Half Moon Bay Outdoor Activities…A little Something for everyone
With its wealth of beaches, parks, open spaces and the great Pacific Ocean, Half Moon Bay has a plethora of outdoor recreational activities for you to enjoy. Whether you are looking for a day hike through the Purissima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, biking down the Coast Bluff Trail or a stand up paddle in Half Moon Bay’s harbor. And after the fun and games are over, take a breather and enjoy one of its fine restaurants or pick out that perfect gift from one of the unique boutiques.
Bike Rides
Beaches
Bird Watching
Bocce Ball Courts
La Nebbia
La Nebbia is a local Half Moon Bay boutique winery known for their bold red wines. Friday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm you can enjoy some delicious wines and unwind with a picnic in their garden area. You can also rent one of their Bocce Ball Courts for $35 per hour.
Major rating websites rate La Nebbia 3.5 to 4.3 stars out of 5.
Address: 12341 San Mateo Road – Half Moon Bay – CA 94019
Phone: 650.726.9463
Website: http://www.lanebbiawinery.com/play.php
Day and Summer Camps
Half Moon Bay Day and Summer Camps provide a wide variety of fun and educational opportunities for children of all ages. From sports and cooking camps to farming and horseback riding, you are sure to find something that will engage your child throughout the summer months.
Learn more by going to our children’s camp page
Fitness Centers
625 Third Ave, Half Moon Bay – (650) 726-4040
717 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA (650) 726-1657
Fishing
Half Moon Bay, California offers excellent fishing opportunities both offshore and inshore. It is an excellent fishing destination for anglers of all skill levels, offering plenty of opportunities to catch a wide variety of fish species.
Offshore fishing in Half Moon Bay is particularly famous for its abundance of large game fish species such as salmon, albacore, halibut, rockfish, and lingcod. Charter boats and private boats can be hired to take anglers to the deeper waters of the Pacific for these fish species.
Inshore fishing in Half Moon Bay is equally enjoyable and is ideal for beginners or those looking for a more relaxed fishing experience. Popular inshore fish species include surf perch, striped bass, and flounder.
Half Moon Bay also hosts several fishing tournaments throughout the year, which attract both locals and visitors. The most popular tournament is the annual Half Moon Bay Salmon Derby, which takes place every year in July.
Fishing Reports and Services
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing and Tackle
Provides a comprehensive daily fishing report and, of course, bait and tackle.
Address: 27 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (650) 728-3377
Website: https://www.hmbfishing.com/fishcounts.php
Fishing Charters and Party Boats
Huli Cat Sportfishing & Charter Boat
Major rating websites rate Queen of Hearts 3.5 to 4.7 stars out of 5.
Address: 1 Johnson Pier h9, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (650) 726-2926
Website: https://www.hulicat.com/
Queen of Hearts
They provide fishing charters and whale watching tours.
Major rating websites rate Queen of Hearts 4 to 4.9 stars out of 5. We rate them a solid 4.2 stars.
Address: 27 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (510) 581-2628
Website: https://fishingboat.com/
Riptide Sportfishing
Located in the Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, Riptide Charters provides individuals and groups adventures in sport fishing and whale watching.
Major rating websites rate Riptide Sportfishing 3.5 to 4 stars out of 5.
Address: 1 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (650) 728-8433
Website: https://www.riptide.net/
Golf Courses
Half Moon Bay Hiking
Horse Back Riding
Sea Horse Ranch Friendly Acres
1828 North Cabrillo Hwy (Hwy 1), Half Moon Bay
(650) 726-2362
Kayaking
Pillar Point Harbor, Parking in lot C (650) 773- 6101
Massage - Therapeutic
625 D Purissima Street, Half Moon Bay – (650) 726-2900
940 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA (650) 726-3555
Irma Morawietz-Therapeutic Massage
HMB Studio and In-Home Appointments – (650) 888-8988
Serving Half Moon Bay and the Coastside – A Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and Certified Nurses Aid (CNA), I have many years of experience and regularly take workshops to expand and enhance my skills.
Rock/Wall Climbing
Along the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Castle Rock State Park contains 3,600 acres of coast redwood, Douglas-fir, and madrone forest. Steep canyons are sprinkled with unusual rock formations that are popular with rock climbers, and hikers can enjoy the 32 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails.
Roller Skating
Sailing Schools
214 Princeton Ave. (at Vassar Street) Princeton, CA
(650) 728-2120
Website: http://www.hmbyc.org/
Scenic Boat Tours/Rentals
Fishing Charters and Party Boats
Huli Cat Sportfishing & Charter Boat
Major rating websites rate Queen of Hearts 3.5 to 4.7 stars out of 5.
Address: 1 Johnson Pier h9, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (650) 726-2926
Website: https://www.hulicat.com/
Queen of Hearts
They provide fishing charters and whale watching tours.
Major rating websites rate Queen of Hearts 4 to 4.9 stars out of 5. We rate them a solid 4.2 stars.
Address: 27 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (510) 581-2628
Website: https://fishingboat.com/
Riptide Sportfishing
Located in the Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, Riptide Charters provides individuals and groups adventures in sport fishing and whale watching.
Major rating websites rate Riptide Sportfishing 3.5 to 4 stars out of 5.
Address: 1 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (650) 728-8433
Website: https://www.riptide.net/
SCUBA Diving
Surfing
General Surf Conditions in Half Moon Bay
Generally speaking, Half Moon Bay’s surf is often less than desirable because it is too exposed to the ocean and the Bay’s bottom is too flat to create the desired surf conditions. On occasion, though, when the the perfect set of environmental conditions hit, it can create some truly great surfing conditions along the four miles of sandy beaches that make up the crescent shape of Half Moon Bay.
For more information on Half Moon Bay Surfing, please go to our surf page.
Theme Parks
12320 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA 650) 726-2342
Explorer1.com Review – This family farm specializes in year round activities for children such as pony rides, tractor/train rides, petting zoo, etc. Adults may find the seasonal decorations and crowds a little much, but children seem to love it!
Looking for a major theme park with really cool rides? Click here to expand your search.
Tours
Coastal Elegance Tours — Providing guided eco-tours
2 Alameda Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (650) 712-8456
Come with us and & experience unsurpassed personal attention while exploring one of the most ecologically diverse habitats in North America.
Train Rides
Roaring Camp Big Trees Railroad
Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest.
Departing from the Santa Cruz Mountains, travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across a 1909 steel truss bridge and through an 1875 tunnel before arriving at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Major rating websites rate Riptide Sportfishing 4.5 to 4.6 stars out of 5. We rate it a solid 4.6 stars. The train travels through some spectacular scenery. It’s open air so in the fall it can be chilly, so be sure to dress appropriately.
Address: 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA 95018
Phone: (831) 335-4484
Website: https://www.roaringcamp.com/