Guidebook for Half Moon Bay
Food Scene
Comfy nook offering familiar Thai dishes, plus several veggie items in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Spice Me Thai Cuisine
500 Purissima StComfy nook offering familiar Thai dishes, plus several veggie items in a relaxed atmosphere.
Dad’s Luncheonette is a historic train caboose on scenic Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay, serving American roadside classics with a California focus, showcasing the best of coastal farms in the area. The "Dad" is Scott Clark, who comes from the world of fine dining, and was formerly a three Michelin star chef de cuisine.
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Dad's Luncheonette
Kelly AvenueDad’s Luncheonette is a historic train caboose on scenic Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay, serving American roadside classics with a California focus, showcasing the best of coastal farms in the area. The "Dad" is Scott Clark, who comes from the world of fine dining, and was formerly a three Michelin star chef de cuisine.
Quaint restaurant in a converted home featuring traditional Mayan-inspired Mexican cooking.
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Cafe Capistrano
523 Church StQuaint restaurant in a converted home featuring traditional Mayan-inspired Mexican cooking.
“Where friends meet” since 1894
A scenic drive down the Pacific Coast Highway brings you to Pescadero.
"Duarte’s Tavern offers American country cooking, spiced by the Portugese roots of the Duarte family. They cook local fish depending on the week’s catch and a tavern menu of simple dishes, nothing fancy. Almost all of their vegetables and fruits are from the restaurant garden or grown locally. They feature wines from the Santa Cruz mountains, and their fully stocked bar makes a mean Bloody Mary."
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Duarte's Tavern
202 Stage Rd“Where friends meet” since 1894
A scenic drive down the Pacific Coast Highway brings you to Pescadero.
"Duarte’s Tavern offers American country cooking, spiced by the Portugese roots of the Duarte family. They cook local fish depending on the week’s catch and a tavern menu of simple dishes, nothing fancy. Almost all of their vegetables and fruits are from the restaurant garden or grown locally. They feature wines from the Santa Cruz mountains, and their fully stocked bar makes a mean Bloody Mary."
A wonderful outdoor, ocean front patio! Great for sunsets.
"Incomparable views, exceptional food, and impeccable service at our Half Moon Bay restaurant in Miramar Beach provide a dining experience that will exceed the expectations of everyone in your party. Except for those who have already enjoyed our seafood and steak restaurant dining experience!
The dining menu consists of the freshest seafood, finest steaks and our world-famous seafood chowder. We also have a superb, hand picked list of wines, domestic and imported."
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Miramar Beach Restaurant
131 Mirada RdA wonderful outdoor, ocean front patio! Great for sunsets.
"Incomparable views, exceptional food, and impeccable service at our Half Moon Bay restaurant in Miramar Beach provide a dining experience that will exceed the expectations of everyone in your party. Except for those who have already enjoyed our seafood and steak restaurant dining experience!
The dining menu consists of the freshest seafood, finest steaks and our world-famous seafood chowder. We also have a superb, hand picked list of wines, domestic and imported."
Ebb Tide Cafe
311 Mirada RdBeach front espresso bar
"Coffee. Community. Jazz. We have created a place where people come to share ideas, great coffee and deliciously fresh, healthy food. We care about people, the environment, quality and taste. That's why we buy fair trade, organic coffee from America's Best Coffee Roasting Company, right here in the bay area."
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Cafe Society
522 Main St"Coffee. Community. Jazz. We have created a place where people come to share ideas, great coffee and deliciously fresh, healthy food. We care about people, the environment, quality and taste. That's why we buy fair trade, organic coffee from America's Best Coffee Roasting Company, right here in the bay area."
"Baking with love and purpose, Granola's Coffee House has become the go-to stop for house-made, healthy baked goods- featuring vegan and gluten-free options. Enjoy delicious Kreuzberg coffee and espresso drinks, egg sandwiches, Belgian Waffles, protein packed breakfast cookies and more.
Need a mood booster? Try one of our fresh fruit and veggie smoothies! Our current favorite is the "Blue Avocado" - with blueberries, a heaping serving of spinach, creamy avocado, flax seed, almond milk and a banana. Sure to start your day off on the right track.
Whether its a quick coffee run or a place to catch up on extra work - make Granola's part of your routine."
