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An unrivaled combination of classic small coastal towns, rural charm and stunning natural beauty.

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Everything an offsite needs is already here in Half Moon Bay. 30 minutes from SFO, a walkable downtown, unique venues, a working harbor — all close enough together that your group can do real work. If you're planning your next offsite or client event we'd love to show you around.

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About 90,000 baby Chinook salmon got a head start on life this week at Pillar Point Harbor, with Chamber CEO Krystlyn pulling the lever that sent them off. That's what makes Pillar Point what it is. A working harbor, with small good things happening when you're not looking.

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The fields you see from Highway 1 aren't decoration. Half Moon Bay has been a farming town since the 1800s, shaped by generations of families who saw what the cool air and mineral-rich soil could do.

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Look up on Main Street and you'll find the IOOF Hall, built in 1895 from lumber milled at the head of Purisima Creek. It's one of a handful of buildings still standing from before the 1906 earthquake. Half Moon Bay's downtown has been here a while. It's worth slowing down for.

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Some mornings on the Coastside don't ask anything of you.

Just light through the fog. The sound of waves below. A walk that doesn't need a destination.

The part of Half Moon Bay you stay an extra night for.

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Middle of the week. No agenda. No crowds. Your to-do list isn't going anywhere. Drive over the hill, walk the beach, have a long lunch downtown. You'll be back before dark — and it'll feel like you were gone for days.

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A morning walk by the harbor turned into an afternoon on Main Street, dinner by the water, and sunset at Surfers’ Beach. Some places just have a way of slowing the day down.

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Small businesses are the soul of this town. From Main Street shops and galleries to the restaurants and vendors down at the harbor, the people who run this place give it its character. This week and every week, stop in, say hello, and pick up something local.

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Golden cliffs, open shoreline, and a little more space to wander—Montara State Beach offers one of the most scenic stretches of coast just north of Half Moon Bay.

It’s the kind of place where a simple walk turns into something more.

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A better weekend is closer than you think. 🌊

Flavors of the Peninsula through May 3 🍽️
Dream Machines • Apr 26 🚗
Coastal Wildflower Day • Apr 26 🌼

Plus live music, Farmers’ Market, galleries & more. See our events calendar for details. #HalfMoonBay

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There’s always something new to discover in Half Moon Bay: Olive Outdoor Living & Garden Supply is now open, Cobani is bringing Mediterranean flavors to the Coastside, SeaBreeze Art Collective has opened, and Saviz Boutique has moved to a new location.

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Flavors of the Peninsula returns April 23–May 3, with more than 100 restaurants across the region taking part. Half Moon Bay favorites from Cameron’s Restaurant & Pub to Mezza Luna Restaurant will participate, with the finale May 1 at La Costanera. https://t.co/bPeNXauogu

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Spring has arrived at Pillar Point Harbor. This is the season for slow walks along the water, a stop for lunch in the sun, and a little extra time spent watching the boats sway in the harbor. With brighter skies and longer afternoons, it’s an easy place to linger.

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The California Welcome Center Half Moon Bay and the Coastside Chamber of Commerce are celebrating a new home! Join us on Thursday, April 2 from 4–6 PM for a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, with the ribbon cutting taking place at approximately 5 PM. https://t.co/PiCiyMZYDq

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Take your time on Main Street. Browse a few shops, find a sunny bench, stop for lunch, and see where the afternoon leads. Downtown Half Moon Bay is the kind of place that rewards wandering.

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Still enjoying the warm weather in Half Moon Bay.

Sunny skies, warm afternoons, and long walks along the water—one of the best ways to cool off.

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It’s only March, but it already feels like summer in Half Moon Bay.

Sunshine and temps in the 70s all week—perfect weather for a walk on the beach, lunch by the harbor, or an afternoon exploring downtown.

If you’ve been waiting for a reason to get outside, this might be it.

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Some evenings in Half Moon Bay feel like they’re painted by the sky itself.

Golden light, rolling waves, and a quiet walk along the shore as the day comes to a close.

This is the kind of moment that reminds you why people keep coming back.

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With the recent excitement around filming in Half Moon Bay, we’re revisiting our town’s long history on the big screen. From classic films to more recent productions, our coastline has played a starring role more than once. https://t.co/bMb6NYrSiK

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Half Moon Bay recently played backdrop to a major film production. Did you catch any of the action while it was in town? 👀 https://t.co/zOgtIIXL8v