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Waterfront dining and local ingredients highlight the region’s allure. Sam’s Chowder House sits steps from the shore with front row… Read more →

With docks of colorful fishing boats and charming waterfront eateries, the cozy seaside hamlet of Pillar Point Harbor offers a taste of New England along the California coast… Read more →

If Half Moon Bay's historic Main Street could talk, it would share its long and captivating history with every sightseer and passerby. From the earliest settlers of… 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
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!
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
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.
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.
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.

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Featured Events

The Half Moon Bay Coastside is host to many great events and weekly live music.
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April 29

Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show

Half Moon Bay Airport

May 20

Taste of the Coast

Senior Coastsiders

April 27

Hot Club

Sam's Chowder House

April 27

Julian Kucera

Sam's Chowder House

Coastside Destinations

Sam's Chowder House

Brings the Coastside to the Table

Waterfront dining and local ingredients highlight the region’s allure. Sam’s Chowder House sits steps from the shore with front row… Read more →

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 →

A Cozy Weekend in Half Moon Bay

New England Style

With iconic lighthouses, charming inns, and fresh seafood straight from the docks, the Half Moon Bay Coastside often draws comparisons to the quaint seaside towns of New England. Read more →

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