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Things to do in Half Moon Bay 

There are lots of good reasons to come to Half Moon Bay (on the California coast just 30 minutes south of San Francisco): beaches, hiking, biking on our new path by the coast, whale watching.

So many wonderful things to try...historical walk, golfing, surfing, local art galleries and shops to visit.

We also have many restaurants offering an array of exquisite food, great wine lists, fabulous cocktails, even live entertainment.

Whether you want a quiet romantic experience, or a group social scene, you'll find it here.


See the list below with more information about each activity. Select any category from the drop-down list.

Sam Chowder House:
STEVAN PASERO

Friday, December 23rd 2011

STEVAN PASERO is recognized worldwide as one of the most influential and versatile guitarists of the past three decades. He is a prolific composer, performer, recording artist and studio producer and is one of a few guitarists to record in several music idioms successfully - bridging classical, jazz, flamenco and world music markets.

For more details see listing below...

2011 Annual Whale Watching - 2011-10-18

The Oceanic Society
Our naturalist-led educational trips leave on Saturdays and Sundays (and selected Fridays) from Pillar Point Harbor from December through May.

For nearly three decades, the Oceanic Society has taken participants out on its Coast Guard certified vessels to witness one of nature's greatest spectacles: the annual 3,000 mile migration of nearly 17,000 gray whales from their feeding grounds in the Arctic to the calm lagoons of Baja, Mexico, for mating and calving, and back.

Sportfishing Fishing - Rockfish and more - 2011-10-31 6:00am to 3:pm

Huli Cat Sportfishing and Charter Boat
Pillar Point
El Granada, CA 94018

Rockfish takes place from May or June into about December. The State of California and Federal groups such as the PFMC regulate the season. That are a large number of fish that may be caught while fishing for Rockfish. Blues, Blacks, Yellowtails, Olives, Vermillions, Coppers, China Cod, Black and Yellow, Rosy Rockfish, Cabezon and Ling Cod are among the fish that you may go home with. An occasional Halibut is taken on Rockfish trips...

Terry Disley 'Rocking-Jazz piano!' - 2011-12-16 7:00pm

Miramar Beach Restaurant
131 Mirada Rd.
Half Moon Bay, California 94019
Phone: 650-726-9053

After touring & recording with Grammy Nominated Acoustic Alchemy, performing jazz dates at London's Ronnie Scott's, being a first call session player in London...

Half Moon Bay Farmer's Market - 2011-12-17 9:00am to 1:00pm

Farmer's Market
Shoreline Station

Great selection of local farmers. Also includes pastry chef, gourmet produce, flowers growers and great music.

Wise Woman Yoga - 2011-12-19 11:00am to 12:30pm

Linda Grace Frost
Studio 4 Pilates 213 San Mateo Road, #106-110
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Gentle Stretch Yoga presents an introduction to basic sitting and standing yoga poses for men and women. The class emphasizes stretching, coordination of breath with movement and attention to alignment...

Stevan Pasero - 2011-12-23 6pm - 9pm

Sam Chowder House
4210 N. Cabrillo Hwy
Half Moon Bay,CA 94019

STEVAN PASERO is recognized worldwide as one of the most influential and versatile guitarists of the past three decades. He is a prolific composer, performer, recording artist and studio producer and is one of a few guitarists to record in several music idioms successfully - bridging classical, jazz, flamenco and world music markets.

Stan Erhart Band - 2011-12-31 4:00-8:00 pm

Sam Chowder House
4210 N. Cabrillo Hwy
Half Moon Bay,CA 94019

By way of Kansas City and Chicago to San Francisco...

Stan's roots go back to the family farm in Kansas; where hard work and play were accompanied by John Deere tractors, V-8 cars, & country guitars. His brother's baritone horn was the first instrument, followed by guitar, vocals, sax, flute, and an interest in keyboards.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - 2012-01-06 8:00pm

Pacifica Spindrift Players
1050 Crespi Dr. Pacifica

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Written by: Tennessee Williams
Directed by: Gary Pugh-Newman

Wealthy Mississippi plantation owner Big Daddy Pollitt is disturbed by both the strained and childless marriage of his favored alcoholic son Brick and his other son, Gooper,...

Wise Woman Yoga - 2012-01-09 11:00AM - 12:30PM

Linda Grace Frost
Studio 4 Pilates 213 San Mateo Road, #106-110
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

"Wise Woman Yoga" addresses issues specific to peri-menopause menopause and graceful aging. We focus on bringing strength and flexibility to the spine balancing the endocrine...

5 Ingredient Dishes - 2012-01-18 6 pm

The Family Chef
New Leaf
150 San Mateo Rd
Half Moon Bay, California 94019

If you want more flavor and less fuss, this is the class for you. Chef Amy Fothergill believes dishes should be simple, fresh and always delicious...

Yoga Movement level 2-4 - 2012-01-25 8:30 to 10:00am

Linda Grace Frost
Studio 4 Pilates 213 San Mateo Road, #106-110
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

"Yoga Movement" is a form created by Gay White which combines the flow of dance with the precision and alignment of Iyengar Yoga...

Pillar Point Harbor Tours - 2012-01-31

Pillar Point Educational Fund

Come join us for an hour long, narrated tour of Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay on the IRENE, a fully-restored 1925 classic Monterey-style fishing vessel.

Belly dance - 2012-01-31

Dasha Bogdanova

Tuesdays ~ 7:00 pm ~ 8:15 pm
~ Connect with your Inner Goddess ~
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