Half Moon Bay
Festivals & Annual Events
HALF MOON BAY, CA
ANNUAL EVENTS
Half Moon Bay Festivals & Annual Events
Half Moon Bay is much more than just a summer vacation destination. With its year-round events, indoor / outdoor activities, and tourist destinations there are many ways to entertained yourself throughout the year.
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Featured Half Moon Bay Hotels & Resorts
The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay ─ Click to book online
One Miramontes Point Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA
Set atop an ocean bluff, overlooking 50 miles of coastline, The Ritz-Carlton, is an easily accessible destination that feels a world away. This Five Diamond resort is designed to resemble the grand seaside lodges of the 19th century.
Best Western Half Moon Bay Lodge ─ Click to book online
2400 S. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, CA
Best Western Half Moon Bay Lodge is located on Highway 1 in the quaint coastal city of Half Moon Bay. The lodge Overlooks the Arnold Palmer designed Half Moon Bay golf links.
Half Moon Bay
Annual Events & Festivals
Located at the Shoreline Station Kelly Ave. and Highway 1,
Half Moon Bay, CA (650) 726-4895
Local farmers and vendors sell fresh and organic products every Saturday, May through November from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
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Pacific Coast Dream Machines – Half Moon Bay Airport
9850 N. Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA (650) 726-2328
Rare and custom cars, motorcycles, military aircraft, antique engines and tractors at Pacific Coast Dream Machines in Half Moon Bay, California."
Admission: See Web for current pricing. Tickets are available at the gate only. Parking is free with admission.
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Pescadero Chamarita Festival
Stage Rd., Pescadero, CA (650) 726-5701
Line up on Stage Road and watch the colorful, Portuguese festival parade that features elegant Queen's courts, marching bands, flag/banner carriers and equestrian groups.
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Portuguese Pentecostal Festival
Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA (650) 726-2729
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Half Moon Bay Chamarita Festival
IDES Grounds to Our Lady of the Pillar Church, Half Moon Bay (650) 726-2729
Line up on Main Street between IDES Grounds and Our Lady of the Pillar Church to view this colorful, Portuguese festival that features elegant Queen's courts, marching bands, flag/banner carriers and equestrian groups. Interesting Examiner article
La Honda Faire and Music Festival - a Day in the Redwoods!
La Honda, CA (650) 747-0351
Musicians, artists and crafts people will once again converge in the redwoods of La Honda to entertain and exhibit at the 18th Annual La Honda Fair and Music Festival. Proceeds benefit the La Honda Elementary School's Music & Art programs. The Fair opens at 10:00 a.m. and continues until dusk. If you like socializing, browsing the arts and crafts with music and dancing in the redwoods, this is a GREAT weekend for the whole family!
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Half Moon Bay "Old fashioned Fourth of July parade"
Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA
The Old fashioned Fourth of July parade takes center stage on Monday, July 04 at 12 noon.
Harbor Village Celebrates the Fourth!
Pillar Point Harbor, 270 Capistrano Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (650) 200-8526
Visitors to Half Moon Bay will have a head start on Independence Day this year by kicking off the festivities with a celebration taking place on Sunday July 3rd and Monday July 4th from 11 am to sunset. The Fireworks will precede the event on July 4th over Surfers Beach for one of the best fireworks shows in the bay area!
Fisherman's Wharf is San Francisco's premier spot to celebrate
America's Independence Day holiday. Pier 39
Participating Nurseries Half Moon Bay, CA (650) 726-8380
Get a behind the scenes tours of local nurseries, wineries and farms This unique ecotourism opportunity is sponsored by the Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce. Check out their Web site for more information and ticket pricing.
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Pescadero Arts and Fun Festival
Pescadero, CA (650) 879-0848
The celebration of music, food and crafts is designed to promote local artists and benefit local youth programs. Third weekend in August
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Harbor Nights Car Show at Pillar Point Harbor
Pillar Point Harbor, Johnson Pier Princeton-by-the-Sea, CA (650) 868-2383
13106 Skyline Blvd., Woodside, CA (650) 851-2710
Since 1963, Kings Mountain has been providing fine arts and crafts in a redwood forest setting to benefit the local volunteer fire brigade. It is now one of the top five fine craft fairs in California.
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Pumpkin Patches – Going to a real pumpkin patch and selecting the perfect pumpkin create wonderful family memories and marks the beginning of the Fall festivities
Our Lady of the Pillar Fall Festival
Our Lady of the Pillar Church, Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-4674
Haunted Hostel Halloween at Point Montara Lighthouse
16th St at Hwy 1 Montara, CA (650) 728-7177
The annual Haunted Hostel Halloween Festival will be held on Monday, October 25, 2010 2:00pm-5:00pm
The Haunted House of Moss Beach
601 Kelmore Street, Moss Beach, CA
No admission fee, but donations are accepted for UNICEF. The 3-5 minute self-guided tours are limited to just two people. This haunted house will scare you! Not recommended for young children. No infants or pets.
The Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-off
The gathering of titanic pumpkins will take place at the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-off! Nearly 100 participants will enter their massive pumpkins in hopes of capturing the coveted title and share of $15,000 in prize money.
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA
Half Moon Bay heralds in All Hallows Eve with rustic pumpkin patches, harvest-inspired arts and crafts, entertainment, contests, and activities. It all creates a wonderful atmosphere of fun, fun and more fun. Admission is free.
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"Joy to the World" - Johnston House
110 Higgins-Purissima Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-0329
The Johnston Holiday House Boutique and Tour is an annual fundraising event for the Johnston House Foundation. Tickets are $10 and are good for an unlimited number of visits. Another annual event, Spanishtown Tea, benefiting the Spanishtown Historical Society. Call (650) 726-7780 for details and reservations.
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Getting Your Family's Christmas Tree Can Become a Cherished Family Memory and the Beginning of a New Family Tradition!
- Santa Cruz Mountain Tree Farms
Night of Lights & Christmas Tree Lighting
Downtown Main Street, Half Moon Bay (650) 726-8380
The Tree lighting and crowning of Nights of Light Prince & Princess takes place in Mac Dutra Park. Traditional holiday activities are abundant on Main Street during this annual event. Some of the schedule activities include: snow, carriage rides, roasted chestnuts, Scottish fiddlers, Half Moon Bay Sit Down Marching Band, barber shop quartet and street carolers. There are also many children's activities and visit from Santa Claus!
Harbor Lights Ceremony - Pillar Point Harbor
Pillar Point Harbor (650) 726-5723
Boat decorating contest begins at 5:30 p.m.
"Joy to the World" - Johnston House
110 Higgins-Purissima Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-0329
The Johnston Holiday House Boutique and Tour is an annual fundraising event for the Johnston House Foundation. Tickets are $10 and are good for an unlimited number of visits. Another annual event, Spanishtown Tea, benefiting the Spanishtown Historical Society. Call (650) 726-7780 for details and reservations.
Seventh Annual Gingerbread House Contest & Auction
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
One Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (650) 712-7007
Top Decorated Neighborhoods
South San Francisco – On 280, exit West Bourough and travel East toward the hills. When you cross over El Camino, West Bourough becomes Chestnut Street. Continue driving to Woodside Court. Please note that Woodside Court is not a through street, so it is recommended that you park outside the court and walk in.
Palo Alto – Palo Alto's "Christmas Tree Lane" is located on Fulton Street between Embarcadero Road and Seale.
Redwood City – Redwood City's "Candy Cane Lane" is located on Dewey Avenue between Carson Street and Roosevelt Avenue.
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