Things To Do
Explore Half Moon Bay
Check out some of the sites, sounds, and flavors of HMB while you visit!
Explore Pacifica
Pacifica is a great gem just 20 minutes south of San Francisco. Read through this Bold Italic article to learn about some of best spots to check out.
Beaches
Highway 1 is packed with amazing beaches. Check out the California Beaches link to find some of our most beautiful beaches in Half Moon Bay, Pacifica, and Half Moon Bay! Careful - the water is cold even in August ;)
Fishing
If you like fishing, check out Half Moon Bay Sportfishing & Tackle for information on how to rent a rod or get out on the water!
Hiking
This area has some epic hiking - both along the coastal cliffs and in the inland parks. There is a variety of trails for all levels of experience. Explore the links below to find one that works for you! AllTrails - Best hikes around Pacifica: https://www.alltrails.com/us/california/pacifica AllTrails - Best hikes around Montara: https://www.alltrails.com/us/california/montara AllTrails - Best hikes around Half Moon Bay: https://www.alltrails.com/us/california/half-moon-bay
Horseback Riding
One of the best ways to check out the California coastline is on horseback. Go to Sea Horse Ranch for tours!
Kayak, SUP, & Bike Rentals
The California coastline around Half Moon Bay is beautiful and perfect for exploring by sea or land. Half Moon Bay Kayak Company rents kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and bikes. It's located in the marina so the waters are calm and perfect for beginners. Enjoy!
Surfing Rentals: Nor Cal Surf Shop
Linda Mar State Beach is a great place for beginner surfers to ride some waves! Go to Nor Cal to rent a wet suite and a board, and walk a short ways to the beach. You can even eat the coolest looking Taco Bell right on the beach afterwards :) Other beaches around Pacifica, Montara, and Half Moon Bay are for more advanced surfers. Find more information here: http://visitpacifica.com/index.php?page=16
Tide Pooling
Northern California is known for some of the best tide pooling in the country. If you want to walk around the shoreline and discover vibrant sea stars, anemones, and other exciting creatures, head to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve in Moss Beach. Before you go, check the tide! It has to be low tide to see the pools: http://www.fitzgeraldreserve.org/newffmrsite/lowtides/
Whale Watching
If you have a full day to spare, get out on the water to see some of incredible wildlife - summer time is humpback and blue whale migrating season. Ocean Society is a nonprofit that operating whale watching tours from San Francisco to the Farallon Islands. The Farallon Islands, just 27 miles off San Francisco, lie amid the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, a food-rich marine ecosystem that attracts whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions and seabirds each summer and fall to feed and to breed. Researchers have catalogued hundreds of individual humpback and blue whales as seasonal feeding residents. 36 species of marine mammals, including 18 species of whales and dolphins, and more than 250,000 nesting seabirds can be found here.
Wine Tasting
Sure, you can drive up to Napa and Sonoma, but you can also check out world-class wine tasting in Half Moon Bay. Check at La Nebbia Winery for the local flavors :)