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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.

VAHAGNI TRIO
Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society

April 14th, 2013 4:30pm

Vahagni's groundbreaking releases introduce him not only as a composer and guitar virtuoso but a pioneer in new World Music...

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Horse Back Riding - 2011-01-01

Sea Horse Ranch
1828 Cabrillo Hwy N
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Sea Horse Ranch was opened originally in 1963 and has been in continual operation since that time.

We are most fortunate in having a wonderful group of employees, many of whom have worked on this ranch for 18 or more years.

2013 Annual Whale Watching - 2011-03-01

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.

Learn How to Surf - 2011-04-30

Sea, Surf and Fun
Princeton Jetty (Surfer's Beach)

I created the first French surf school in California. I am trying to get the French community of the bay area and tourists to surfing, but at the same time I love to have some American students too. I will teach you in French or in English depending on your preferences!

Kings Mountain School Night - 2013-04-11 5:30pm to 9:30pm

Mountain House
13808 Skyline Blvd
Woodside

The Mountain House will donate 50% of net sales for the evening to Kings Mountain Elementary School.

The regular dinner menu will be served. The Mountain House is located at 13808 Skyline Blvd, Woodside The restaurant opens for dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Phone number for reservations: (650) 851-8541 or online at www.themountainhouse.com

Jenny Kerr - 2013-04-12 5 PM

Sam's Chowder House
4210 North Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

A multi-instrumentalist as well as a poetic and passionate songwriter, Jenny Kerr is known for foot-stomping live shows and powerful, authentic voice. Her self-produced debut release, Itch drew critical acclaim as well as comparisons to Delbert McClinton and Janis Joplin. The album sold out during her first year of touring. Kerr is a skilled player of fingerstyle guitar, clawhammer banjo, harmonica, piano, and dobro...

Stevan Pasero - 2013-04-19 6pm - 9pm

Sam Chowder House
4210 North Cabrillo Highway
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.

Americana, Bluegrass, Western Swing - 2013-04-19 6:00pm - 9:00pm

It's Italia
401 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
p.650.726.4444

JimBo has lead The Fishpeople since 1992 with his hard, fast picking on the guitar and banjo, raw lead vocals, and wry wit. Along the way JimBo has also worked with Trout's Rustic Revelers, Trout's Jug Thumpers, and...

South City Blues Band - 2013-04-20 6pm - 9pm

Sam Chowder House
4210 North Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

The South City Blues Band is dedicated to the groove, providing you with a unique blend of swinging Jump Blues, Jazz/Funk Blues, and "old-school" R&B...

Salmon Fishing April into November - 2013-04-23

Hulicat
El Granada, CA 94018

Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay enjoys one of the most abundant Chinook (King) Salmon fisheries in the world. Because of its location, Half Moon Bay has excellent access to these "King" salmon...

Classical and Flamenco guitar by Richard Patterson - 2013-04-24 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Cafe Gibraltar
425 Avenue Alhambra
El Granada, CA
(650) 560-9039

Classical & Flamenco guitar by Richard Patterson

Sonya Jason's Style - 2013-04-26 6:00pm - 9:00pm

It's Italia
401 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
p.650.726.4444

Sonya Jason on the saxophone, Sam Bevan on bass and Eric Swinderman on guitar. Mellow and satisfying classy jazz by a trio of understated and gifted players. With an uptown cosmopolitan flair, this group plays standards by George Gershwin, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Rogers and Hart, and...

The White Buffalo - 2013-04-26 9:00pm

Old Princeton Landing
The Old Princeton Landing 460 Capistrano Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (650)728-7096

Blues, rock and rythym

Lara Price - 2013-04-27 6pm - 9pm

Sam Chowder House
4210 North Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Price was born in the war torn country of Vietnam in 1975. Abandoned at birth Price became a part of the controversial Operation Baby Lift, the mass evacuation of orphans from South Vietnam to the United States...

Tom Duarte Solo Guitar - 2013-05-10 6:00pm - 9:00pm

It's Italia
401 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
p.650.726.4444

Duarte's musical style is firmly based in traditional Latin music, while referencing elements of funk and jazz fusion.

Americana, Bluegrass, Western Swing - 2013-05-17 6:00pm - 9:00pm

It's Italia
401 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
p.650.726.4444

JimBo has lead The Fishpeople since 1992 with his hard, fast picking on the guitar and banjo, raw lead vocals, and wry wit. Along the way JimBo has also worked with Trout's Rustic Revelers, Trout's Jug Thumpers, and...

Sonya Jason's Style - 2013-05-25 6:00pm - 9:00pm

It's Italia
401 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
p.650.726.4444

Sonya Jason on the saxophone, Sam Bevan on bass and Eric Swinderman on guitar. Mellow and satisfying classy jazz by a trio of understated and gifted players. With an uptown cosmopolitan flair, this group plays standards by George Gershwin, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Rogers and Hart, and...

Stan Erhart Band - 2018-01-01 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Sam's Chowder House
4210 North Cabrillo Highway
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.

From Ear to There - CD Release Party - 2018-01-01 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Mark Kostrzewa
La Costanera Restaurant Lounge area. Montara, CA

Multi- Media Event- CD Release Party set to Digitally projected photography for Montara Guitarist Mark Kostrzewa new Cd 'From Ear to There'. Mark will be performing his music live to Half Moon Bay Photographer Peter Buranzon’s coastal/outdoor themed photos digitally projected onto 3 High-Def LED screens behind him...

Grgich Wine Tasting - 2018-01-01 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Half Moon Bay Wine and Cheese
421 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Please join us on Sunday, March 24, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, as we celebrate the 90th birthday of winemaker, Miljenko "Mike" Grgich and the wines of Grgich Hills Winery. We will be pairing the wines with cheeses and winery representative, Javier Ruiz will be on hand to talk about the wines and share the vision of Grgich Hills.