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Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows Hosts An Afternoon with Instrumental Duo Dexter+Franz’s New Age, Ambient, Lounge Music

Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows Hall 526 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Instrumental duo Dexter+Franz are film/tv composer John Dexter Marston and producer/engineer/multi-instrumentalist Mike Franz Novak.   Performing selections from their new album "Flamingo Heights" their music is a mix of new age, ambient, lounge, and Meddle era Pink Floyd.   Local psychedelic solo artist, Dead Luke, will open the show.

Bach Dynamite and Dancing Society Presents Ulysses Owens Jr.’s Dynamic Generation Y Quintet

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society 311 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

A drummer who The New York Times has said, “takes a back seat to no one,” and “a musician who balances excitement gracefully and shines with innovation.”   Tickets   Heralded as a “powerhouse of a showman” (Glide Magazine), a “legitimate jazz triple threat” (Critical Jazz), drummer, producer and educator Ulysses Owens Jr. goes the […]

$45

VOTE for our HMB Coastside Farmers’ Market to get State and National Recognition (and Cash!)

Half Moon Bay Farmers Market Shoreline Station, Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The 2023 America’s Farmers Market Celebration™ Please VOTE for our Half Moon Bay Coastside Farmers’ Market as your favorite market. It’s an opportunity for our little market to get State and National recognition plus and cash prize!   DEADLINE September 18th, 2023, the 15th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration (AFMC) showcases the essential markets across the nation making […]

Calling All Photographers! Deadline for the Sanchez Art Gallery 2023 Fogfest Photo Contest

Sanchez Art Center 1220-B Linda Mar Blvd., Mary Harris Arts Ed Room, Pacifica, CA, United States

Calling all photographers! Grab your cameras, scroll through your photo roll and get ready to share your love of photography in the 2023 Fog Fest Photo Contest!   Entries — printed and framed — are being accepted  Fri, Sept 15 – Mon Sept 18, 1 - 5 pm, at Sanchez Art Center, 1220 Linda Mar […]

$2 – $10

Senior Coastsiders Hosts “Electrify Your Home and Save Money!” with Induction Cooktop Demo

Coastside Senior Center 925 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Join us on Sept 18, 2023 at 6:30pm at Senior Coastsiders in Half Moon Bay to learn how to electrify your home and save money!   REGISTER   Discuss how switching to electric water heating, heating & air conditioning, and cooking creates safer homes for future generations.   Learn about the amazing financial incentives available […]

Open House for the Moss Beach State Route 1 Congestion & Safety Improvements Project

Supervisor Ray Mueller's Office 270 Capistrano, Suite 6, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, September 19, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority will be hosting an open house to showcase proposed improvements along Highway 1 in Moss Beach. We hope to see you there! Learn more at smcgov.org/planning/Moss-Beach-SR-1    The Moss Beach SR-1 Congestion & Safety Improvements Project aims to improve traffic flow and safety […]

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Geeks Who Drink Are Back at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company Every Tues. Evening

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company 390 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The best trivia night on the coast is BACK! After a two year break we’re super excited to have the team from Geeks Who Drink Pub Quizzes back to host free trivia once again in the BrewCo bar area! Join us for 7 rounds of  audio, visual and live hosted trivia. Our weekly quiz is […]

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Coastside Hope Sponsors FREE Citizenship Classes

Cunha Middle School 600 Church St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Free Citizenship class offered by Coastside Hope in partnership with La Costa Adult School and Cabrillo Unified School District at Cunha Middle School.   For many, the greatest barrier to becoming a U.S. citizen is the English and civics test component of the naturalization application. With support from a Zellerbach Foundation grant, Coastside Hope offers […]

Brews and Views Hosts Cabrillo Unified School District’s Presentation Planning for 60 Housing Units for Teachers and Staff

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company 390 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Admission and snacks are complimentary. Beer, wine, and other beverages will be available for sale at the event.   Brews & Views welcomes Cabrillo Unified School District’s Board President Sophia Layne Superintendent Sean McPhetridge, and Brookwood Advisors Allan Katz and Chris White for a discussion about CUSD’s mission, vision, and strategies, including a preview of […]

Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows Speaker Series Presents Dr. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga on the Cultural Wealth of our Latinx Communit

Please join us at Odd Fellows with Dr. Belinda Arriaga .   Belinda will share about the strength and cultural wealth of our Latinx essential- and farm-workers; to highlight their leadership and their commitment to the Coast that fuel our economy and well-being amidst the challenges they experience.   Reserve your ticket at https://hmb-odd.org/events/speakers-series-belinda-arriaga   […]

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Cameron’s Pub Presents Open Mic

