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Coastside Businesses Get Attention
0 Comments Published November 5th, 2009 in Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Moss Beach, Montara, Media. by Marian Bennett, Coldwell Banker“Independent businesses are an intregal part of why we live here and what gives Half Moon Bay a unique identity.” writes Barbara C. in the Coastsider on 9/17/09. It just occurred to me to make my first Twitter list for ”Local Biz” so that my followers can see the local businesses in one handy place, not to mention this is FREE exposure for all of us doing business in Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Moss Beach, Montara, Pacifica and Pescadero. Please check out these businesses and community services next time around if you don’t rely on them already. The business has to have a Twitter account to be able to get on the list.
Ten Small Business Social Media Marketing Tips - Mashable 10/28/09.
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1000 more acres of Coastside protected open space
2 Comments Published January 11th, 2009 in Coastal Lifestyle, Half Moon Bay, Moss Beach. by Marian Bennett, Coldwell BankerThe first article I wrote about this very unique benefit of living (or visiting) the San Mateo County coast with the Peninsula Open Space Trust in our backyard was back in August 2007 when I spotlighted the Princeton-by-the-Sea neighborhood in El Granada. Again, last month, POST completed three sales totaling 1001 acres in Half Moon Bay, Moss Beach, and San Gregorio, enabling these parcels to remain open space. Forty-nine (49) of those acres are between the under 10-mile stretch of Half Moon Bay and Moss Beach.
December 23, 2008: Sale of 32 acres in Half Moon Bay for $650,000.
December 24, 2008: Sale of 952 acres on the the east side of Highway 1 north of San Gregorio for $3 million.
December 31, 2008: Sale of 17 acres near Moss Beach at Pillar Point (adjacent to Fitzgerald Marine Reserve per POST) for $1.825 million. According to POST, “Informal trails have crossed this private property for years; eventually trails will be improved and opened officially to the public.”
The Peninsula Open Space Trust prepared a press release this week to make the announcement.
Our local open space and available recreational activities are one reason why home price values are what they are. Local buyers and sellers understand this. Those relocating to the Half Moon Bay area for nearby jobs in San Francisco or Silicon Valley have to get used to the sticker shock before they can settle on a home. Note: This post isn’t about home prices; there are many articles, tools, and references throughout the site highlighting the current opportunities and trends.
Related articles:
One Reason people move to the Coastside, by Marian Bennett 12/28/07
Quiet neighborhood reaps the benefits of POST, by Marian Bennett 8/27/07
Trekking through Moss Beach
0 Comments Published March 21st, 2008 in Moss Beach. by Marian Bennett, Coldwell Banker
As many of you already know, the “Coastside” section of my site is broken down into lots of local topics of interest, including neighborhoods. I just finished, well finished enough to get online for you, the Moss Beach neighborhoods page! Expect updates and embellishments as I move forward with my site.
Back to Moss Beach…I thought a fun way to introduce this page would be to create an “family outing day” in Moss Beach, whether you live here or are passing through.
First you have to pack the beach bag - water, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, sweater or jacket if needed for layering, day pack, snacks, camera, and towels & talc to wipe off sandy feet. If you bring the dog, don’t forget the extra towels and water. Water sandals will be handy.
A visit to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is a must for a day trip to Moss Beach. Once at Fitzgerald Reserve parking lot, take a short hike down to the tidepools. At low tide, which you want to check, you will be treated to all kinds of beautiful sea life. The Friends of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve website will give you all the specifics you need to know to plan the best visit for your family or group. After you’ve explored for a bit, you can set out your picnic lunch on the beach. Then head over to the bluffs and walk through the cypress trees. All ages will enjoy this, the younger ones will love to play hide ‘n seek and there’s plenty of room to run and explore.
Head over to Moss Beach Park across the highway at Virginia St. on the east side if you have kids in tow. If you know the history behind this terrific community asset, you will be even more impressed. It sure didn’t look like this when I brought my kids there back in the early 90’s. If you didn’t pack lunch, you could head over to local favorite El Gran Amigo to grab some of the best burritos around.
Of course, if Dad takes charge of the activities and wants to give mom a real treat, she can just walk over to Studio Eight-18 for a rejuvenating massage (but you have to call Scott first to get booked - although new to the Coastside, his calendar is beginning to fill). Then on to a fun dinner at either HMB Brewing Co., Barbara’s Fish Trap (here’s some Yelp reviews), or Sam’s Chowder House in El Granada. The dog will be welcome at these places if you eat on the patios.
Have a great day in Moss Beach!
p.s. If real estate is on your mind, there are currently 12 homes for sale in Moss Beach ranging in list price from $569,900 to $2,500,000.
Moss Beach welcomes you. Don’t forget to visit the Moss Beach page.
3/22/08 update: I just found this site “Half Moon Bay Memories & El Granada Observer”. History buffs will enjoy knowing more about Moss Beach’s rich past from the reminiscing from a local lifetime resident.
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