- Our list of the best things to do in Half Moon Bay, California, features the top 788 nearby activities — including 262 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Half Moon Bay, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Food & Drink, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 34 things to do within the city of Half Moon Bay, CA , followed by 754 popular activities in nearby cities, including San Francisco, Pacifica, Los Altos, San Carlos, Palo Alto, South San Francisco, Cupertino, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, San Leandro, Alameda, Newark, Redwood City, San Bruno, Belmont, San Mateo, Union City, Hayward, Daly City, Menlo Park, Burlingame, Oakland, Saratoga, Fremont, Castro Valley, Los Gatos, Lodi, Santa Ynez and Santa Clara
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Aquatic revelers decked out in wetsuits and life jackets traverse the rolling waves of Pillar Point Harbor atop paddleboards or kayaks
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Pomponio State Beach is popular for its scenic beauty and gentle tides. Whales and dolphins are a regular sight enjoyed by those out for a quiet stroll along the coastline. The parking is slightly pricey but worth the experience.
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Poplar Beach is popular with animal lovers because dogs on leashes are allowed right on the beach, and, in addition, riders can ride horses on the beach. This beach connects to the Coastside Trail, and has stunning views of the ocean.
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Tide pools, ample sand, and scenic views are among the characteristics that make Moss Beach a popular location to visit. Visitors have the opportunity to view a large variety of marine life that washes up on the shoreline as well.
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16 miles south of Half Moon Bay on Highway 1, Half Moon Bay, CA
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At the Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, visitors can go hiking, surfing, swimming, boating, geocaching and fishing. The location also contains picnic areas, interpretive exhibits, and restrooms for visitors to use.
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As a popular surfing spot with the locals, Surfer's Beach offers visitors waves to body board and surf in. Most of the beach is covered during high tide, but is accessible during low tide.
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Blufftop Coastal Park is a scenic and peaceful natural area that offers beach access, walking, running, and biking trails that wind through the surrounding woods, and benches to sit and relax.
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Wine lovers are always welcome at the LaNebbia Winery in Half Moon Bay, California. This picturesque winery offers tastings, sells bottled wine and features a glass art studio on its campus.
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Open Ocean Surfing is a great choice for those who want to learn surfing. The lessons are taught by well-trained instructors and can be taken in the form of private lessons, open classes or even as a part of week-long surfing camps.
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At Arata Pumpkin Farm, choose and pick your own pumpkin. Their 6 acre property also includes a large corn field.
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Outside of the Half Moon Bay store you will find the Dinosaurs of Spanish Town. A collection of large metal dinosaur sculptures that are perfect for a photo op with the children.