With a patchwork of dreamy ranch and farm lands, the Half Moon Bay Coastside is a hub of vibrant food and horticulture. Offering a rare peek inside this dynamic agricultural community, the annual Farms, Fish & Flowers event guides participants through local farms, nurseries, and ranches that are not usually open to the public.
Formerly known as Tour des Fleurs, the event is held each July and offers a wonderful opportunity for home gardeners, foodies, nature lovers, and anyone curious about how small farms inform local communities.
In recent years, prominent writers and chefs like Michael Pollan and Alice Waters have encouraged us to explore the origins of our food. Yet books and films could never replace the experience of visiting a working farm in real life. Like a Hollywood backlot tour for fans of food and agriculture, farm outings relay the daily struggles, clever innovations, and family histories that could enliven a fiery novel. Farm + Fish + Flowers captures these stories along with the breathtaking scenery that make the Half Moon Bay Coastside such a compelling ecotourism destination.
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Tours will be staggered throughout the day to allow for travel time between locations and a scheduled lunch break.
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All tours require extensive walking on uneven terrain. Please consider your ability to safely navigate farm environments, as accessibility cannot be guaranteed.
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Children must be supervised at all times.
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Only service animals are allowed.
Participants may visit up to three different farm locations over the course of the day, with properties organized into separate time slots.
