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[September 2007] What's New In Half Moon Bay September - December 2007

Sat, 1 Sep 2007 12:43:36 -0700

Half Moon Bay, California, a vibrant coastal town located approximately 35 minutes south of San Francisco, truly comes alive during the fall season. The sun shines over bountiful fields rich with brilliant orange pumpkins; fresh seasonal ingredients abound on menus; and nearby wineries are in the midst of harvest season. Home to rugged sea cliffs, long stretches of sandy beaches and abundant fields of fruits, vegetables and flowers, this charming seaside community boasts the best of Northern California all in one conveniently located place.

Below is a summary of what's new in Half Moon Bay. Please also visit www.visithalfmoonbay.org for everything visitors need to plan their trip - from information on cozy inns and luxury coastal resorts, to renowned restaurants, farm visits, wine tasting, fishing, whale watching, surfing and much more.

[September 2007] There's Joy in Pumpkintown - Pumpkin Capital Hosts Epic Festival

Sat, 1 Sep 2007 12:42:34 -0700

HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA -- The roads are open, the sky is clear. People are happy, autumn is near. It doesn't get any better than autumn splendor on the Half Moon Bay Coast with picturesque seaside farm country blooming in all its glory. Fertile fields burst into brilliant orange as millions of pumpkins ripen in the warm sun. Children scamper across pick-your-own pumpkin patches while dodging scarecrows. It's the perfect time of year to celebrate the bountiful fall harvest and Half Moon Bay does it in a spectacular way. Every year, huge throngs of visitors make the trek to the "Pumpkin Capital of the World" for the epic HALF MOON BAY ART & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL, coming up on October 13-14, 2007.

Festivalgoers will enjoy a memorable experience with massive, super-sized pumpkins, the amazing "Picasso of pumpkin carvers", three stages of blockbuster entertainment, everyone's favorite home-spun parade, harvest-inspired crafts, the tastiest pumpkin pie on the planet, enchanting events and contests for the whole family, the never-ending search for the Great Pumpkin, and a bumper crop of 4,000 tons of the beloved orange orb. Expanded festival hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.

[May 2007] What's New in Half Moon Bay

Tue, 1 May 2007 12:41:39 -0700

Half Moon Bay is full of fun activities for the summer season – from horseback riding on the beach and hiking coastal trails to sipping California wines and dining on the area’s best organic produce and wild ocean catches. It’s all here in Half Moon Bay, a vibrant coastal town located approximately 35 minutes south of San Francisco. Situated between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, this charming seaside community boasts the best of Northern California all in one conveniently located place.

Below is a summary of what’s new in Half Moon Bay. Please also visit www.visithalfmoonbay.org for everything visitors need to plan their trip, from information on cozy B&Bs and luxury coastal resorts to renowned restaurants, farm visits, wine tasting, fishing, whale watching, and much more.

[April 2007] Half Moon Bay Launches Coastside Ecotourism Program

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:58:04 -0700

“Experience Nature’s Bounty”

Coastside Ecotourism: Responsible travel to natural areas and directly related cultural resources that conserve the environment, provide extensive opportunities to learn and sustain the well being of local people.

Half Moon Bay, CA - The Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Bureau is home to California’s first and only broad based ecotourism visitor program, which allows the bounty of the area to be shared with people from around the world. Located just 35 minutes south of San Francisco, Half Moon Bay is filled with an abundance of natural, historical and cultural wonders including rich marine reserves and wetlands, small farms, a working harbor and many parks, hiking trails and bird refuges.