Guidebook for Half Moon Bay
Food Scene
Walking distance - great local brews on tap and locally-sourced gastropub-style food options.
14 residents recomanen
Sacrilege Brewery + Kitchen
730 Main StWalking distance - great local brews on tap and locally-sourced gastropub-style food options.
We've never had a bad experience here - excellent sushi, drinks, and ambiance.
18 residents recomanen
Sushi On Main Street
696 Mill StWe've never had a bad experience here - excellent sushi, drinks, and ambiance.
Good place to stop in for a cocktail and a nice dinner, sometimes has piano or jazz music on weekends.
49 residents recomanen
Pasta Moon
845 Main StGood place to stop in for a cocktail and a nice dinner, sometimes has piano or jazz music on weekends.
Dad's Luncheonette
Kelly AvenueGreat food!
Parks & Nature
These are the closest redwoods to our home. A beautiful, accessible for all, creekside walk through the giants, complete with banana slugs. Also a great place for trail running, mountain biking, and creek walking.
37 residents recomanen
Reserva de Redwoods de Purisima Creek
These are the closest redwoods to our home. A beautiful, accessible for all, creekside walk through the giants, complete with banana slugs. Also a great place for trail running, mountain biking, and creek walking.
Poplar Beach
Poplar StreetClosest beach - three blocks away with easy access.
A little more of a drive than Purissima Redwoods, but a good State Park with extensive hiking trails through redwoods if you find yourself in the Pescadero area.
21 residents recomanen
Butano State Park
1500 Cloverdale RdA little more of a drive than Purissima Redwoods, but a good State Park with extensive hiking trails through redwoods if you find yourself in the Pescadero area.
Essentials
New Leaf Community Markets
150 San Mateo RdSafeway
2020 Market StA mellow, locals coffee shop where on some evenings one can find live jazz or piano music. Good morning spot for food and coffee.
16 residents recomanen
Cafe Society
522 Main StA mellow, locals coffee shop where on some evenings one can find live jazz or piano music. Good morning spot for food and coffee.
Sightseeing
Mavericks Beach
Home of the Maverick's Big Wave Surf Contest
The coastal trail runs the length of the coast from the end of our street all the way down to the harbor. Recommended for morning or evening runs/walks and access to great beaches and coastal views. Keep an eye out for migrating whales!
55 residents recomanen
Dunes Beach
The coastal trail runs the length of the coast from the end of our street all the way down to the harbor. Recommended for morning or evening runs/walks and access to great beaches and coastal views. Keep an eye out for migrating whales!
A great half-day outing from HMB - see baby goats and a real live goat dairy, then sample the goat cheese and other delicacies in the historic Harley Farms barn.
46 residents recomanen
Harley Farms Goat Dairy
205 North StA great half-day outing from HMB - see baby goats and a real live goat dairy, then sample the goat cheese and other delicacies in the historic Harley Farms barn.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar with great food next door - usually has music on the weekends and is a fun place with a local feel.
42 residents recomanen
Old Princeton Landing Public House & Grill
460 Capistrano RdBar with great food next door - usually has music on the weekends and is a fun place with a local feel.
Only listed here because it's the only bar open past 10pm downtown. Many an unsuspecting tourist is lured in by the great sandwiches at the deli, but be warned: once you enter the bar, service is given begrudgingly, beer is often either flat or warm and is usually served in warm glassware. The food is inconsistent in quality, and all is horribly overpriced considering the aforementioned shortcomings. This is not the capricious complaint of one who has been here once and had a bad experience - this comes after years of 'just giving it one more try' and being disappointed time and time again. The only perks are that it stays open late and there's an outdoor firepit. Sometimes has live music.
30 residents recomanen
San Benito Ale House
356 Main StOnly listed here because it's the only bar open past 10pm downtown. Many an unsuspecting tourist is lured in by the great sandwiches at the deli, but be warned: once you enter the bar, service is given begrudgingly, beer is often either flat or warm and is usually served in warm glassware. The food is inconsistent in quality, and all is horribly overpriced considering the aforementioned shortcomings. This is not the capricious complaint of one who has been here once and had a bad experience - this comes after years of 'just giving it one more try' and being disappointed time and time again. The only perks are that it stays open late and there's an outdoor firepit. Sometimes has live music.
Entertainment & Activities
The perfect spot to stop on a cloudy weekend and enjoy some live music, shop the eclectic country wares, and grab a fabulous bloody mary.
32 residents recomanen
San Gregorio General Store
7615 Stage RdThe perfect spot to stop on a cloudy weekend and enjoy some live music, shop the eclectic country wares, and grab a fabulous bloody mary.
Great place to rent a kayak or SUP to get out into the harbor. See harbor seals, bird life, and even some manta rays and (small) sharks if you're lucky!
29 residents recomanen
Half Moon Bay Kayak Company
2 Johnson PierGreat place to rent a kayak or SUP to get out into the harbor. See harbor seals, bird life, and even some manta rays and (small) sharks if you're lucky!