Getting There & Where to Stay

Travel Note

About the Site & What to wear

The Redgate Ranch, owned by our dear friends the Jones family, is a pristine 625-acre ranch and remote event space in the San Gregorio valley on California’s “Slow Coast.” With rolling hills, green pastures, two creeks, shady groves and breathtaking ridgetop ocean views, this is natural terrain for all kinds of outdoor activities. The wedding and reception areas are rustic, please wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven ground, grass and dirt with occasional gopher holes. Dress in elegant comfortable layers as the weather could be anywhere from sunny warm to foggy cold. The entire event is held out of doors for the duration so please brings lots of warm stuff for after the sun goes down. Expect the temperatures to drop as the sun sets. Best to check San Gregorio weather close to the event.

Travel Note

How to get there from Highway 1

Highway 1 is the California Coast road. To get there from the North (e.g. SFO) take 101 South or 280 South to 92 West to the Coast (Half Moon Bay), then head South on 1. To get there from the South (e.g. SJC) , take 101 North or 280 North to 92 West to the Coast (Half Moon Bay), then head South on 1. Head East on Highway 84 (La Honda Rd) at San Gregorio (approx 11 miles south of Half Moon Bay). Go 4 miles exactly and look for a blue CALL BOX sign. Turn left there at Madera Lane. Follow the road a short distance as it bends around and you cross a small bridge under some giant eucalyptus trees. Look for the old, red metal gate on the left/north side. If you see the Surf Naked sign, you know you’ve found it. Drive up 1/4 mile until you see the Shackteau with the red roof. Parking is up to your right.

Travel Note

The scenic route from Interstate 280 Woodside

If you're OK with a scenic windy road; Head west on Woodside Rd./Hwy 84 through the Town of Woodside and follow it up the hill. At the summit is the intersection with Skyline Rd/Hwy 35 (Alice's Restaurant on the right). Proceed across Skyline staying on Hwy 84. In about 7 miles you'll pass through the town of La Honda, note 35MPH. About 4 miles past La Honda, you'll see Driscoll Rodeo Grounds on left and you only have a little more than a mile to go. Near the 5 mile mark past La Honda, you'll come to Madera Lane. There are two entrances (it's a loop road). Pass the first entrance, turn right at the second, western entrance (just past the blue CALL BOX sign). Follow the road a short distance as it bends around and you cross a small bridge under some giant eucalyptus trees. Look for the old, red metal gate on the left/north side. If you see the Surf Naked sign, you know you’ve found it. Drive up 1/4 mile until you see the Shackteau with the red roof. Parking is up to your right.

Travel Note

Where to Stay

If you're coming from out of town or just don't want to drive home after the reception, we have a number of alternatives for overnight accommodations. For those guests who are inclined to camp with us at the ranch, there's plenty of room for tents and RVs but we need you to let us know in advance so we can make sure there's enough space.. Please read the section about Camping Information below. For those less adventurous, check out the possibilities for AirBnB, Vrbo and hotels listed below.

Travel Note

Camping Information

If you plan to camp we are asking that your pay for a camping reservation. We have lots of details about the camping on the reservation form here https://forms.gle/UQtfDV8idkcQKfpx9 (Click the VIEW button to go there now).

House Or Rental

Pescadero

This little rural town is about 9 miles south of the ranch. It's the nearest town to the ranch with shops and restaurants. A gorgeous place to be if you like the country. And Duartes serves killer breakfasts. Check out AirBnB and Vrbo.

Hotel

Pescadero's Historic McCormick House Inn

Historic house. Quaint.

Hotel

Pescadero Creek Inn

Charming country inn. $175 and up.

House Or Rental

Half Moon Bay

A larger town with cool shops, lots of restaurants etc. Check out AirBnB and Vrbo.

Hotel

San Benito House

A local favorite. Very cool old Victorian boarding house style. It is above a bar, so can be noisy at night. $80-200

Hotel

Zaballa House (B&B)

Lots of floral ruffles and throw-pillows, but quiet. Also pet friendly. $90-$200.

Hotel

Coastside Inn at Half Moon Bay

Very good location, very good price. Nothing flash. $120-160

Hotel

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Pricey. Nice golf course. Generic Ritz. $400 +

Hotel

Beach House - Half Moon Bay

A little further north (like, too far really). Nice. $245 +