Montara & Half Moon Bay Guidebook
Food Scene
Truly the most elegant restaurant from San Francisco to Santa Cruz! Delicious Peruvian food, pisco sours & fine wines.
70 locals recommend
La Costanera
260 Capistrano RdTruly the most elegant restaurant from San Francisco to Santa Cruz! Delicious Peruvian food, pisco sours & fine wines.
Warm atmosphere, fantastic Italian food and wine in Half Moon Bay, CA.
36 locals recommend
It's Italia
401 Main StWarm atmosphere, fantastic Italian food and wine in Half Moon Bay, CA.
Famous lobster roll, raw oysters, clam chowder, pasta, views of the harbor and ocean. Popular ~ $$$$.
98 locals recommend
Sam's Chowder House
4210 CA-1Famous lobster roll, raw oysters, clam chowder, pasta, views of the harbor and ocean. Popular ~ $$$$.
Fantastic food & drinks overlooking the ocean. Excellent service. History is fascinating. Outdoor seating on the back patio.
83 locals recommend
Moss Beach Distillery
140 Beach WayFantastic food & drinks overlooking the ocean. Excellent service. History is fascinating. Outdoor seating on the back patio.
Barbara's Fishtrap
281 Capistrano RdFamous!!
Jettywave Distillery
155 BroadwayCameron's Pub & Restaurant
1410 Cabrillo Hwy SEnglish Pub w a fun game room for kids!
Dinosaurs
50 Eureka DrBest Vietnamese sandwiches ever!!
Excellent beer & food! Sit outside & enjoy. Simple, not complicated.
14 locals recommend
Sacrilege Brewery + Kitchen
730 Main StExcellent beer & food! Sit outside & enjoy. Simple, not complicated.
Gherkin's Sandwich Shop
171 7th St Big sandwiches, soup, chips, drinks!
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
390 Capistrano RdGood food, beer and sometimes live bands!
Live music, pool tables, bar & small restaurant. Outdoor space in back is very nice!
42 locals recommend
Old Princeton Landing Public House & Grill
460 Capistrano RdLive music, pool tables, bar & small restaurant. Outdoor space in back is very nice!
Pilot Light
Breakfast!
Kusina 7107 Beach Cafe and Bar
New place- I haven’t been yet but I’m hearing good reviews.
Sage Bakehouse
Savory and sweet baked items, coffee!
Parks & Nature
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
200 Nevada AveTide Pools when the tide is out!
Montara Beach
Cabrillo HwyAno Nuevo State Park
Many large Sea Lions ~ docent guided tour is the best!
Peaceful redwood tree trails, good for all hiking levels.
37 locals recommend
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve
Peaceful redwood tree trails, good for all hiking levels.
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
200 Nevada AveMavericks Beach
Mavericks World-Renown Big Wave Surf Spot!
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve
Peaceful redwood trail along the creek.
Essentials
Groceries, supplies. 15 minute drive to/from the house. Both Pacifica and Half Moon Bay.
416 locals recommend
Safeway
2020 Market StGroceries, supplies. 15 minute drive to/from the house. Both Pacifica and Half Moon Bay.
Spangler's Market
401 Ave AlhambraGrocery Outlet
New Leaf Community Markets
150 San Mateo RdHigh End Community Market!
Arts & Culture
Madrone Arts
Coastal Artists Co-Op!
M Stark Gallery
Fabulous Contemporary Art! Well worth the time to see.
Shopping
Massive wholesale space with plants for sale- open to the public. Ask for Michelle. :) Closed weekends.
Rocket Farms Wholesale Center
Massive wholesale space with plants for sale- open to the public. Ask for Michelle. :) Closed weekends.
Sightseeing
Pescadero
Old California Western town for lunch and shopping~
Currently being restored. Hostel, small gift shop, beautiful view.
23 locals recommend
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Pigeon Point RoadCurrently being restored. Hostel, small gift shop, beautiful view.
Fresh Strawberries from the farm, chocolate covered, shortcake, hot coffee!
35 locals recommend
Swanton Berry Farm
25 Swanton RdFresh Strawberries from the farm, chocolate covered, shortcake, hot coffee!
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Exciting rides, live bands on Friday nights, on the beach!
Historical tours are interesting and quite fun! Explore the origins of Half Moon Bay!
James Johnston House
100 Higgins Canyon RdHistorical tours are interesting and quite fun! Explore the origins of Half Moon Bay!