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September 2024

People Are Driving an Hour From San Francisco for This California Grocery Store
Food & Wine

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
8 Fabulous Destinations In The U.S. To Celebrate Life’s Milestone Events
Travel Awaits

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
Small Towns by the Sea
Sacramento Magazine

November 2021

Sip wine and make art in Half Moon Bay
Los Angeles Times “Escapes” Newsletter
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

Playing in Pescadero
JauntTV
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

Art Glass Blowing in Half Moon Bay
JauntTV
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

December 2020

Lights of Half Moon Bay
Taking the Kids

November 2020

20 Must-Do Activities for Your Holiday Bucket List
Red Tricycle
Holiday lights: The show goes on for these 13 dazzling Bay Area displays
Mercury News
Half Moon Bay holding annual Nights of Lights
San Mateo Daily Journal

October 2020

95 Fall Activities Across The US You Can Safely Enjoy Amid The Pandemic.
Elite Daily
Savory and sweet: Half Moon Bay’s great pumpkin menus
Mercury News

July 2020

Things to Do in Half Moon Bay: The Ultimate Weekend Guide
A Passion and a Passport
What Now in Travel?
Nob Hill Gazette
25 Best Day Trips from San Francisco
Vacation Idea
11 Epic Day Trips from SF
Sugar & Stamps

June 2020

Half Moon Bay Coastside Opens Up
Taste CA Travel
Half Moon Bay Welcomes Leisure Travelers
Destination Luxury
Take A Coastal Trip from SF to HMB
Michelin Man
9 Best Day Trips from San Francisco
Touropia

January 2020

Find Instant Bliss on This Central Coast Road Trip
Visit CA & @Roamaroo

December 2019

Snow in SF? Here’s where to find fake snow in the Bay Area
SFGATE
11 Romantic Honeymoon Destinations in California
TripsToDiscover.com

November 2019

23 Activities for Your Holiday Bucket List
RedTricycle
Holiday Events 2019: It’s Christmastime in The City
SFExaminer
Coastal Awakenings on Half Moon Bay
Connect
The Most “Insta-Worthy” Holiday Locations!
San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau

October 2019

A coastal get-away: Down Highway 1 to Half Moon Bay
Napa Valley Register
Insider guide: Where to eat, drink and play in Half Moon Bay
The Mercury News

September 2019

On the Scene: Half Moon Bay Gives Groups a Taste of the Good Life
Meetings Today

July 2019

3 Enchanting California Beach Towns
Westways.com

June 2019

Things to Do on a Getaway to Half Moon Bay
TripSavvy
Rejser Highway 1 (Danish)
DK4 TV Station
Weekend Getaway: Half Moon Bay & Pescadero
TripSavvy

May 2019

One Day, One Place: Pescadero
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
Reasons to Hightail It to Half Moon Bay
Oakland Magazine
Half Moon Bay: A “Country Mouse” Getaway
Montecito Journal

March 2019

12 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Half Moon Bay
PlanetWare
America’s Best Ecotourism Destinations
Rave Reviews
The Best Places To Live on the Coast in 2019
Coastal Living
Vacay By the Bay
Beyond L.A.
The Best Bites and Sips in Half Moon Bay, California
CiaoBambino.com
Where To Stay In Half Moon Bay: Beach House Hotel
ThisIsMyHappiness.com

February 2019

Favorite Hotels & Inns In Northern California
ThisIsMyHappiness.com

January 2019

U.S. Cities That Make Great Winter Vacation Destinations
CheatSheet.com
Escape L.A. in San Francisco and Half Moon Bay
L.A. Parent

November 2018

Bay Area People: Half Moon Bay Shopping
KTVU Fox 2
Dungeness crab 2018: Where to buy, eat in the Bay Area
San Jose Mercury News

October 2018

We’ve Planned Your Most Pumpkin-Centric Vacation in the Pumpkin Capital of the World (PS: It’s on the Coast!)
Coastal Living
Half Moon Rising
The Ritz-Carlton Magazine

September 2018

Top Things to Do in Pescadero, CA
VIA Magazine
Celebrate Fall in Half Moon Bay, CA
VIA Magazine
Step Inside the Super Bowl of Pumpkin Weigh-Offs
Food & Wine
Fall Road Trips from the Bay Area
Red Tricycle
Discover the San Francisco Bay Area- Half Moon Bay
Visit California
10 places you need to see when driving the Pacific Coast Highway
USA Today
Pumpkins Abound Along the Half Moon Bay Coastside, CA
The Holiday and Travel Magazine
Exploring the Beauty and Versatility of California’s Half Moon Bay
Meeting Professionals International

August 2018

From San Francisco to Big Sur: Every PIt Stop You Need to Make Along the Way
Thrillist
How to Spend A Weekend In Half Moon Bay
This is My Happiness

