Half Moon Bay

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Half Moon Bay City Overview

Half Moon Bay is a city in San Mateo County, California. Located on the Pacific coast, it is famous for the Mavericks big wave surf spot and the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival.

Location and Climate

Half Moon Bay is located south of San Francisco. It has a cool-summer Mediterranean climate with frequent fog.

Best Time to Visit

Fall (September-October) offers the best weather and the pumpkin festival.

Best Ways to Get Around

A car is essential.

Top 5 Things to Do

  1. Visit Half Moon Bay State Beach: Enjoy the long sandy beaches.
  2. Attend the Art & Pumpkin Festival: A massive event celebrating the pumpkin harvest (October).
  3. See Mavericks: (Seasonal) The famous big wave surf break (best viewed from pillars point or by boat).
  4. Walk Main Street: Shop and dine in the historic downtown.
  5. Drive Hwy 1: Enjoy the scenic coastal drive.
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