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Granola's Coffee House
116 CA-1"Baking with love and purpose, Granola's Coffee House has become the go-to stop for house-made, healthy baked goods- featuring vegan and gluten-free options. Enjoy delicious Kreuzberg coffee and espresso drinks, egg sandwiches, Belgian Waffles, protein packed breakfast cookies and more.
Need a mood booster? Try one of our fresh fruit and veggie smoothies! Our current favorite is the "Blue Avocado" - with blueberries, a heaping serving of spinach, creamy avocado, flax seed, almond milk and a banana. Sure to start your day off on the right track.
Whether its a quick coffee run or a place to catch up on extra work - make Granola's part of your routine."
Pasta Moon
845 Main StLocals favorite. The chips here are so mouth-watering I go there sometimes just for the chips.....but wind up always getting an Al Pastor Super Burrito anyway.
Taqueria La Mordida
80 Cabrillo HwyLocals favorite. The chips here are so mouth-watering I go there sometimes just for the chips.....but wind up always getting an Al Pastor Super Burrito anyway.
It's Italia
401 Main StHatch Woods pizza is to die for.
Locals don't go anywhere else for a sandwich. Trust me.
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San Benito Ale House
356 Main StLocals don't go anywhere else for a sandwich. Trust me.
Drinks & Nightlife
Californian chow & house beers from a relaxed brewpub with a fire-pit patio overlooking the bay.
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Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
390 Capistrano RdCalifornian chow & house beers from a relaxed brewpub with a fire-pit patio overlooking the bay.
Seafood & other carefully sourced American eats in an oceanside setting with a dog-friendly patio. Great spot for sunsets!
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Moss Beach Distillery
140 Beach WaySeafood & other carefully sourced American eats in an oceanside setting with a dog-friendly patio. Great spot for sunsets!
Parks & Nature
"Located twenty-five miles south of Half Moon Bay, the park’s remote sandy shores play host to the mating, birthing, and molting seasons of the two-ton elephant seals that were nearly driven extinct in the 19th century. While the seals are clearly the stars, the park itself inspires with over 4,000 acres of diverse, mesmerizing landscapes—from a freshwater marsh to towering sand dunes—and a rich cultural history that includes historic structures from a bygone dairy farm."
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Ano Nuevo State Park
"Located twenty-five miles south of Half Moon Bay, the park’s remote sandy shores play host to the mating, birthing, and molting seasons of the two-ton elephant seals that were nearly driven extinct in the 19th century. While the seals are clearly the stars, the park itself inspires with over 4,000 acres of diverse, mesmerizing landscapes—from a freshwater marsh to towering sand dunes—and a rich cultural history that includes historic structures from a bygone dairy farm."
"The biggest surf break of the Half Moon Bay area lures surfers from around the globe. Just off the coast, a short distance outside Pillar Point Harbor, Mavericks looms large on the horizon in winter months (November through March), when the storm swell pushes the surf into some of the biggest waves in the world. Originally named for the canine companion of a local surfer, Mavericks is better known to the world through Jeff Clark, a Half Moon Bay native who has surfed the break for more than 40 years."
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Spiaggia dei Mavericks
"The biggest surf break of the Half Moon Bay area lures surfers from around the globe. Just off the coast, a short distance outside Pillar Point Harbor, Mavericks looms large on the horizon in winter months (November through March), when the storm swell pushes the surf into some of the biggest waves in the world. Originally named for the canine companion of a local surfer, Mavericks is better known to the world through Jeff Clark, a Half Moon Bay native who has surfed the break for more than 40 years."
"At Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve, historical logging roads have been repurposed as hiking trails where the scent of pine trees is strong and cell service is gloriously weak. Stretch your legs along the North Ridge Trail which traverses the fern-lined slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains before dipping into the lush, creek-filled redwood groves of Purisima Creek Canyon."
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Riserva di sequoie di Purisima Creek
"At Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve, historical logging roads have been repurposed as hiking trails where the scent of pine trees is strong and cell service is gloriously weak. Stretch your legs along the North Ridge Trail which traverses the fern-lined slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains before dipping into the lush, creek-filled redwood groves of Purisima Creek Canyon."