July 2018

Suite Spot: Cameron’s Inn, Half Moon Bay
San Francisco Chronicle
Where to watch the sunset with a cocktail around Half Moon Bay
San Francisco Chronicle

June 2018

The 10 best things to do in Half Moon Bay
TimeOut
Summer’s Coolest Destinations- 6 Great Escapes From the Brutal Texas Heat
PaperCityMag.com
Half Moon Bay Coastside’s “Farm + Fish + Flowers”
The Holiday and Travel Magazine
Here’s where you’ll find maximum fun for your Fourth of July celebrations
Los Angeles Times

May 2018

Why You Should Choose Half Moon Bay as Your Next Dream Vacation!
My Global Viewpoint

April 2018

This is California’s Best Road Trip
New York Post
Half Moon Bay Bucket List: 30 Things to Do Along California’s Coastside
Bucket List Journey
Half Moon Bay, California Microguide
Bravo Your City

February 2018

33 Incredible Springtime Adventures
ArchitecturalDigest.com
Back to the Bay
Austin American-Statesman

December 2017

20 Top Destinations for a Winter Vacation in the U.S.A.
Frommer’s
Great Traditions Worth Experiencing at World Hotels
Frommer’s
The Weekender: Half Moon Bay
DuJour
Around the Bay: A Day in Half Moon Bay
Where Magazine

November 2017

Postcard Panoramas and Epic Eats an Hour from San Francisco
Fathom
Dungeness crab: Where to eat, buy NOW in the Bay Area
Mercury News

October 2017

The Ultimate Guide to Half Moon Bay, Your Perfect Fall Getaway
Thrillist
10 Fun Things To Do In The Fall In The Bay Area
SFist
Fun pumpkin patches near the Bay Area
TimeOut

September 2017

Pumpkin Fun at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
NBC Bay Area
The Road Trip of the Future
Via Magazine

August 2017

20 Small Bay Area Towns You Need to Visit Right Now
Curbed San Francisco

July 2017

3 Reasons to Plan Your Stay at The Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay
A Fabulous Fete
Half Moon Bay, California
MadelineLu.com
Our Favorite Must-See Small Towns in Northern California
SFGate

June 2017

The Best U.S. Beach Towns to Live In
Travel + Leisure
California’s Greatest Beaches
Outside
Trying to escape the Bay Area heat? Try these day trips
SFGate.com
Onboard visita praia preferida de Slater
Globo
A Perfect Weekend in Half Moon Bay, California
JetSet Christina
California’s Golden Meeting Opportunities
Successful Meetings
How to Throw a Northern California Organic Wedding
Bridal Bar Radio

May 2017

Tastable: California
TasteTV
One Day, One Place: Half Moon Bay
San Francisco Chronicle

April 2017

Bay Area Easy, Half Moon Bay and Beyond
Laguna Beach Magazine & Newport Beach Magazine

March 2017

An Hour-By-Hour Guide to a Day (or Two!) in Half Moon Bay
Bayarea.com

February 2017

Luxe Weekend Getaways and Day Trips from San Francisco
Departures Travel

January 2017

Chill, Dad: this coast is cool
Sunday Times (UK)
Valentine weekend: 5 romantic Bay Area getaways
Mercury News
California Wine Country Road Trip: Sonoma to Santa Barbara
Love Wins California Magazine

December 2016

Uncover the Splendor of the California Coastline
Bella Magazine, Los Angeles
Puttin on the Ritz
South Bay Accent Magazine

October 2016

Weekend getaway: Año Nuevo’s rowdy rookery of toddler seals
The Mercury News
Inn-Escapable: Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay
The Mercury News
10 of the wildest West Coast experiences all the way from Frisco to LA
Express

September 2016

The Pumpkin Festival in Half Moon Bay, California
USA Today

July 2016

8 Must-Visit Spas on the California Coast
Allure Magazine
Getaway: Half Moon Bay
San Joaquin Magazine

June 2016

Carolyn Livengood: Farm+Fish+Flowers event planned in Half Moon Bay
The Mercury News
Farm + Fish + Flowers (Formerly Tour des Fleurs)
Edible Silicon Valley

April 2016

A Modern Guide to Half Moon Bay
7 x 7
The Ultimate California Getaway: Half Moon Bay
A Global Lifestyle.com

March 2016

Devil’s Slide Trail: Hiking or Biking Old Pacific Coast Highway
CaliforniaThroughMyLens.com
A Culinary Trip to Half Moon Bay, California
About.com

January 2016

Chill, Dad: this coast is cool
The Times
Five Winter Getaways We Love Near San Francisco
Travel & Leisure

September 2015

Savor summer’s end with a kid friendly getaway to Half Moon Bay
LA Times

August 2015

A Modern Guide to Pescadero
7 x 7

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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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