San Francisco is famous for its attractions and landmarks, but sometimes you just want a more relaxed and genuine kind of vacation, embracing the family-run businesses and pleasantries of the small town lifestyle. Just south of the city by the bay is Half Moon Bay, where the small farm town The 7×7 SF, the premiere guide for visitors to the west coast recommends Half Moon Bay for your next family trip where a farm trip, beach combing and fine local food can be enjoyed in a single afternoon:
Prime sandcastle real estate starts in Pacifica and keeps going for the next 40 miles or so to Pescadero. The best sites in Pescadero are outside. Visitors from around the world travel to Año Nuevo State Park to see the large colony of elephant seals that call it their home away from the sea. ————————————- Head inland two miles on Pescadero Road for lunch and some wandering in a classic one road downtown. Along with a few antique and art shops open mostly on weekends, there are plenty of oldie but goodie dining options to choose from in Pescadero.Duarte’s Tavern, a landmark of sorts, has been run by the same family since 1894. Arcangeli Grocery, also known as Norm’s Market is no spring chicken either. Established in 1929, they specialize in gourmet breads and groceries. Taqueria y Mercado de Amigos, shares a building with the local gas station on the corner. If a full stomach has the family feeling re-energized, consider a trip to Harley Farms. This working farm has a little bit of everything, with an emphasis on happy goats.
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