Cari’s Local guidebook
Airport
SFO is the nearest airport to our home and an easy 20-25 minute drive depending on traffic.
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San Francisco International Airport
SFO is the nearest airport to our home and an easy 20-25 minute drive depending on traffic.
Food scene
Fun place to visit for the view and Friday food specials. 5 minute drive. (Call to make a reservation)
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Moss Beach Distillery
140 Beach WayFun place to visit for the view and Friday food specials. 5 minute drive. (Call to make a reservation)
Local Montara coffee shop within walking distance. They have pastries as well. Sit here in the mornings and enjoy a cup with friends.
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Here Comes the Sun Coffee House
8455 CA-1Local Montara coffee shop within walking distance. They have pastries as well. Sit here in the mornings and enjoy a cup with friends.
Locals and Visitors favorite place for seafood and a view.
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Sam's Chowder House
4210 CA-1Locals and Visitors favorite place for seafood and a view.
5 star restaurant only steps above Montara Beach and next to Hwy 1 in Montara.
Restaurant opens 5pm and accepts Reservations. Go for the Peruvian cuisine or to have a drink with friends and watch the sunset over the Pacific on a clear day.
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La Costanera
260 Capistrano Rd5 star restaurant only steps above Montara Beach and next to Hwy 1 in Montara.
Restaurant opens 5pm and accepts Reservations. Go for the Peruvian cuisine or to have a drink with friends and watch the sunset over the Pacific on a clear day.
Local Beaches
5 minute walk from our home. Bring your favorite beverage and snack foods.
Be sure to check the weather (or look out our window) to decide whether a jacket or swimsuit is needed.
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Spiaggia di Montara
Cabrillo Hwy5 minute walk from our home. Bring your favorite beverage and snack foods.
Be sure to check the weather (or look out our window) to decide whether a jacket or swimsuit is needed.
Fun place to park and walk and take in the views of the ocean and whales (when they are nearby).
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Spiaggia dei Surfisti
4000 Cabrillo Hwy NFun place to park and walk and take in the views of the ocean and whales (when they are nearby).
Spiaggia Statale di Gray Whale Cove
Hair salon/barber
Hair Salon Aveda products. They accept walk ins!
Located on Main Street in Half Moon Bay
Mizu Salon Uptown
255 Main StHair Salon Aveda products. They accept walk ins!
Located on Main Street in Half Moon Bay
Hair salon across from our home.
Open Tuesday through Saturday.
Hairspray and mousse products available for sale if you forgot yours.
Christine Maren Salon
1300 Main StreetHair salon across from our home.
Open Tuesday through Saturday.
Hairspray and mousse products available for sale if you forgot yours.
Sightseeing/Nature
Wonderful place to observe nature. Be sure to check the schedule on their website.as it is not always open to the public depending on mating season for the seals and wildlife.
Best information: Free
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Riserva marina Fitzgerald
200 Nevada AveWonderful place to observe nature. Be sure to check the schedule on their website.as it is not always open to the public depending on mating season for the seals and wildlife.
Best information: Free
Quaint town 8 miles South of Montara.
Shopping, restaurants on Main Street.
Great place to stroll and stop for souvenirs.
Annual Pumpkin Festival brings thousands every year (October) to enjoy local food and fun. https://pumpkinfest.miramarevents.com/event-details.html#.XTeI2Oh8Jp0.link
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Half Moon Bay
Quaint town 8 miles South of Montara.
Shopping, restaurants on Main Street.
Great place to stroll and stop for souvenirs.
Annual Pumpkin Festival brings thousands every year (October) to enjoy local food and fun. https://pumpkinfest.miramarevents.com/event-details.html#.XTeI2Oh8Jp0.link
Monumento Nazionale Muir Woods
Local Retail Store with Souvenirs
Coastside Market
501 Virginia AveSpangler's Market
401 Ave AlhambraNew Leaf Community Markets
150 San Mateo RdOutdoor Markets
Farmers Market
225 CA-1Fun browse to browse and buy local products.