Cameron's Inn, Pub and Restaurant 1410 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Cameron’s Pub presents Open Mic every Thursday evening, starting at 7:00 PM and usually ending around 11:00.   Hosted by Ken Voorheis, our weekly event is one of the longest-running public Open Mic venues in the Bay Area, showcasing everything from local singer/songwriters to drummers, harpists, instrumental musicians, and even the occasional stand-up comedian.   […]

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Pillar Point Harbor Hosts Food Truck Fridays

2 Johnson Pier 2 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Come on down and get some fresh fish right of the fishing boats. Rock Cod and Halibut and more.   The Ketch Joanne has been close since October 2022 in order to build an ADA compliant bathroom. New owners will reopen for the 2023 Mavericks Festival Sept 30th and Oct 1st. Satay by the Bay […]

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JettyWave Distillery at Pillar Point Harbor with Live Music

Jettywave Distillery 155 Broadway, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm   Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted to find a path to ride our beach cruisers here to the harbor to create unexpected flavors with organic integrity in the wild pourings we […]

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Harbor Views and Live Music with Pianist Alan Lee and Vocalist Janeene Wilkinson or Tina Schuller, at Seville Tapas

Seville Tapas 450 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

It’s Happy Hour at Seville Tapas located at the Half Moon Bay harbor. Scrumptious small plate Spanish-style tapas plus Happy Hour specials. Chill out to a vocal/piano duo performing 60’s - 90’s pop favorites and American Songbook jazz out on the front deck from 5:30-7:30pm. Weather Permitting. No cover charge.

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Fall Equinox Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Shamanic Journey with Sonja Jason

Community United Methodist Church 777 Miramontes St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

With an equal amount of light and dark present in a day, the Fall Equinox is a powerful time to re-balance our life and re-focus our energy.   Gather in virtual sacred circle to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox as we appreciate the abundance of harvest time and restore balance to our life.   Let go […]

$45

Pedro Point Surf Club Presents their Annual Fundraising Surf Contest “The Big Chill Out” 2023 at Linda Mar Beach

Linda Mar Beach 5000 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacifica, CA, United States

BIG CHILL OUT registration is now open. Link in bio and website. All ages. Longboard, shortboard and teams surf, music, fun!   Annual fundraising surf contest presented by the Pedro Point Surf Club.  Proceeds go to help our partners with beach clean-up and water safety. This event is open to all surfers -- no club […]

2023 Fogfest Parade Registration Ends August 31st ~ Celebrating Sea Life and Mermaids

Pacifica Palmetto Ave., Pacifica, CA, United States

2023 Fogfest Parade Registration Open July 1st – August 31st, 2022 Parade Registration       WRITTEN BY FOG FEST ON JULY 25, 2023. POSTED IN NEWS Pacifica’s Fog Fest Parade registration is now open! Join the spectacle on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 10AM. Make a splash, and unleash your inner mermaid or sea creature, with this year’s […]

Join the Coastside Land Trust for 2023 California Coastal Cleanup Day at Poplar Beach In Half Moon Bay

Poplar Beach Poplar Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Join Coastside Land Trust and 60,000 other Californians as we come together to clean up our state’s beaches and waterways.   Coastside Land Trust’s cleanup site will be Poplar Beach in Half Moon Bay. Meeting location: Poplar Beach at the west end of Poplar Street, Half Moon Bay.     What to bring: Gloves, buckets, […]

Join Coastside CERT’s 2023 Great Shakeout Exercise with Earthquake Safety Webinar and Coastside-wide HAM Radio Communication Exercise with First Responders

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Coastside CERT is coordinating their annual Coastside Great ShakeOut Communications exercise aimed at preparing community members for a major earthquake or other disaster. During this event participants will participate in a Coastside-wide radio communications exercise as well as learn necessary preparedness skills relative to activating a Neighborhood Command Post, and how to providing vital damage […]

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Join Sea Hugger for Monthly Beach Cleanups at Dunes Beach

Dunes Beach Young Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Help Sea Hugger every fourth Saturday of the month Dunes Beach from 10:00am - 12:00pm Please print out your parking pass here first.   PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE! Tell us you’re coming and sign our waiver by registering. Please note that everyone in your group/family MUST register separately to give us an accurate headcount for […]

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Pacifica Fogfest is Celebrating 36 Years on September 23rd and 24th, 2023 ~ Music, Art and Fun

Pacifica Palmetto Ave., Pacifica, CA, United States

2023 Fogfest     Parade Registration Open July 1st – August 31st, 2022 Parade Registration       WRITTEN BY FOG FEST ON JULY 25, 2023. POSTED IN NEWS Pacifica’s Fog Fest Parade registration is now open! Join the spectacle on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 10AM. Make a splash, and unleash your inner mermaid or sea creature, with […]

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Cabrillo Unified School District Offers Several Community Meetings to Preview Plans for 60 Rental Units for Workforce Planning

