Things To Do
Beaches Beaches and More Beaches
Enjoy a beach day at one of the beautiful Pacific Coast beaches. Your beach experience starts with a 2 minute walk across the street from Oceano Hotel or a leisurely drive along the Pacific Coast Highway to other beach destinations. Visit www.halfmoonbaychamber.org/visiting-coast/beaches-parks, for a complete list of beaches.
Mavericks Beach
Mavericks is a world-famous surfing location and annual competition. Mavericks is located within a 10 minute walk from Oceano Hotel. The dynamic waves at Mavericks are created after a strong winter storm occurs in the Northern Pacific Ocean, which produce waves that routinely crest between 25-75 feet. The annual surf contest occurs anytime during the winter months with competitors traveling the globe to be a part of this epic experience. Mavericks beach is also an ideal location for picnics and tide pool viewing. Dates depend on surf. SURF RENTAL Surf Factory Shops at Harbor Village 650.726.1476 Rentals include: Surfboards, Wetsuits, Boogie boards SURF LESSONS Jetty Betty Surf School 551 Alsace Lorraine Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Phone: 650.455.8141
Biking or Walking The Coastal Trail or Pillar Point Bluffs
A 2 minute walk from Oceano Hotel leads to the California Coastal Trail. The Coastal Trail is a 1,200 mile trail that runs from the Oregon border to the Mexican border along the California Coast. Many parts of the Half Moon Bay Coast provide a scenic paved trail, which is ideal for walking, running, or biking along the ocean. The Bluffs by Mavericks surf spot is a moderate hike past the harbor and up to the bluffs with amazing views of the coastline. Visit http://parks.smcgov.org/pillar-point-bluff or www.californiacoastaltrail.info, for more information and maps.
Shopping On The Coast!
SHOPPING ON THE COAST There are many shopping opportunities on the Coastside, and a stroll through The Shoppes at Harbor Village next to Oceano Hotel or a 4 mile drive south to Downtown Half Moon Bay will take you on an adventure where you can visit boutique stores, galleries, restaurants and outdoor cafes, and bakeries. In addition to artsy shopping, visitors can take a historic tour of the buildings in Downtown Half Moon Bay on Main Street since the town is the oldest in San Mateo County, established in 1840.
Half Moon Bay Golf Links
Golf at the renowned Half Moon Bay Golf Links and enjoy a day on the fairway with dramatic coastline views and two fantastic courses to choose from, The Old Course and The Ocean Course.
Costal Wineries and Santa Cruz Mountain Wine Region
Enjoy an adventure through the wineries and wine shops of the Coast and Santa Cruz Mountains. Taste the distinguished varietals of these regions, engage in interactive wine tasting, see the process of wine making, and even bottle your own wines! Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese 421 Main Street, Half Moon Bay 650.726.1520 Approximately 5 miles Barterra 643 Main Street, Half Moon Bay 650.712.1635 Approximately 5 miles La Nebbia 12341 San Mateo Road (Highway 92), Half Moon Bay 650.726.9463 Approximately 7 miles Thomas Fogarty Winery 19501 Skyline Boulevard, Half Moon Bay 650.851.6777 Approximately 27 miles
Half Moon Bay Distillery
Right near the venue :)
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
Walking distance from the venue!