Don’t let the diminutive size of Montara fool you. What it lacks in population, it makes up with grand-scale scenery.
Engulfed by mountains and the Pacific, the cozy coastal community enjoys one of the most dramatically beautiful pockets along the Half Moon Bay Coastside. Set roughly 20 miles south of San Francisco, the quiet… Read more →
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Feeling cooped up at home for too long can make us all a little stir-crazy. Fortunately, the Half Moon Bay Coastside offers a plethora of outdoor activities that will get you out of the house and into the fresh coastal air.
We want you to enjoy our Coastside safely, so be aware that many facilities are taking new precautions and… Read more →
“The ocean is known to have the power to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being, which is what people desperately need at this time…”
The Half Moon Bay Coastside has reopened for tourism, and we're thrilled to once again welcome travelers to our seaside escape. On June 17th, San Mateo County officials announced that… Read more →
Many of us have found ourselves working from home lately, and online video meetings have become a big part of that. But, let's face it, sometimes you'd rather be anywhere other than your home office. Someplace like Half Moon Bay, perhaps?
Fortunately, some video conference software, like Zoom, let's you choose your own background… Read more →
The Half Moon Bay Coastside is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, whether you're visiting for Valentine's day or any other time of year. Here are some of our favorite ways to spend time with the special person in your life.
stroll Along the beach
The stunning vistas of the Coastside make this an ideal spot for a long… Read more →
The old town district of Main Street serves as the very gateway to this magnetic seaside town. The historic motorway intersects highway 92, offering a nostalgic jaunt into the earliest established region of Half Moon Bay. Enveloped in rolling countryside, evidence of a robust past is peppered throughout the downtown architecture, the retail establishments and unique cultural events.
Today’s… Read more →
You won't see much snow on the Half Moon Bay Coastside, but you can still experience your own winter wonderland when you're here during the holiday season. Here are some of our favorite things to do when the days grow short.
Fill Up on Crab
Dungeness crab season in California arrives in early November, so it's no surprise that crab… Read more →
The Pumpkin Capital of the World is priming itself for one of its most celebrated seasonal events, the 49th Annual Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival. On October 19 and 20, the seaside town will brim with happy festival goers in this Epic autumnal celebration of the gourd, which spans historic Main Street and the surrounding coastal areas… Read more →
A former stop on the Ocean Shore Railroad, the quiet community of Moss Beach has lured visitors since its inception in the 1880s. Today, the railroad is long gone, but the magnificent coastal splendor remains.
Though just 22 miles from the clamor of nearby San Francisco, Moss Beach’s undisturbed coastline feels worlds away. Here,… Read more →
With grand-scale splendor and small-town charm, the Half Moon Bay Coastside is a beloved destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Yet, it’s not just visitors flocking to its shores.
As jobs—and housing prices—heat up in nearby San Francisco and Silicon Valley, the Coastside is becoming an attractive residential option… Read more →