Cunha Middle School 600 Church St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Please join us at Cabrillo Unified School District’s (CUSD’s) Open House Community Meetings to preview its workforce housing plans. The project includes 60 rental units for faculty and staff, at Kelly Avenue/Highway 1, and Central Avenue/3rd Avenue.  These meetings will give the community a first opportunity to understand CUSD’s workforce housing vision and review the proposed […]

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Half Moon Bay Coastside History Jail Museum

Half Moon Bay Jail Museum 505 Johnston Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The Half Moon Bay Coastside History Museum The Coastside History Museum in the Jail at 505 Johnston St. is currently open weekends from 11am-3pm.   We are also open during Make it Main Thursday evenings, and some days mid week when docents are available.  Our new museum will open in late June 2023 with a combination of new and […]

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M. Stark Gallery Hosts Santa Cruz’ Ethan Estess Show “Tradewinds”

M Stark Gallery, Half Moon Bay 727 Main St, Half Moon Bay, United States

Ethan Estess uses upcycled nylon fishing rope, sourced directly from commercial fisheries, to bring attention to the problem of marine plastic pollution beyond consumer straws and plastic bags.   His beautifully colored seascapes are a magical second life for the colored rope, evoking Kanagawa’s Great Wave and 70s Op Art. Estess holds a BS and […]

Half Moon Bay Presents the 2023 Summers End Music Festival ~ Latin-Caribbean, Swamp Blues, Speak Easy Jazz and R&B Funk!

Downtown Half Moon Bay 501 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Join us on Saturday, September 23rd for a fun-filled day of FREE live music & FREE activities for all ages!   The City of Half Moon Bay, in partnership with the Half Moon Bay Library and the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside will be hosting the 4th Annual Summer's End Music Festival, in beautiful downtown […]

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JettyWave Distillery at Pillar Point Harbor with Live Music

Jettywave Distillery 155 Broadway, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm   Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted to find a path to ride our beach cruisers here to the harbor to create unexpected flavors with organic integrity in the wild pourings we […]

Pie Ranch “Joy Jam” is an Effervescent and Soulful Family-Friendly Festival and Celebration of Community

Pie Ranch 2080 Green Oaks Way, Pescadero, CA, United States

Joy Jam is an effervescent and soulful opportunity to cultivate community and strengthen connections while sharing food, story, and love of place. The festival encompasses an abundance of cultural expressions, including: live storytelling; local artist activations; pop-up food and culinary experiences; immersive installations for collective visioning, poetry, and other creative projects; live music; walking the […]

Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows Present ~ “Remembering Gene Wilder” Documentary – Champagne & Film Gala

Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows Hall 526 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Hollywood Comes to Half Moon Bay! Odd Fellows Film Series is launching its 2023-24 season on Saturday, September 23rd, with a champagne reception and special screening of Remembering Gene Wilder, a boisterously entertaining film celebrating the beloved and multi-talented Hollywood and Broadway icon.     TRAILER: https://youtu.be/6gdbJD49t2E?si=LeXHcSRqbRJ5Aisl   Wilder, the “Blazing Saddles” star who blazed […]

$15
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Cameron’s Pub Karaoke FunHouse!

Cameron's Inn, Pub and Restaurant 1410 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The best in Coastside Karaoke at Cameron's Pub & Restaurant!   Cameron’s brings you the very best in Coastside karaoke every Saturday night and most Friday nights, starting at 7:00 PM and continuing until midnight, or shortly thereafter.   Join karaoke hosts Sheila Murray and Jeff Broyles as Sheila’s Karaoke FunHouse presents both local & visiting singers and […]

Early Bird Registration for the Junior Tournament at the 5th Annual 2023 Coastside Cornhole Tournament is Now Open

Shoreline Station Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

REGISTER   REGISTER   Toss a Few in 2023 for Cabrillo Education Foundation’s 5th Annual Coastside Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser Sun. September 24th, 2023 @ 10:00am – 5:00pm The fall season is here and the picturesque coastal town of Half Moon Bay will once again serve as the hotspot for cornhole excitement on Sunday, September 24. This year, the […]

Toss a Few in 2023 for Cabrillo Education Foundation’s 5th Annual Coastside Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser

Shoreline Station Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The fall season is here and the picturesque coastal town of Half Moon Bay will once again serve as the hotspot for cornhole excitement on Sunday, September 24. This year, the organizers have infused the tournament with a fall theme, captivating players and spectators alike. Imagine vibrant orange pumpkins, hay bales, and the clatter of corn-filled […]

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Pacifica Fogfest is Celebrating 36 Years on September 23rd and 24th, 2023 ~ Music, Art and Fun

