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July 2025

Five Can’t-Miss Spots in Monterey and Half Moon Bay
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
Modern Guide to Pescadero: Elephant Seals, Hiking, Tide Pools, Farm Stops + More
7×7

June 2025

Stroll Then Swim on This Beach Hike in Northern California That’s Perfect for Summer
Only In Your State
The 95 Best Secret Beaches in America
Frugal Flyer
These ‘secret beaches’ are the best in California, survey says. Here’s where to find them
The Californian
Explore Princeton-by-the-Sea: Mavericks Surf, Kayaking, Fresh Seafood + More
7X7
17 Of The Best Beaches And Waterfronts Across The U.S.
Modern Luxury

May 2025

California’s Laidback Coastal City Has Farm-To-Table Dining, Quiet Sandy Beaches, And Outdoor Adventure
Islands
6 Scenic Bay Area Meals That Are Worth the Drive
KQED
Taking in a slice of Half Moon Bay
The Pajoronian
California’s Highway 1 Guide: A Must Do Road Trip
The Pioneer

January 2025

One Of The Bay Area’s Best Brunch Spots Is A Luxury Extravaganza In A Sleepy Coastal Village
Islands
The 19 Best Restaurants In Half Moon Bay
The Infatuation
Charming Coastal Hotels With Fireplaces: 3 Romantic California Resorts
Forbes

December 2024

Memories of Mavericks
Surfer Magazine
10 Best Hikes in Half Moon Bay, California
PNW is for Adventure

November 2024

Half Moon Bay: A Coastal Community Reimagines Growth and Connection
Business View Magazine
Half Moon Bay: A Festive Destination This Winter
Travel And Tour World
Brewery Day Trip: Get lost in the fog — and great beer — in Half Moon Bay
The Mercury News
The five most adorable small towns in Northern California
Mohave Valley Daily News

October 2024

These Underrated Beach Towns In California Are A Beautiful Escape From Crowds
Islands
10 Towns in California with Vibrant Downtown Areas
World Atlas
6 Ghoulish Getaways in the U.S.
Livabilty
Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival 2024: Gourd Big Or Gourd Home
Secret San Francisco

September 2024

2024’s Most Romantic U.S. Getaways You Need to Experience
Travel Noire
People Are Driving an Hour From San Francisco for This California Grocery Store
Food & Wine
17 Best Things to Do in Half Moon Bay, California
PNW is for Adventure

August 2024

A Local’s Guide to the Best Beach Towns in California
Travel + Leisure
Where to Eat and Drink in Half Moon Bay
Eater SF

July 2024

The California Michelin Guide Ceremony is coming to Half Moon Bay
Palo Alto Online
California’s Best Restaurants to be Celebrated in Half Moon Bay
Travel And Tour World
Top 8 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Half Moon Bay: Off & On-Leash Places to Go
Dogster
8 Most Adorable Small Towns In Northern California
WorldAtlas

June 2024

Pilgrimage to Half Moon Bay for the Mavericks Surf Awards
Session Magazine

May 2024

7 Secluded Beach Towns In California
The Travel

March 2024

The 21 Best Beaches in California
Travel + Leisure
Escape to Pescadero for historic sights, diverse bites and wondrous wildlife
Palo Alto Online

January 2024

Half Moon Bay: Coastal Currents
Punch Magazine

December 2023

13 Most Romantic Getaways in California
Travel + Leisure
Destinations: Half Moon Bay
Flying

November 2023

California beach home to some of largest waves in world
Fox Weather
This Charming Community Might Just Be The Most Peaceful Place To Live In Northern California
Only in your State

October 2023

How Half Moon Bay deals with the weight of being the Bay Area pumpkin capital
SFGate

September 2023

Where to Eat and Drink in Half Moon Bay
Eater SF
Our favorite hotels in Half Moon Bay for an easy weekend getaway
SFGate

August 2023

Eight stops to explore along Highway 1 north of Half Moon Bay
Palo Alto Online

July 2023

The best day trip to Half Moon Bay starts with sandwiches inside a caboose
SFGATE
Discovering the Bay Area’s hidden beaches from Half Moon Bay to Point Reyes
Mercury News
The best Bay Area seafood shacks in Half Moon Bay and Point Reyes
Mercury News

June 2023

The Best Day Ever on the Coastside
San Francisco Chronicle

April 2023

Just Add Water! 3 Family-Friendly Seaside Escapes
Style Magazine

March 2023

10 things to do in Half Moon Bay, an old-fashioned surf town that’s a whole Scotland mood
Los Angeles Times

January 2023

Rediscover Half Moon Bay
PUNCH Magazine

December 2022

San Francisco may not always be sunny but it’s a photographer’s dream
Calgary Herald

November 2022

The Best Small Towns in the United States to Visit in 2023
Matador Network
From the City to the Sea: Exploring the San Francisco Bay Area’s Cuisine, Wine, and Culture
AFAR Journeys

