The Return of Navajo Boy featured in Visionary Edge film series
The American Indians have been featured in western genre films for decades, most predominately in the early era of the medium as the American public fell in love with the romantic allure of the days when most of America remained unexplored and wild. The official selection of the Sundance 200 Film Festival, Return of the […]
Visit Pescadero State Beach
Sun sand and surf are wonderful restoratives for the body mind and soul. You will be hard-pressed to find a more restful and wondrous locale than Pescadero State Beach. Just a few miles south of Half Moon Bay on Highway One, the beach is an oasis of sandy coves resting on rolling waves. Beach […]
Take the kids to Lemos Farm!
Looking for the perfect place to take the family during your trip to Half Moon Bay, CA? Why not try Lemos Farm?Located on beautiful San Mateo Road, Lemos Farm is full of activities year-round. The kids can take a ride on the John Deer Engine Choo-choo Train or a pony ride in the open […]
9th Annual Driscoll Ranch Rodeo
If you yearn for the simpler days of Americana, a visit to one of the last open rodeos should be on your Half Moon Bay itinerary. An ‘open’ rodeo means that anyone is welcome to try their hand, meaning this could be your one golden chance at being a real live cowboy or cowgirl! This […]
Celebrate July 4th with the Half Moon Bay Brewing Co.!
If you are looking for a way to celebrate July 4th, look no further than the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company!There will be live music on the waterfront From 7/2-7/4, so bring your dancing shoes as well as your appetite. BBQ specials include Mavericks Yucatan Ribs, Linguica with All American Potato Salad and Corn Bread […]
Taste the Flavors of Morocco in La Piazza
Passers will be intrigued by the scintillating aroma pervading the La Piazza courtyard the evening of June 25th as Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese and The Toque Blanche combine savory skills to bring a taste of Moroccan food to the bay area. Beginning with a fine arrangement of vintage wine, the evening will progress […]
Cooper Garrod Estate Vineyards
A family tradition dating back several generations, the Cooper Garrod Estate Vineyards are a sight to behold. Sprawling over the expanse of the bay area, the vineyards are a feast for the eye as much as the wine is a treat for the pallet. The vineyard founded by the Garrod family is today presided over […]
Worldchefs takes you on a delicious global tour
For almost a decade, Chef Suzanne Vandyck has been introducing the Bay area to new flavors and foods from across the globe. Not just a culinary arts school, Worldchefs also provides corporate team-building services in addition to catering private events. Classes range from the art of fondue to the a baking and pastry workshop to […]
Visit the Purisima Creek Redwood Forest
Over twenty miles of hiking trails and historic logging roads wind through the Purisima Creek Redwood Forest. The trails are designed for easy travel including wheelchair accessibility, making a visit to this timeless space an imperative for all visitors. Picnic tables can be found along the trail for a moment to build up energy in […]
13th Annual A La Carte & Art!
This May 16-17th, Castro Street, Mountain View will come alive with hand crafted artwork. The most important fundraiser for the Mountain View Central Business Association, A La Carte & Art is a unique opportunity to view artwork and hand made clothing and jewelry by the region’s gifted craftspeople.But the event is not just about […]
A Balloon Over Sonoma
Have you ever taken a hot air balloon ride? There is nothing like it. The gentle morning breeze will take you from the ground to 500 feet to 1500 feet in the air. A Balloon Over Sonoma County offers hour-long flights over the most majestic land in the country, providing passengers a dream-like experience […]
Take a Scenic Air Tour!
When you have been planning your trip to the west coast, I bet you never planned on getting a bird’s eye view of the area but that is just the kind of experience that a scenic air tour can provide! Sonoma County Travels offers a spectacular flight over some of the most wonderful landscapes that […]
Long Branch Farms
If you are looking for something different, you can certainly find it at the Long Branch Farms where the vintage western backdrop brings you back to the time of the wild west. Long Branch Farms makes for the perfect venue for a special occasion such as a family reunion or wedding. An event at any […]
Go for a walk at the Ano Nuevo State Reserve
If you are looking for a way to add some variety to your Half Moon Bay visit, make sure to include a trip to the Año Nuevo State Reserve. During the months of December through March, visitors have the unique opportunity to see the Northern Elephant Seals in their mating season. Truly an awe-inspiring spectacle, […]
Visit the Thomas Fogarty Winery
Situated high up in the Northern part of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the Thomas Fogarty Winery offers visitors a stunning view of the California landscape. First established in 1981, this winery comes from somewhat unlikely beginnings. Thomas Fogarty, a Stanford Cardiovascular Surgeon and inventor, had decided to extend his skills to include home winemaking in […]
Play with your food at Toque Blanche
Everyone loves to eat and if we are lucky, we all know someone who loves to cook for us… but isn’t it about time that we learned how to share in the special joy that only great cooks know? The folks at Toque Blanche think so and they’ve even taken to holding special classes […]
Wine Painter Thomas Arvid at Borsini-Burr Gallery
There will be a special reception held to open the one man show celebrating the artwork of acclaimed international wine painter Thomas Arvid at the Borsini-Burr Gallery at Montara by the Sea. Possessing a passionate allure, Arvid’s painting strives to combine two of the artists’s great loves, wine and art. While his work touches upon […]
La Nebbia Winery
Using local grapes from the California coast, winemaker John Gemello has introduced some of the most scintillating wine to be found in Half Moon Bay. Using the same techniques utilized by Italian wineries, John Gemello’s wine making techniques produced wines that have the unique position of being both exotic in their bouquet and provincial […]
The Fine Wood Work of Gallery M
The last thing that any traveler expects to find during a trip is something that would compliment their home. If you are not expecting to find the perfect sculpture, hand carved clock or furniture, the fine wood work art of Gallery M may surprise you. Founded in 1997, Gallery M houses custom woodwork from […]
Go on a Gray Whale Watch!
The Holiday Season is one of festivities and joy, but here’s one activity thatr you may not have considered, whale watching!The experts at the Oceanic Society offer regular whale watching tours of the California Coast, including San Francisco, Bodega Bay and Half Moon Bay. Each year around this time 15,000 gray whales pass by on […]
Find it all at 'Half to Have It'
A trip to lovely Half Moon Bay would not be complete without bringing back that special something as a souvenir of your visit. Rather than picking up a trinket from a corner shop, why not find something special? If you cannot find what you are looking for at Half to Have It… you may […]
Main Street Goldworks
hen visiting Half Moon Bay, there are many small shops and local retailers that the casual shopper should be aware of. Chief amongst them is Main Street Goldworks. Praised via a lovely display at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Half Moon Bay, the selection of pendants anddiamonds is second to none in this picturesque seaside […]
Fine Dining and Perfect Golfing
Situated on three breathtaking greens, Mullins Bar and Grill is not only a fine restaurant but also has some of the most amazing golf courses in the area. Delicious fine cuisine consisting of local vegetables and cheeses perfectly complimented by wine from Napa and Sonoma Valley vineyards. The Ahi tuna with wasabi aioli & cool […]
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Simply Delicious Sweets & Treats
Many of us remember that first magical visit to the candy shop as a young child. Surrounded by colorful varieties of sweets ranging from licorice whips to jelly babies, the memory of that first candy shop stays with you oftentimes all the way to adulthood. Seldom does anyone get the opportunity to re-visit that […]
