ThingsTo Do
Highway 1
One of America’s most iconic drives with jaw-dropping views of jagged cliffs and rolling green hills.
Mavericks Cliff Trail
A 2.5-mile walk that overlooks the beach and a world-renowned surf spot. Even on a low-swell day, you’re bound to catch a glimpse of surfers hanging 10 or even migrating whales.
Golf
There are two championship courses at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay - The Old Course and The Ocean Course.
Half Moon Bay Kayak Co.
Rent a kayak or stand-up paddle board and head to the ocean. It’s not unusual to see the bay’s resident wildlife -otters, dolphins, and seals. HMB Kayak Co. also offers tours.
Coastside Trail
The path in Half Moon Bay State Beach runs parallel to the ocean, with multiple access points to popular beaches like Venice Beach.
Spa
Spend your morning or afternoon relaxing at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay.
Purisima Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Be awed by California’s iconic redwoods during a hike along the Purisima Creek Trail. The trail overlooks Half Moon Bay from the slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
SEA, SuRF & Fun
Half Moon Bay is an iconic surfing area. Sea, Surf & Fun offers lessons (and provides wetsuits) and will have you up and riding like a pro.
Harley Farms
Tour Harley Farms, a local goat dairy farm known for its delicious cheeses. Meet the baby goats, get a lesson in cheese-making and taste the final product.
AÑO NUEVO STATE PARK
A self-guided 3-4 mile moderate hike will lead you to the one of the largest mainland breeding colonies in the world for the northern elephant seal.
Main Street
Visit downtown Half Moon Bay’s historic Main Street, offering some of the best-in class dining and unique shopping experiences.
Devil’s Slide Trail
A 1.3-mile multi-use trail, converted from a former segment of Highway 1.
horseback riding at sea horse ranch
You’ve always wanted to go on a guided horseback ride on the beach, right? Don’t put it off another day.
Quarry Park
A lovely 517 acre park situated among the eucalyptus trees with a series of multi-use trails for kids, dogs, bikes and hikers.
Poplar Beach
A popular wide sand beach with coastal trail access and the added bonus of being dog and horse friendly.
Pescadero State Beach
Offering up a trifecta of ocean experience: a wide sandy beach on the northern end, a rocky promontory on the south end, and hiking and bird watching to the east.
