Half Moon Bay, CA is a coastal gem that seems to be untouched by time.\u00a0 A walk through the center of town is like going back to yesteryear, but don’t let the vintage facade fool you, it’s home to many delightful restaurants<\/a> and shops that can cater to just about any interest.<\/p>\n Although Half Moon Bay gets far fewer visitors than its touristy counterparts Santa Cruz<\/a> and Monterey<\/a>, its streets swell with people every October when the Art & Pumpkin Festival<\/a> hits town.\u00a0 If you plan to attend this highly publicized and populated event, you may want to make hotel reservations<\/a> early.<\/p>\n \u2022 Location \u2013<\/strong> Located 30 miles south of San Francisco and 45 miles north of Santa Cruz.<\/p>\n \u2022 Population \u2013<\/strong> Around 13,050 residents<\/p>\n \u2022 Established \u00a0 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong> The town has been thriving since the early 1900’s<\/p>\n \u2022 Weather \u00a0 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0 Generally speaking, Half Moon Bay has the warmest daytime temperatures during the spring and fall months.\u00a0\u00a0 During the summer months, the days can be overcast, foggy, and very chilly\u00a0 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0 especially in June and July .\u00a0 Winter months are often overcast, rainy and cold.<\/p>\n \u2022 Primary Industries \u00a0 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong> farming, ranching, fishing, and tourism.<\/p>\n \u2022 Eco-friendly Activities<\/a>\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0 <\/strong>Surrounded by the natural beauty of the ocean and green spaces, Half Moon Bay is home to many eco-friendly activities that can cater to just about any outdoor enthusiast.<\/p>\n \u2022 Fishing & Whale-Watching Tours<\/a>\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0 <\/strong>Charter a boat and enjoy a day of deep-sea fishing or a join in on a whale-watching excursion<\/p>\n \u2022 Pillar Point Marsh<\/a>\u00a0 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0 A great location for beach-combers and bird-watchers.<\/p>\n \u2022 Half Moon Bay State Beach<\/a> \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0 Made up of several great beaches with long sandy shorelines that are perfect for swimming, surfing, surf fishing, beach-combing, etc.<\/p>\n \u2022 Agriculture Tourism<\/a><\/strong> \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0 Half Moon Bay is surrounded by area gardens, organic farms, demonstration farms, greenhouses and much more.<\/p>\n \u2022 Half Moon Bay Coastside & Bluff Top Trails<\/a> \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0 The 3+ mile Bluff Top Trail offers sweeping ocean views for walkers, joggers, strollers and bike riders. It also has easy beach access for sunbathing, kite flying, and picnicking ..<\/p>\n \u2022 Pillar Point Harbor<\/a>\u00a0 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0 Full of outdoor activities including boating, kayaking, walking, biking, bird-watching, surf fishing, and much more.<\/p>\n \u2022 City Center<\/a> \u00a0 \u2013 <\/strong>\u00a0 Downtown Half Moon Bay offers many unique boutiques, restaurants and book shops.<\/p>\n \u2022 Harbor Village<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0 Located in the Pillar Point Harbor, the recently complete Harbor Village is home to the area’s only indoor mall, Oceano Hotel & Spa, and several restaurants<\/p>\n \u2022 Pasta Moon Restaurant<\/a>\u00a0 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0 315 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA (650) 726-5126<\/p>\n Explorer1.com Review:\u00a0A nice cozy ambiance, great food and service make this a wonderful choice for a special occasion or romantic dinner. Prices range from moderate to expensive.<\/em><\/p>\n \u2022 Half Moon Bay Brewing Company<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 \u2013 <\/strong>\u00a0 390 Capistrano Ave., Pillar Point Harbor, CA\u00a0 (650) 728-2739<\/p>\n \u2022 Cetrella Bistro & Caf\u00e9<\/a>\u00a0 \u2013 <\/strong>\u00a0 845 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA (650) 726-4090<\/p>\n Explorer1.com Review \u2500 Great desserts, good food, and an inviting ambiance make this an excellent choice for a special occasion or romantic dinner. Please note, though, that the menu items can be a little unusual, so it’s not the best place for those that aren’t adventurous eaters and children. Also, during brunch, I found that their service can be a little below par, and their cocktails can be a little overpowering — especially their bloody Mary. Dinner and brunch prices are expensive.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 Art & Pumpkin Festival<\/a><\/strong> \u00a0 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0 If you plan to attend this highly publicized and populated\u00a0 event in October, you may want to make hotel reservations<\/a> early!<\/p>\n|| Area Snapshot<\/h3>\n
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