Pacifica Palmetto Ave., Pacifica, CA, United States

2023 Fogfest     Parade Registration Open July 1st – August 31st, 2022 Parade Registration       WRITTEN BY FOG FEST ON JULY 25, 2023. POSTED IN NEWS Pacifica’s Fog Fest Parade registration is now open! Join the spectacle on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 10AM. Make a splash, and unleash your inner mermaid or sea creature, with […]

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Half Moon Bay Coastside History Jail Museum

Half Moon Bay Jail Museum 505 Johnston Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The Half Moon Bay Coastside History Museum The Coastside History Museum in the Jail at 505 Johnston St. is currently open weekends from 11am-3pm.   We are also open during Make it Main Thursday evenings, and some days mid week when docents are available.  Our new museum will open in late June 2023 with a combination of new and […]

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M. Stark Gallery Hosts Santa Cruz’ Ethan Estess Show “Tradewinds”

M Stark Gallery, Half Moon Bay 727 Main St, Half Moon Bay, United States

Ethan Estess uses upcycled nylon fishing rope, sourced directly from commercial fisheries, to bring attention to the problem of marine plastic pollution beyond consumer straws and plastic bags.   His beautifully colored seascapes are a magical second life for the colored rope, evoking Kanagawa’s Great Wave and 70s Op Art. Estess holds a BS and […]

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JettyWave Distillery at Pillar Point Harbor with Live Music

Jettywave Distillery 155 Broadway, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm   Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted to find a path to ride our beach cruisers here to the harbor to create unexpected flavors with organic integrity in the wild pourings we […]

Bach Dynamite and Dancing Society Presents Fiery Jazz Pianist and Steinway Artist Connie Han

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society 311 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

“She’s already a crazy-good player, arranger and improviser. She’s got all the technical mastery she’ll ever need and has absorbed the post-bop piano masters.” (DownBeat)   Tickets   Pianist and Steinway Artist Connie Han has tackled the pantheon of jazz with her own fiery contemporary style, managing to shake up a staid jazz scene with […]

$45
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Smart Ass Trivia Night at San Benito House

San Benito House 356 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Come play and laugh at SmartAss Trivia Night at San Benito House every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Bring your smartest friends and your funniest dumb ones. Win prizes! (Mostly free drinks and bragging rights).       Support the San Benito House Fire Recovery Effort to Help the Employees APRIL 24, 2021 […]

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Geeks Who Drink Are Back at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company Every Tues. Evening

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company 390 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The best trivia night on the coast is BACK! After a two year break we’re super excited to have the team from Geeks Who Drink Pub Quizzes back to host free trivia once again in the BrewCo bar area! Join us for 7 rounds of  audio, visual and live hosted trivia. Our weekly quiz is […]

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Sonya Jason’s “Sunset Sax & Guitar” at Moss Beach Distillery Open Seating, No Cover

Moss Beach Distillery 140 Beach Way, Moss Beach, CA, United States

September is bossa nova month! On the second and last Wednesday of this month, you won't want to miss Sonya's special guest, Brazilian guitarist Ricardo Peixoto. You will enjoy hearing this intimate saxophone and guitar duo playing melodic Latin jazz favorites to create a relaxed and cheerful mood. Combine this with a spectacular ocean view, […]

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Coastside Hope Sponsors FREE Citizenship Classes

Cunha Middle School 600 Church St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Free Citizenship class offered by Coastside Hope in partnership with La Costa Adult School and Cabrillo Unified School District at Cunha Middle School.   For many, the greatest barrier to becoming a U.S. citizen is the English and civics test component of the naturalization application. With support from a Zellerbach Foundation grant, Coastside Hope offers […]

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Midcoast Community Council (MCC) Meetings ~ 2nd & 4th Wednesdays @ 7:00pm

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Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email.   MCC Agendas, Videos and Lots and Lots of Documents! Thanks to exMCC’s Lisa Ketcham (now on the San Mateo County Planning Commission) for an incredibly well curated website archive on local planning issues.   Scott Bollinger and Gus Mattammal participated remotely.     Midcoast Community Council Website […]

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Cabrillo Unified School District Offers Several Community Meetings to Preview Plans for 60 Rental Units for Workforce Planning

Cunha Middle School 600 Church St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Please join us at Cabrillo Unified School District’s (CUSD’s) Open House Community Meetings to preview its workforce housing plans. The project includes 60 rental units for faculty and staff, at Kelly Avenue/Highway 1, and Central Avenue/3rd Avenue.  These meetings will give the community a first opportunity to understand CUSD’s workforce housing vision and review the proposed […]

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Cameron’s Pub Presents Open Mic

Cameron's Inn, Pub and Restaurant 1410 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Cameron’s Pub presents Open Mic every Thursday evening, starting at 7:00 PM and usually ending around 11:00.   Hosted by Ken Voorheis, our weekly event is one of the longest-running public Open Mic venues in the Bay Area, showcasing everything from local singer/songwriters to drummers, harpists, instrumental musicians, and even the occasional stand-up comedian.   […]