October 2022

Head to Half Moon Bay for a NorCal coastal vibe and fall spirit
Tripadvisor
Hunt for Orange October
PUNCH Magazine

September 2022

Day trip from San Francisco to Half Moon Bay for a full day of fun
USA Today

August 2022

Half Moon Bay: More Than a Beautiful Beach
Travel Squire

July 2022

My 7 Favorite Restaurants To Experience In Half Moon Bay, California
Travel Awaits
How To Spend A Long Weekend In Gorgeous Half Moon Bay, California
Travel Awaits
10 Eco-Friendly Destinations In The US To Visit This Summer
The Travel

June 2022

‘Straight out of a storybook’: A local’s hidden spots in Half Moon Bay
Los Angeles Times
Best Coastal Small Town
USA Today
13 Most Romantic Getaways in California
Travel & Leisure
7 Amazing Things To Do In Beautiful Half Moon Bay, California
Travel Awaits

May 2022

14 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Half Moon Bay
PlanetWare
All The Best Beaches in Half Moon Bay: Surf, Sunbathing, and Starfish
A Passion and a Passport
25 Best Things to Do in Half Moon Bay, CA
VacationIdea.com

March 2022

What’s New in Half Moon Bay
WhereverFamily.com

February 2022

New Sips, Shops And Winter Thrills This Season
Silicon Valley Magazine

January 2022

20 ‘Secret’ Spots Along California’s Pacific Coast Highway
Travel + Leisure
Half Moon Bay – Ultimate Weekend Guide, Best Restaurants and Things to Do
Run The Atlas
9 Best Small Towns In Northern California
WorldAtlas
Splurge or Save: Family Weekend in Half Moon Bay
Active Family Magazine

November 2021

Holiday Magic – Top 6 Things To Do In And Around The San Francisco Bay
Haute Residence

October 2021

How I Found Solitude and Freedom on a Weeklong Solo Road Trip Along California’s Famed Highway 1
TravelandLeisure.com
Half Moon Bay Hits All of the Right Travel Notes
Napa Valley Life Magazine
Things to Do in Half Moon Bay, CA
Wanderwithwonder.com
8 Great Things to do in Half Moon Bay, CA
Trekaroo
10 Charming Small-Town Getaways for Fall
CABBI.com
Travel tips: Exploring Half Moon Bay in the Fall
KRON
For a fall day trip from San Jose, California, head to Half-Moon Bay
LonelyPlanet.com
Bay Area day trips: Half Moon Bay offers delicious frolic, pumpkin heaven
Mercury News
20 Best Seaside Cities in the U.S. for Fall Getaways
Fodors

August 2021

Hammered by landslides, the Devil’s Slide Trail makes for drop-dead gorgeous hiking
SFGate
Horsing Around on the NorCal Coast
ROAM
Gems Between San Francisco and Santa Cruz
Southern California Life
California : Golden Miles
EXCLUSIVE OWNERS (Aston Martin France consumer magazine)

July 2021

Savoring the Slow Life on the Central Coast
Eating Well Magazine
Pet-Friendly Stops Along the California Coastal Trail
BringFido.com
One Fine Weekend in Half Moon Bay
Diablo Magazine

June 2021

The Charming Half Moon Bay, Central Coast California
JauntTV
3 Bay Area day trips: Coastal fun, Los Gatos adventures and Berkeley Hills hikes
Mercury News
Fireworks Guide & Where to Celebrate Fourth of July in the East Bay
510 Families
The Best Day Trips from San Francisco
Time Out

May 2021

14 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Half Moon Bay
Planetware
5 Reasons to Make The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Your Next Getaway
Haute Living San Francisco
A World Away at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Upscale Living
5 Unforgettable Regional Road Trips You Have to Try This Summer
Real Simple
A Day Out at Half Moon Bay
Marin Living Magazine

April 2021

Coastal Escape at Beach House Half Moon Bay
Hotel Scoop
Like a Local: 30 Fun Things to do in Half Moon Bay
California Crossings

March 2021

13 California Road Trips You Should Try to Take at Least Once
Reader’s Digest
Horsing Around on the NorCal Coast
ROAM

February 2021

The Half Moon Bay Coastside Welcomes Leisure Travelers
Drift
 

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The San Mateo County Coastside is made up of over 300 square miles of beautiful California countryside, with easy access to sandy beaches, redwood forests, and open spaces. The Coastside encompasses the cities of Half Moon Bay, Miramar, Montara, Moss Beach, El Granada, San Gregorio, La Honda, and Pescadero. The Visit Half Moon Bay web site is a cooperative effort of the Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce & Visitors’ Bureau, the Half Moon Bay Hotel Business Improvement District, and the Half Moon Bay Downtown Association.

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