Explore the Coastside

SHOPPING

  • Downtown Main Street, Half Moon Bay
  • Harbor Village, El Granada/Princeton – New – Opened Fall 2008;  not all the shops are filled yet.  I was told many lease commitments cancelled due to economic conditions.  Great place to walk to from most of El Granada.
  • Half Moon Bay Nursery – 11691 San Mateo Rd (Hwy 92) – for the green thumb, green thumb wannabe, or gifts.

OUTINGS

  • Whale Watching (leaving from Pillar Point Harbor)
  • Tidepooling (Marine Fitzgerald Reserve)
  • Fishing or Crabbing
  • Golf:  2 courses – The parkland-style Old Course and the Scottish design Ocean Course (near Half Moon Bay Ritz Carlton)
  • Mountain Biking & Hiking
  • Mountain Peak/Summit Biking & Hiking around San Mateo County
  • Bird Watching
  • Surfing (or boogie boarding, skim boarding)
  • Equestrian Trail Riding
  • Kayaking
  • The Coastal Trail – walk, jog, bike, stroller, (bring dogs on leash)
    (Access between Half Moon Bay State Beach and Moss Beach)
  • Lemos Farm – Half Moon Bay.  Family fun, petting zoo, pony rides, Halloween fun in October
  • Harley Farms – Pescadero.  Tours, events, weddings, private parties, gifts
  • Coastside Farmer’s Market – May through December (also in Rockaway Beach, Pacifica)

Music:  The Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society, Miramar Beach, Half Moon Bay, CA.  Going strong since 1966 thanks to founder & inspiration, Pete Douglas.  This is one of the down-home “gems” of the Coastside, yet with worldwide recognition because of Pete’s passion for great music, lifelong connections, and independent spirit.  I can arrange a tour (to include stories, hopefully) if you want one.

Blue Moon Riding School at Del Mar Equestrian Center

LODGING

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