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Moss Beach

The scenic Moss Beach area has a thriving eco-tourist industry with the Fitzgerald Marine Sanctuary and sea kayaking.  For those that would rather just sit and take in the views of the Pacific Ocean, the Moss Beach Distillery (shown above) boasts one of the largest patios in the area. 

Area Snapshot

||  Location – Located just 6½ miles north of Half Moon Bay

||  Population – Around 1,950 residents

||  Established –  The community has been thriving since the early 1900s

||  Weather  –  Generally speaking, Moss Beach has the warmest daytime temperatures during the spring and fall months.   During the summer months, the days can be overcast, foggy, and very chilly  –  especially in June and July .  Winter months are often rainy and cold.

||  Primary Industries are/were  –  farming.

||  Area Attractions:

• Fitzgerald Marine Reserve  –  The Reserve is set aside to protect this complex but fragile community for us and future generations. Within the reserve, most marine life is protected. The Reserve is popular with school and community groups for its educational value. Directions: Take California Ave. off of Hwy 1 in Moss Beach. 

• Moss Beach Park  –  A Small town park for children.

||  Tourist Destinations:

• Moss Beach Distillery – An historic Half Moon Bay area restaurant with ocean view dining, outdoor patio and the famous blue lady ghost.  It features one of the largest patios with ocean views in the region.

||  Festivals/Annual Events:

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

BBest 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.

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