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Things to do in Half Moon Bay: 2 local trip ideas

2 ready-made day trips in Half Moon Bay, California: romantic and scenic. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.

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Romantic trip

Coastal Romance in Half Moon

5 stops · about 7 hr 15 min of stops · ~$465 per person

Escape on a highly romantic and intimate journey through Half Moon Bay, starting with a cozy downtown breakfast, moving to scenic coastal walks, a coastal lunch, and ending with a dramatic clifftop sunset and fine dining.

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    Moonside Bakery & Cafe

    604 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
    Moonside Bakery & Cafe, Half Moon Bay

    Share freshly baked European pastries and espresso on their charming outdoor patio.

    ★ 4.1 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$35 per person · Directions
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    Poplar Beach

    Poplar Beach, Poplar St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
    Poplar Beach, Half Moon Bay

    Stroll hand-in-hand along the rugged, windswept bluffs with breathtaking ocean views.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$10 per person · Directions
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    Miramar Beach Restaurant

    131 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
    Miramar Beach Restaurant, Half Moon Bay

    Enjoy a sit-down oceanfront lunch with fresh seafood on their heated, glass-walled patio.

    ★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$80 per person · Directions
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    Ocean Lawn

    Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
    Ocean Lawn, Half Moon Bay

    Cozy up by the blufftop fire pits to watch a stunning sunset, accompanied by live bagpipe music.

    ★ 4.9 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$40 per person · Directions
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    Navio

    1 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
    Navio, Half Moon Bay

    Indulge in an exquisite, intimate multi-course fine dining experience overlooking the darkened Pacific.

    ★ 4.3 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$300 per person · Directions
Scenic trip

Scenic Coastline & Waterfront

5 stops · about 6 hr 45 min of stops · ~$110 per person

A breathtaking coastal journey through Half Moon Bay, showcasing sweeping ocean bluffs, historic waterfronts, and iconic photography spots.

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    Johnny’s Half Moon Bay

    547 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
    Johnny’s Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

    Try the famous ricotta pancakes or short rib eggs Benedict in this historic downtown spot.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

    1 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
    The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

    Walk the public bluff path here for the most iconic, dramatic cliff and ocean views on the Peninsula.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Free · Directions
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    Miramar Beach Restaurant

    131 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
    Miramar Beach Restaurant, Half Moon Bay

    Grab a window seat at this former Prohibition speakeasy for lunch with a spectacular waterfront view.

    ★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$35 per person · Directions
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    Pillar Point Harbor

    1 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
    Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay

    Stroll past the boats in the calm harbor, then walk out to see the legendary Mavericks big-wave surf break.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Free · Directions
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    Moss Beach Distillery

    140 Beach Way, Moss Beach, CA 94038, USA
    Moss Beach Distillery, Half Moon Bay

    Cozy up by the outdoor fire pits on the cliffside patio to watch the sunset over the Pacific during dinner.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$50 per person · Directions

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