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Sam's Chowder House Brings the Coastside to the Table

Sam’s Chowder House sits steps from the shore with front row views of the Pacific—close enough to spy migrating whales leap from the water—and exceptional seafood that’s gained a loyal following and a shout-out on the Today Show...Read More
Visit the Unforgettable Half Moon Bay Coastside

The Half Moon Bay Coastside is only 30 minutes South of San Francisco, and 40 minutes from the Silicon Valley. With miles of gorgeous beaches, farm stands, open space and amazing places to eat and stay—there’s something here for everyone.
A Great Place for Corporate Retreats

The Half Moon Bay Coastside is a spectacular place for a corporate getaway or team building day. We can help you make all the arrangements!
Pasta Moon, Contemporary Twists on Italian Classics.

Just across the quaint stone bridge in downtown Half Moon Bay is a culinary treasure. Pasta Moon is a restaurant that manages to balance gracefully between two worlds... Read More
Bucket list golf in Half Moon Bay

The Ocean Course, designed in 1997 by renowned golf architect Arthur Hills, pays homage to a traditional Scottish-links layout with wide open fairways bounded by natural grass and striking ocean vistas from all 18 holes... Read More
Visit some of the oldest and tallest trees in the world

Take a stroll through one of the most majestic forests in the world. Giant Sequoias only grow in three places in the world.
A Charming Boutique Shopping Experience

From the Historic Main Street in Half Moon Bay, the charming downtown Pescadero to the Pillar Point Harbor shops, the Coastside has something for everyone on your list.

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Featured Events

The Half Moon Bay Coastside is host to many great events and weekly live music.
Click below for featured events, or check out the full events calendar →

October 20

Pasta Moon's 15th Annual Vin Italy Wine Tasting Extravaganza

Pasta Moon

October 20

Coastside Brewfest

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

October 16

Peninsula Watercolors: The Art of James W. Crawford

San Mateo County History Museum

October 19

Acoustic Friday featuring Toree McGee

Mullins Bar and Grill

Coastside Destinations

Historic Main Street

A Self-guided Walking Tour

Step back in time with this colorful self-guided walking tour of downtown Half Moon Bay. With charming storefronts brimming with… Read more →

6 Spirited Pumpkin Patches in Half Moon Bay

Ditch the supermarket for these charming, country patches

Each year, the Half Moon Bay Coastside is transformed into an autumn wonderland oozing with fall goodness. During the season, the pastoral coast is blanketed in pumpkin… Read more →

Half Moon Bay Golf Links

Bucket list golf on the Half Moon Bay Coastside

We could tell you about Half Moon Bay Golf Links’ 36-holes of oceanfront golf—one course designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer, the other a Scottish-style stunner with ocean… Read more →

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