and Mavericks surf shop. Access to Mavericks beach and coastal bluff trails.
23 locals recommend
Pillar Point Harbor
Fresh seasonal crab and seafood right off the boats. Restaurants and Mavericks surf shop. Access to Mavericks beach and coastal bluff trails.
Old section of PCH which is now a dramatic hiking/biking trail high above the Pacific. Breathtaking views.
18 locals recommend
Devils Slide
Old section of PCH which is now a dramatic hiking/biking trail high above the Pacific. Breathtaking views.
great little coastal town with shops and eateries and coastal flavor. Nice drive down the Pacific Coast Highway from Moss Beach cottage
42 locals recommend
Pescadero
great little coastal town with shops and eateries and coastal flavor. Nice drive down the Pacific Coast Highway from Moss Beach cottage
Drinks & Nightlife
Come hear for the Buzz, Food, Wine & Bear, and the world class Jazz on fridays. A local Gem and fountain.
Restaurant as well. Short walk or bike ride from the house. Snuggle up under a blanket with a cocktail on a foggy day above the pacific. Walk through nearby enchanted forest of Fitzgerald
83 locals recommend
Moss Beach Distillery
140 Beach WayRestaurant as well. Short walk or bike ride from the house. Snuggle up under a blanket with a cocktail on a foggy day above the pacific. Walk through nearby enchanted forest of Fitzgerald
Fun local bar/restaurant with micro brews on tap and TV for sports games. Fantastic sandwiches in the day time as well. Live music some nights.
30 locals recommend
San Benito Ale House
356 Main StFun local bar/restaurant with micro brews on tap and TV for sports games. Fantastic sandwiches in the day time as well. Live music some nights.
If you are from out of town and enjoy great Jazz. Check out this venue for shows while in town and Uber/Bart your way into the Center of SF for an unforgettable experience.
114 locals recommend
SFJAZZ
201 Franklin StIf you are from out of town and enjoy great Jazz. Check out this venue for shows while in town and Uber/Bart your way into the Center of SF for an unforgettable experience.
Great local micro-brewery. Big on taste and warmth of the locals.
32 locals recommend
Hop Dogma Brewing Co.
270 Capistrano RdGreat local micro-brewery. Big on taste and warmth of the locals.
Parks & Nature
Check the tide tables during your visit and if they are low then Fitzgerald is a wonderful options for tide pooling and seeing local sea life. There is also a wonderful bluff top/ocean view walk through a cypress forest above the park. On the way to Moss Beach Distillery.
76 locals recommend
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
200 Nevada AveCheck the tide tables during your visit and if they are low then Fitzgerald is a wonderful options for tide pooling and seeing local sea life. There is also a wonderful bluff top/ocean view walk through a cypress forest above the park. On the way to Moss Beach Distillery.
Pacifica State Beach
5000 California 1great place to surf or watch surfers!
Bean Hollow State Beach
New Years Creek RoadDevil's Slide Trail
Shopping
Historic downtown Half Moon Bay with shopping, restaurants, bars, and even an old timey Jail.
280 locals recommend
Half Moon Bay
Historic downtown Half Moon Bay with shopping, restaurants, bars, and even an old timey Jail.
Essentials
minutes walk or drive from Apartment at Highway 1 and California. Have an amazing variety of essentials for a small market and can easily save you a drive downtown. Great Wine and Beer selection.
11 locals recommend
Coastside Market
501 Virginia Aveminutes walk or drive from Apartment at Highway 1 and California. Have an amazing variety of essentials for a small market and can easily save you a drive downtown. Great Wine and Beer selection.
Safeway
2020 Market StLocal and organic produce and products are featured in this coastal version of Whole Foods.
56 locals recommend
New Leaf Community Markets
150 San Mateo RdLocal and organic produce and products are featured in this coastal version of Whole Foods.
Arts & Culture
A.C.T.'s Geary Theater
415 Geary Stmy favorite SF theatre
Food scene
Great Happy hour during the week and stellar views also. The best bar staff on the coast!
83 locals recommend
Moss Beach Distillery
140 Beach WayGreat Happy hour during the week and stellar views also. The best bar staff on the coast!
Consistently good seafood dishes by the sea with live music on the weekends. Outside terrace with fire pits with ocean and harbor views.
98 locals recommend
Sam's Chowder House
4210 CA-1Consistently good seafood dishes by the sea with live music on the weekends. Outside terrace with fire pits with ocean and harbor views.
My favorite Italian on the coast. Authentic dishes in a warm atmosphere. Locally owned for 20+ years. Roberto and his crew never disappoint. Some harbor view tables
45 locals recommend
Mezza Luna Restaurant
459 Prospect WayMy favorite Italian on the coast. Authentic dishes in a warm atmosphere. Locally owned for 20+ years. Roberto and his crew never disappoint. Some harbor view tables
Fabulous views of the pacific. Located directly above Montara State Beach. Live music is back! Patio with ocean views. Happy hours.
70 locals recommend
La Costanera
260 Capistrano RdFabulous views of the pacific. Located directly above Montara State Beach. Live music is back! Patio with ocean views. Happy hours.
Authentic Thai food. Extensive menu. Cheerful ambiance. Located in the middle of half moon bay one block off Main Street.
18 locals recommend
Spice Me Thai Cuisine
500 Purissima StAuthentic Thai food. Extensive menu. Cheerful ambiance. Located in the middle of half moon bay one block off Main Street.
Pasta Moon
845 Main StGreat food. High end atmosphere. Local institution.
Miramar Beach Restaurant
131 Mirada RdOutstanding outside patio ft from the pacific for lunch
The Press
107 Sevilla AveBreakfast and brunch with fresh ingredients. Family owned gem.
Shiki Japanese Cuisine
20 Stone Pine RdHighway 1 Brewing Company
5720 CA-1