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Cabrillo Unified School District Offers Several Community Meetings to Preview Plans for 60 Rental Units for Workforce Planning

Cunha Middle School 600 Church St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Please join us at Cabrillo Unified School District’s (CUSD’s) Open House Community Meetings to preview its workforce housing plans. The project includes 60 rental units for faculty and staff, at Kelly Avenue/Highway 1, and Central Avenue/3rd Avenue.  These meetings will give the community a first opportunity to understand CUSD’s workforce housing vision and review the proposed […]

2023 Mavericks Festival Parking Restrictions at Pillar Point Harbor; Bike Instead! (Airport Parking $20)

Pillar Point Harbor CA, United States

San Mateo County Harbor District Press Release September 26th, 2023. Pillar Point parking is closer, but will cost $30. Starting at 12:01am on Friday, September 29th thru 6:00pm on Monday, October 2nd, 2023 Please see the map below for where parking is restricted and where there will be parking available. Cars that are not moved […]

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Pillar Point Harbor Hosts Food Truck Fridays

2 Johnson Pier 2 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Come on down and get some fresh fish right of the fishing boats. Rock Cod and Halibut and more.   The Ketch Joanne has been close since October 2022 in order to build an ADA compliant bathroom. New owners will reopen for the 2023 Mavericks Festival Sept 30th and Oct 1st. Satay by the Bay […]

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JettyWave Distillery at Pillar Point Harbor with Live Music

Jettywave Distillery 155 Broadway, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm   Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted to find a path to ride our beach cruisers here to the harbor to create unexpected flavors with organic integrity in the wild pourings we […]

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Harbor Views and Live Music with Pianist Alan Lee and Vocalist Janeene Wilkinson or Tina Schuller, at Seville Tapas

Seville Tapas 450 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

It’s Happy Hour at Seville Tapas located at the Half Moon Bay harbor. Scrumptious small plate Spanish-style tapas plus Happy Hour specials. Chill out to a vocal/piano duo performing 60’s - 90’s pop favorites and American Songbook jazz out on the front deck from 5:30-7:30pm. Weather Permitting. No cover charge.

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Right of Wave: Ocean Safety and Surf Awareness Day at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica

Linda Mar Beach 5000 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacifica, CA, United States

Calling all NorCal surfers, free-divers, open water sports enthusiasts and beach-goers! We’re stoked to bring you Right of Wave: Ocean Safety and Surf Awareness Day on Saturday, September 30th at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica. You’re invited to attend a free day of workshops and activities that will empower you to safely navigate the ocean, […]

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Coastside Land Trust Hosts Wavecrest Raptor Walk- with Sequoia Audubon Society

Wavecrest Wavecrest Road, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Join the  Coastside Land Trust and the Sequoia Audubon Society for a raptor walk through the Wavecrest Open Space.   WAVECREST RAPTOR WALK WITH SEQUOIA AUDUBON SOCIETY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 10:00AM - NOON   This walk will explore our local overwintering raptor population. Wavecrest is the single most important site on the San Mateo Coast […]

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Half Moon Bay Coastside History Jail Museum

Half Moon Bay Jail Museum 505 Johnston Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The Half Moon Bay Coastside History Museum The Coastside History Museum in the Jail at 505 Johnston St. is currently open weekends from 11am-3pm.   We are also open during Make it Main Thursday evenings, and some days mid week when docents are available.  Our new museum will open in late June 2023 with a combination of new and […]

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Kick Off the 2023 Big-Wave Winter Season with the 2nd Annual Mavericks Festival for Two Days of Live Music!

Pillar Point Harbor CA, United States

The Mavericks Awards big-wave video contest is pleased to present its second annual @mavericksfestival, kicking off the winter season with a two-day celebration for the community on September 30 & October 1, 2023 at Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, CA.   The Mavericks Festival is a fundraiser event and will feature two days of […]

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M. Stark Gallery Hosts Santa Cruz’ Ethan Estess Show “Tradewinds”

M Stark Gallery, Half Moon Bay 727 Main St, Half Moon Bay, United States

Ethan Estess uses upcycled nylon fishing rope, sourced directly from commercial fisheries, to bring attention to the problem of marine plastic pollution beyond consumer straws and plastic bags.   His beautifully colored seascapes are a magical second life for the colored rope, evoking Kanagawa’s Great Wave and 70s Op Art. Estess holds a BS and […]

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JettyWave Distillery at Pillar Point Harbor with Live Music

Jettywave Distillery 155 Broadway, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm   Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted to find a path to ride our beach cruisers here to the harbor to create unexpected flavors with organic integrity in the wild pourings we […]

Old Princeton Landing Presents “For Lahaina” a Fundraiser Featuring John Cruz, Chris Pelonis and Coast Tribe

Old Princeton Landing 460 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

  Tickets   FOR LAHAINA is the first of many benefit gatherings to get the people of Lahaina and surrounding areas resources they need. Having John Cruz of Maui headline this event is so special for all concerned and we feel so very grateful to have him and his band.   Hawaiian singer-songwriter John Cruz engages […]

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Cameron’s Pub Karaoke FunHouse!

