Giant Pumpkin Contest
Monday, October 10, 2022, 7am–2pm The gathering of titanic pumpkins will take place at the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-off! Nearly 100 participants will enter their massive pumpkins in hopes of capturing the coveted title and $9/pound for the 2021...
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Surviving the 2022 Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival... According to organizers, up to 250,000 attendees will visit Half Moon Bay over the two day festival. If you plan ahead of time, you can avoid the heavy stop and go traffic by booking a hotel room in Half...
Half Moon Bay Christmas Events
No fruitcake here, we only list the good stuff! First, my apologies to fruitcake lovers everywhere. Some of my best friends love fruitcakes. Second, Half Moon Bay loves to throw a good ol' fashioned community event, and none are bigger than those during the Christmas...
Poplar Beach
Operated by the City of Half Moon Bay, it's picturesque setting is ideal for sunbathing, fishing and picnicking on the beach. Also, along the bluff top, you can take in the sweeping ocean views from a number of park benches that line the Bluff Top Trail. The Bluff Top...
Bird Watching
Half Moon Bay's many wetlands and natural preserves create an inviting environment for more than 200 species of birds -- creating a bird watching paradise. The feature phot above was taken along the Coastside/Bluff Trail just above Poplar Beach. Pescadero Marsh...
Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail
The Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail is a popular hiking/nature walking trail that offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding coastline. The well-maintained trail is approximately 3 miles long and is rated as moderate in difficulty, making it a great...
Mezzaluna
Located about four miles north of Half Moon Bay, Mezzaluna offers southern Italian dishes with a California flair. They try to source much of their high quality meats, fish, and produce.
Pillar Point Harbor
Located four miles north of Half Moon Bay, Pillar Point Harbor is used by both pleasure and commercial fishing boats—and on occasion the Lady Washington, a large wooded tall ship, that allows visitors to come aboard and explore the ship of yesteryear. The Harbor has...
Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm
Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm is our top pick for families with smaller children. Although they don’t have the bouncy houses and rides that some of the other pumpkin patches have, they do have a lot of great photo opportunities where you can capture your cherished memories. They also have a great selection of pumpkins form traditional to heirloom.
Arata’s Pumpkin Farm
Arata’s Pumpkin Farm is one of our top picks for families with older children. They have a variety of activities from their giant hay maze to tractor rides to a haunted barn and…oh yeah…a large selection of pumpkins. The only drawback is the cost can be steep!
