"It's so easy to find cool comfort in the calming ocean breezes, scenic beaches and breathtaking coastal cliffs of Half Moon Bay."
Sactown Magazine, June/July 2009
"Downtown Half Moon Bay is a true 1950's-style small town with tiny shops, fine restaurants and cafés, floral boutiques, garden specialties, galleries, antique barns, book lofts, and a famous general store, inviting visitors to come for the day and stay the weekend."
Gentry, April 2009
"Half Moon Bay is a gorgeous place for a break from San Francisco, boasting Northern California coastal charm and featuring renowned restaurants, quaint shops, art galleries and local wineries."
Pride Life Magazine, Winter 2009
"There is a lot to do in what is a essentially a small town….home to the famous Mavericks surf competition, the town also boasts first-rate restaurants, a Main Street full of fun shops, and yes, wineries."
Napa Valley Register, January 2009
"If San Francisco conjures up the image of a metropolis with crowded streets and dense population, you'll be surprised to learn that just a few miles south and west you will find Half Moon Bay, a rural oasis of charm set along a scenic stretch of pristine California seashore. Half Moon Bay is indeed special."
CaliforniaWeekendGetaways.com, January 2009
"Half Moon Bay is a soulful getaway. Here, industries steeped in sea and soil coexist with sophisticated visitor services and events."
Reno Magazine, October 2008
"Half Moon Bay is a first-class destination with an eco-view and a sophisticated culinary bent."
Central Coast Magazine, September 2008
"Half Moon Bay attracts the attractive with five-star accommodations, thrilling outdoor adventures, art galleries, boutiques, historical landmarks, and luxury all wrapped up in a package tied with sandy beaches and panoramic views."
Elegant Lifestyles, August 2008
"An adventurer's paradise, Half Moon Bay promises action from surf to turf."
Ventana Monthly, August 2008
"Winding down Hwy. 1, Half Moon Bay comes into view, gleaming under the pink California dawn, wild mustard blooming neon-yellow, and farm stands selling strawberries…it's that magic combination of rural splendor, good culture and first-rate outdoor adventure."
Men's Journal, June 2008
"If you mention Half Moon Bay to most folks, the name conjures up a quaint seaside community with windswept beaches and picture perfect pumpkin patches. But this town is so much more."
Gentry Magazine, June 2008
"The allure of Half Moon Bay's neighbors – the Napa and Sonoma wineries, the picturesque towns of Monterey and Carmel, redwood forests to the east, and tidal pools along the shore – all resonate in Half Moon Bay, but this serene community has a singular charm that is all its own."
Array Magazine, January 2008
"Filled with wonderful restaurants, galleries and five independent bookstores, Half Moon Bay has become the North Coast's new Carmel-By-The-Sea – but with a friendlier, less-pretentious vibe."
Santa Cruz Magazine, Fall/Winter 2007
"Visiting Half Moon Bay is like stepping back in time. There are farms, horses and family-owned businesses. Streets bustle with bicycles and joggers. The coastal air smells fresh and people are friendly."
Bay Area Parent, September 2007
"Half Moon Bay is a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of nearby San Francisco. In this little corner of California, time seems to move more slowly and the local residents appear to have succeeded in establishing a very comfortable pace of life."
Boat U.S. Magazine, July 2007
"In addition to seafood restaurants, antique shops, cozy B&BS and the annual Pumpkin Festival, Half Moon Bay is a great playground for outdoor adventure."
Los Angeles Times, June 2007
"Because it's a mere 30 miles from the city, Half Moon Bay is a primo day-trip destination, but it also makes an ideal one-night getaway. With high bluffs, rocky coves and long sandy shores, the beaches are jaw-droppingly beautiful - the ideal backdrop for a horseback ride or game of golf."
71miles.com, June 2007
"Less crowding makes it easier to enjoy San Mateo County's dramatic coastline, its charming small towns like Half Moon Bay and its bounty of locally produced vegetables, fruit and flowers."
USA Today, May 2007
"If Tony Bennett lost his heart in San Francisco, I found mine in Half Moon Bay."
TangoDiva.com, March 2007
"Just 25 miles from San Francisco is gorgeous Half Moon Bay- where you can spend a day exploring cliffs and bluffs, watching tide pools or participating in the ultimate California experience, surfing."
San Francisco Examiner, February 2007
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