Cameron's Inn, Pub and Restaurant 1410 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The best in Coastside Karaoke at Cameron's Pub & Restaurant!   Cameron’s brings you the very best in Coastside karaoke every Saturday night and most Friday nights, starting at 7:00 PM and continuing until midnight, or shortly thereafter.   Join karaoke hosts Sheila Murray and Jeff Broyles as Sheila’s Karaoke FunHouse presents both local & visiting singers and […]

Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows Present ~ Kevin Brennan and the Claddagh Band

Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows Hall 526 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Kevin Brennan playing guitar and providing lead vocals. Kevin is from Belfast, Ireland, but has been living in the Bay Area since the 70's, where he teamed up with fellow Belfast musician Van Morrison. Multi-instrumentalist Richard Karst, from Santa Cruz, on lead guitar, trumpet, flute, and vocals. Rob Christian, ace bass player and vocalist, is […]

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Half Moon Bay Coastside History Jail Museum

Half Moon Bay Jail Museum 505 Johnston Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The Half Moon Bay Coastside History Museum The Coastside History Museum in the Jail at 505 Johnston St. is currently open weekends from 11am-3pm.   We are also open during Make it Main Thursday evenings, and some days mid week when docents are available.  Our new museum will open in late June 2023 with a combination of new and […]

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Kick Off the 2023 Big-Wave Winter Season with the 2nd Annual Mavericks Festival for Two Days of Live Music!

Pillar Point Harbor CA, United States

The Mavericks Awards big-wave video contest is pleased to present its second annual @mavericksfestival, kicking off the winter season with a two-day celebration for the community on September 30 & October 1, 2023 at Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, CA.   The Mavericks Festival is a fundraiser event and will feature two days of […]

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M. Stark Gallery Hosts Santa Cruz’ Ethan Estess Show “Tradewinds”

M Stark Gallery, Half Moon Bay 727 Main St, Half Moon Bay, United States

Ethan Estess uses upcycled nylon fishing rope, sourced directly from commercial fisheries, to bring attention to the problem of marine plastic pollution beyond consumer straws and plastic bags.   His beautifully colored seascapes are a magical second life for the colored rope, evoking Kanagawa’s Great Wave and 70s Op Art. Estess holds a BS and […]

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JettyWave Distillery at Pillar Point Harbor with Live Music

Jettywave Distillery 155 Broadway, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm   Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted to find a path to ride our beach cruisers here to the harbor to create unexpected flavors with organic integrity in the wild pourings we […]

Legendary Polynesian Canoe, Hōkūle‘a, Arrival Ceremony at the Pillar Point Harbor (plus Tours and Lecture)

Pillar Point Harbor CA, United States

The legendary Polynesian canoe, Hōkūle‘a, is coming to the Half Moon Bay October 1-5. Schedule subject to change pending weather. Check https://hokulea.com for latest updates.     Moananuiākea: A Voyage for Oceans, A Voyage for Earth Read all about the voyage purpose, details and crew at https://hokulea.com/moananuiakea/      Sunday, October 1 Arrival & Welcome […]

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Veterans Mobile Clinic Comes to the Half Moon Bay Library Offering Resources, Benefits and Medical Services

Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas St., Half Moon Bay, CA

Have you, or someone you know, served in the military? Want to learn about veteran benefits? Drop by the Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas Street on October 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During this time staff can provide consultations, referrals, and assistance in navigating the VA system.   No appointment needed.   […]

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Geeks Who Drink Are Back at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company Every Tues. Evening

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company 390 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The best trivia night on the coast is BACK! After a two year break we’re super excited to have the team from Geeks Who Drink Pub Quizzes back to host free trivia once again in the BrewCo bar area! Join us for 7 rounds of  audio, visual and live hosted trivia. Our weekly quiz is […]

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Coastside Hope Sponsors FREE Citizenship Classes

Cunha Middle School 600 Church St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Free Citizenship class offered by Coastside Hope in partnership with La Costa Adult School and Cabrillo Unified School District at Cunha Middle School.   For many, the greatest barrier to becoming a U.S. citizen is the English and civics test component of the naturalization application. With support from a Zellerbach Foundation grant, Coastside Hope offers […]

Zoom the 6th Circuit Court of Appeal’s LIVE Oral Argument Tomorrow for the Lawsuit “Half Moon Bay vs Granada Sanitary District and Montara Water and Sanitary District”

