Join us for First Fridays in Half Moon Bay, California—a vibrant celebration of local art, culture, and community spirit! This monthly event invites art enthusiasts and visitors to explore the charming historic downtown area, where galleries and unique shops showcase a diverse array of creative works.
Our Half Moon Bay Downtown map will guide you through the galleries and shops on historic Main Street, where you can discover artwork of all types. As you stroll, be sure to admire the public art along the way—the walls of many downtown buildings are adorned with colorful murals and artistic touches, adding to the area’s creative atmosphere. We invite you to stop in at one of our many wine bars and restaurants at the end of your stroll.
The event runs from 4pm to 6pm. Featured venues include:
Coastal Arts League – 300 Main StreetÂ
The Coastal Arts League is a nonprofit public art gallery and artist collective. Check coastside-artists.com for current exhibits.
Mirada Art – 355 Main StreetÂ
Mirada Art is a curated gallery on Main Street showing the work of local painters, photographers, jewelers, fiber artists, and makers. Each exhibition is built around a central theme, so the work on the walls is always in dialogue. Visit mirada-art.com to see who’s in the current show.
Art by Jul – 707 Mill StreetÂ
The working studio of local mural artist Julie Englemann. Her studio features her vibrant murals as well as her large-scale paintings and digital work
Miwok Art Gallery – 429 Main StreetÂ
Handcrafted ceramics by Jesse Henry, Randall Reid, and other local Coastside artisans.
Silk & Stone – 714 Kelly StreetÂ
Featuring silk paintings and wearable art by Natasha Foucault and other artists.
SeaBreeze Art Collective – 519 Main StreetÂ
Rotating exhibits by new and established local artists.
Nuance Fine Art – 604A Main Street
Working studio and gallery of Aina Clotas and Joseph Altwer.
Art Oasis Studio – 604J Main Street
Art Oasis Studio is a community offering open studio time, classes with guided instruction, and private creative events.Â
Ocean Blue Art Vault – 643 Main Street
A collective gallery, The Vault rotates local artists seasonally. Check oceanbluevault.com for the current season’s artists.
Kelly Mumford Gallery – 719 Main StreetÂ
Working gallery of Kelly Mumford, inspired by coastal living.Â
M Stark Gallery – 727 Main StreetÂ
M Stark Gallery features Peninsula artists whose work is in dialogue with contemporary fine art movements. Check mstarkgallery.com/art for current exhibition and First Friday programming.