Poplar Beach
Poplar StreetImagine a beach made entirely of little pebbles, a lot of them agates, that feel amazing to the touch. Take off your shoes and run your bare feet and hands through these pebbles for a free spa treatment. This leaves your skin feeling so incredibly soft! Crazy holey tafoni sandstone formations are also on this beach. You just can't believe it until you see it. This beach is immediately off Highway 1 near the Pescadero turnoff, accessible by a staircase, and has a vault toilet.
Pebble Beach at Bean Hollow
Imagine a beach made entirely of little pebbles, a lot of them agates, that feel amazing to the touch. Take off your shoes and run your bare feet and hands through these pebbles for a free spa treatment. This leaves your skin feeling so incredibly soft! Crazy holey tafoni sandstone formations are also on this beach. You just can't believe it until you see it. This beach is immediately off Highway 1 near the Pescadero turnoff, accessible by a staircase, and has a vault toilet.
Arts & Culture
Historic Main street has art galleries, historic buildings and many shops and restaurants.
"Half Moon Bay's Main Street is a small-shopper's dream, with many beautiful retail shops and restaurants. From wine & cheese, kitchen gadgets, beautiful locally-designed jewelry and home accessories and furniture, Main Street has it all. Not to mention many restaurants, eateries & cafés. You'll find most anything you've been dreaming of for yourself or those on your gift list."
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Main Street
Main StreetHistoric Main street has art galleries, historic buildings and many shops and restaurants.
"Half Moon Bay's Main Street is a small-shopper's dream, with many beautiful retail shops and restaurants. From wine & cheese, kitchen gadgets, beautiful locally-designed jewelry and home accessories and furniture, Main Street has it all. Not to mention many restaurants, eateries & cafés. You'll find most anything you've been dreaming of for yourself or those on your gift list."
Essentials
New Leaf Community Markets
150 San Mateo RdThe "Whole Foods" on the coast!
CVS Pharmacy
533 Coleman AveEntertainment & Activities
"Get up close with the goats. Our lovely guides will take you through the edible garden into the pasture, loafing barn and milking parlor, with a peek at cheesemaking in the dairy. Book a private tour for your group, or take a public tour in spring and summer. Or just drop in during open hours (Friday-Sunday 11am-4pm) - you are welcome to visit without booking a tour."
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Harley Farms Goat Dairy
205 North St"Get up close with the goats. Our lovely guides will take you through the edible garden into the pasture, loafing barn and milking parlor, with a peek at cheesemaking in the dairy. Book a private tour for your group, or take a public tour in spring and summer. Or just drop in during open hours (Friday-Sunday 11am-4pm) - you are welcome to visit without booking a tour."
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay
1 Miramontes Point RdHalf Moon Bay Kayak Company
2 Johnson PierKayak and water sport rentals.
Huli Cat Sport Fishing and Charter Boat
1 Johnson PierSport fishing and boat charter rentals
Stand-up paddleboards, surfboards, and wetsuit rentals. From the man who surfed Mavericks on his own for 15 years before it became a well-known big wave destination. Jeff is at his shop daily and may likely be the one to help you out.
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Mavericks Surf Company
Pillar Point Harbor BoulevardStand-up paddleboards, surfboards, and wetsuit rentals. From the man who surfed Mavericks on his own for 15 years before it became a well-known big wave destination. Jeff is at his shop daily and may likely be the one to help you out.
Getting Around
Daly City Bart Station
500 John Daly BlvdBART Station Daily City
"Whether you’re commuting to work or taking a weekend outing with family or friends, enjoy the comfort, convenience and stress-free experience of ferry travel. No bridge traffic or tolls. Just a scenic, calming ride to locations across the Bay while you enjoy a snack or beverage from our full service bar or just stretch out and take in the amazing bay views. You can even bring your bike on board!"
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Ferry Building Marketplace Carpark
301 Embarcadero North Street"Whether you’re commuting to work or taking a weekend outing with family or friends, enjoy the comfort, convenience and stress-free experience of ferry travel. No bridge traffic or tolls. Just a scenic, calming ride to locations across the Bay while you enjoy a snack or beverage from our full service bar or just stretch out and take in the amazing bay views. You can even bring your bike on board!"
Millbrae station
100 California DrCaltrain Millbrae station