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Here is the link to the California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, which provides live webcasts of Oral Arguments.     Look for this and click on "Calendar": 6DCA Oral Argument - 2023/10/05 Morning Session October 05, 2023 - 09:30 AM     You will get this pdf with a Zoom link.       More on […]

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Local Happiest Happy Hour at the Jettywave Distillery, Swell Lounge and Gibralter Gems

Jettywave Distillery 155 Broadway, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The first Thursday of every month The Jettywave be open and offering 20% off food and drinks for locals from 3 to 8 PM. First Thursday of the Month 3:00 to 8:00 PM The Jetty Wave Website Thursday's food offering will be from the one and only  "Chef Jose Luis @gilbraltargems". Jettywave & Swell lounge area […]

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Cameron’s Pub Presents Open Mic

Cameron's Inn, Pub and Restaurant 1410 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Cameron’s Pub presents Open Mic every Thursday evening, starting at 7:00 PM and usually ending around 11:00.   Hosted by Ken Voorheis, our weekly event is one of the longest-running public Open Mic venues in the Bay Area, showcasing everything from local singer/songwriters to drummers, harpists, instrumental musicians, and even the occasional stand-up comedian.   […]

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Pillar Point Harbor Hosts Food Truck Fridays

2 Johnson Pier 2 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Come on down and get some fresh fish right of the fishing boats. Rock Cod and Halibut and more.   The Ketch Joanne has been close since October 2022 in order to build an ADA compliant bathroom. New owners will reopen for the 2023 Mavericks Festival Sept 30th and Oct 1st. Satay by the Bay […]

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JettyWave Distillery at Pillar Point Harbor with Live Music

Jettywave Distillery 155 Broadway, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm   Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted to find a path to ride our beach cruisers here to the harbor to create unexpected flavors with organic integrity in the wild pourings we […]

Puente de la Costa Sur Hosts “A Gathering for Giving” ~ A Farm to Table Dinner at TomKat Ranch

TomKat Ranch 2997 Pescadero Creek Road, Pescadero, CA, United States

Puente ~ A Gathering for Giving Please join Puente at TomKat Ranch on Friday, October 6, 2023 to celebrate the mission of Puente with a farm-to-table meal.   Our dinner is an opportunity to bring people together to share a meaningful experience and positively impact our South Coast communities of Pescadero, San Gregorio, La Honda […]

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Half Moon Bay Coastside History Jail Museum

Half Moon Bay Jail Museum 505 Johnston Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The Half Moon Bay Coastside History Museum The Coastside History Museum in the Jail at 505 Johnston St. is currently open weekends from 11am-3pm.   We are also open during Make it Main Thursday evenings, and some days mid week when docents are available.  Our new museum will open in late June 2023 with a combination of new and […]

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M. Stark Gallery Hosts Santa Cruz’ Ethan Estess Show “Tradewinds”

M Stark Gallery, Half Moon Bay 727 Main St, Half Moon Bay, United States

Ethan Estess uses upcycled nylon fishing rope, sourced directly from commercial fisheries, to bring attention to the problem of marine plastic pollution beyond consumer straws and plastic bags.   His beautifully colored seascapes are a magical second life for the colored rope, evoking Kanagawa’s Great Wave and 70s Op Art. Estess holds a BS and […]

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JettyWave Distillery at Pillar Point Harbor with Live Music

Jettywave Distillery 155 Broadway, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm   Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted to find a path to ride our beach cruisers here to the harbor to create unexpected flavors with organic integrity in the wild pourings we […]

Heart Drive Presents the Coastside Ramp Jam ~ A Benefit for ALAS with Same Girls, Coast Tribe and Tiger Shade!

Burnham Strip Ave Portola and Obispo Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The Heart Drive and ALAS Announce Upcoming Coastside Ramp Jam! The Coastside Ramp Jam is a free, all-ages event to be held on October 7 th at the Jetty Mini Ramp on Highway 1 in El Granada. The event, sponsored by Sam’s Chowder House, features skating lessons, a skate jam, live music, food booths, a […]

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Classy Jazz & Vibrant Dining in Downtown Half Moon Bay at Fattoria e Mare

Fattoria e Mare Italian Restaurant 315 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Got a date for Saturday night? Invite your sweetie to spend a romantic evening listening to classy live music while dining on a delicious Italian feast at Half Moon Bay's fine dining establishment, Fattoria e Mare on Main Street.   Local professional saxophonist Sonya Jason performs with some of the most talented Bay Area musicians […]

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Cameron’s Pub Karaoke FunHouse!

