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HALF MOON BAY, CA
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Coastal Elegance Tours — Providing guided eco-tours
Half Moon Bay, California (650) 712-8456
Come with us and & experience unsurpassed personal attention while exploring one of the most ecologically diverse habitats in North America.
20-G Stone Pine Center, Half Moon Bay (650) 726-6708
(650) 726-8686
Coastside Trail — Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay State Beach
95 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA (650) 726-8819
The Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail runs along the eastern boundary of the four Half Moon Bay area beaches providing close to three miles of multi-use trails to walk, jog or ride bikes. The trail continues north to Pillar Point Harbor. More>>
Purissima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Half Moon Bay, CA (650) 949-5500
The 3,120-acre preserve is located on the western slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains overlooking Half Moon Bay. The preserve was established with a gift of $2 million from the Save-the-Redwoods League.
The centerpiece of the Preserve is Purisima Creek Canyon, with its towering redwoods, creek, ferns, berries, and wildflowers. Coastal scrub, tanoak, madrone, and Douglas fir border the canyon. The coast and Half Moon Bay are visible from the northern part of the preserve. More >>
See Also State Parks and Beaches...
Johnson Pier in El Granada, Pillar Point Harbor on Half Moon Bay (650) 726-7133
Huli Cat Sportfishing & Charter Boat
PO Box 957, El Granada, CA (650) 726-2926
Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay, CA 510-581-2628
H-Dock at Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay 888-747-8433
Big Basin Redwoods State Park --
Rancho Del Oso, Hwy 1 831-338-8860
Located 25 miles south of Half Moon Bay on Hwy. 1, the park has miles of trails, which serves hikers and equestrians, links Big Basin to Castle Rock State Park and the eastern reaches of the Santa Cruz range.
Purissima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Half Moon Bay, CA (650) 949-5500
The 3,120-acre preserve is located on the western slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains overlooking Half Moon Bay. The preserve was established with a gift of $2 million from the Save-the-Redwoods League.
The centerpiece of the Preserve is Purisima Creek Canyon, with its towering redwoods, creek, ferns, berries, and wildflowers. Coastal scrub, tanoak, madrone, and Douglas fir border the canyon. The coast and Half Moon Bay are visible from the northern part of the preserve. More >>
Gray Whale Cove - McNee Ranch State Park
1½ miles north of Montara State Beach. 650-726-8819
The one mile trail is mostly flat, and is visually spectacular with ocean and mountain views. During the spring, you can also enjoy one of the best location for spring flowers such as Douglas irises, hollyhocks and buttercups.
See Also State Parks and Beaches...
Sea Horse Ranch Friendly Acres
1828 North Cabrillo Hwy (Hwy 1), Half Moon Bay
(650) 726-2362
Pillar Point Harbor, Parking in lot C (650) 773- 6101
Along the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Castle Rock State Park contains 3,600 acres of coast redwood, Douglas-fir, and madrone forest. Steep canyons are sprinkled with unusual rock formations that are popular with rock climbers, and hikers can enjoy the 32 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails.
214 Princeton Ave. (at Vassar Street) Princeton, CA
(650) 728-2120
Johnson Pier in El Granada, Pillar Point Harbor on Half Moon Bay (650) 726-7133
Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay, CA 510-581-2628
H-Dock at Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay 888-747-8433
Half Moon Bay, CA 650) 726-8686
Surfing Lessons and Camps for the world-class waves of Half Moon Bay, California
151B Harvard Ave., Half Moon Bay, CA (650) 563-9060
12320 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA 650) 726-2342
Explorer1.com Review - This family farm specializes in year round activities for children such as pony rides, tractor/train rides, petting zoo, etc. Adults may find the seasonal decorations and crowds a little much, but children seem to love it!
185 Verde Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA 650-726-7548
Explorer1.com Review - This is the home to a massive hay maze ( hay labyrinth). Because of the extra activities and large selection of home grown pumpkins, we think this is an ideal pumpkin patch for families with older children.
Coastal Elegance Tours — Providing guided eco-tours
Half Moon Bay, California (650) 712-8456
Come with us and & experience unsurpassed personal attention while exploring one of the most ecologically diverse habitats in North America.
Train Rides
Roaring Camp Big Trees Railroad
Graham Hill Rd., Felton (831) 335-4484
Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve
Hwy 1, 16 miles south of Half Moon Bay (650) 879-2170
Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve is a popular spot for bird watchers and other naturalists. The Reserve is a refuge for blue heron, kites, deer, raccoons, foxes and skunks.
As one of the most important remaining wetlands on the California Coast, each year thousands of birds rest and feed at the preserve -- providing a wonderful opportunity to watch almost 200 species of birds.
The best bird watching times are late fall and early spring. If you are interested, the Audubon Societyoffers walking tours.
(Fitzgerald Marine Reserve) (650) 728-3584
This unique marsh may be small, but it is an important habitat for local and migrating birds. Bird watchers at Pillar Point Marsh have sighted nearly 20% of all North American bird species. The other amazing fact about this marsh is it is fed by both fresh and salt water. More >>
Coastside Trail -- Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay State Beach 95 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA (650) 726-8819
The Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail runs along the eastern boundary of the four Half Moon Bay area beaches providing close to three miles of multi-use trails to walk, jog or ride bikes. The trail continues north to Pillar Point Harbor. More>>
Purissima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Half Moon Bay, CA (650) 949-5500
The 3,120-acre preserve is located on the western slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains overlooking Half Moon Bay. The preserve was established with a gift of $2 million from the Save-the-Redwoods League.
The centerpiece of the Preserve is Purisima Creek Canyon, with its towering redwoods, creek, ferns, berries, and wildflowers. Coastal scrub, tanoak, madrone, and Douglas fir border the canyon. The coast and Half Moon Bay are visible from the northern part of the preserve. More >>
Whale Watching - Half Moon Bay 415 474-3385
Johnson Pier in El Granada, Pillar Point Harbor on Half Moon Bay (650) 726-7133
Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay, CA 510-581-2628
H-Dock at Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay 888-747-8433
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