Cameron's Inn, Pub and Restaurant 1410 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The best in Coastside Karaoke at Cameron's Pub & Restaurant!   Cameron’s brings you the very best in Coastside karaoke every Saturday night and most Friday nights, starting at 7:00 PM and continuing until midnight, or shortly thereafter.   Join karaoke hosts Sheila Murray and Jeff Broyles as Sheila’s Karaoke FunHouse presents both local & visiting singers and […]

Got Bike Fix-it Skills? Come Help at Bike Temple at Abundant Grace

Abundant Grace 515 Kelly, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

  Abundant Grace Coastside Worker  partners with Coastside Mountain Bikers for the Bike Temple program. This program provides support for community members by connecting those who have mechanic skills or bicycles for donation with those in need of operable bicycles.    Many in our Coastside community rely on bicycle transportation for access to a job […]

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Half Moon Bay Coastside History Jail Museum

Half Moon Bay Jail Museum 505 Johnston Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The Half Moon Bay Coastside History Museum The Coastside History Museum in the Jail at 505 Johnston St. is currently open weekends from 11am-3pm.   We are also open during Make it Main Thursday evenings, and some days mid week when docents are available.  Our new museum will open in late June 2023 with a combination of new and […]

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M. Stark Gallery Hosts Santa Cruz’ Ethan Estess Show “Tradewinds”

M Stark Gallery, Half Moon Bay 727 Main St, Half Moon Bay, United States

Ethan Estess uses upcycled nylon fishing rope, sourced directly from commercial fisheries, to bring attention to the problem of marine plastic pollution beyond consumer straws and plastic bags.   His beautifully colored seascapes are a magical second life for the colored rope, evoking Kanagawa’s Great Wave and 70s Op Art. Estess holds a BS and […]

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JettyWave Distillery at Pillar Point Harbor with Live Music

Jettywave Distillery 155 Broadway, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm   Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted to find a path to ride our beach cruisers here to the harbor to create unexpected flavors with organic integrity in the wild pourings we […]

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Geeks Who Drink Are Back at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company Every Tues. Evening

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company 390 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The best trivia night on the coast is BACK! After a two year break we’re super excited to have the team from Geeks Who Drink Pub Quizzes back to host free trivia once again in the BrewCo bar area! Join us for 7 rounds of  audio, visual and live hosted trivia. Our weekly quiz is […]

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Coastside Hope Sponsors FREE Citizenship Classes

Cunha Middle School 600 Church St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Free Citizenship class offered by Coastside Hope in partnership with La Costa Adult School and Cabrillo Unified School District at Cunha Middle School.   For many, the greatest barrier to becoming a U.S. citizen is the English and civics test component of the naturalization application. With support from a Zellerbach Foundation grant, Coastside Hope offers […]

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Smart Ass Trivia Night at San Benito House

San Benito House 356 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Come play and laugh at SmartAss Trivia Night at San Benito House every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Bring your smartest friends and your funniest dumb ones. Win prizes! (Mostly free drinks and bragging rights).       Support the San Benito House Fire Recovery Effort to Help the Employees APRIL 24, 2021 […]

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Midcoast Community Council (MCC) Meetings ~ 2nd & 4th Wednesdays @ 7:00pm

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Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email.   MCC Agendas, Videos and Lots and Lots of Documents! Thanks to exMCC’s Lisa Ketcham (now on the San Mateo County Planning Commission) for an incredibly well curated website archive on local planning issues.   Scott Bollinger and Gus Mattammal participated remotely.     Midcoast Community Council Website […]

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Cameron’s Pub Presents Open Mic

Cameron's Inn, Pub and Restaurant 1410 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Cameron’s Pub presents Open Mic every Thursday evening, starting at 7:00 PM and usually ending around 11:00.   Hosted by Ken Voorheis, our weekly event is one of the longest-running public Open Mic venues in the Bay Area, showcasing everything from local singer/songwriters to drummers, harpists, instrumental musicians, and even the occasional stand-up comedian.   […]

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JettyWave Distillery at Pillar Point Harbor with Live Music

Jettywave Distillery 155 Broadway, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm   Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted to find a path to ride our beach cruisers here to the harbor to create unexpected flavors with organic integrity in the wild pourings we […]

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Half Moon Bay Coastside History Jail Museum

Half Moon Bay Jail Museum 505 Johnston Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The Half Moon Bay Coastside History Museum The Coastside History Museum in the Jail at 505 Johnston St. is currently open weekends from 11am-3pm.   We are also open during Make it Main Thursday evenings, and some days mid week when docents are available.  Our new museum will open in late June 2023 with a combination of new and […]

Recurring

M. Stark Gallery Hosts Santa Cruz’ Ethan Estess Show “Tradewinds”

M Stark Gallery, Half Moon Bay 727 Main St, Half Moon Bay, United States

Ethan Estess uses upcycled nylon fishing rope, sourced directly from commercial fisheries, to bring attention to the problem of marine plastic pollution beyond consumer straws and plastic bags.   His beautifully colored seascapes are a magical second life for the colored rope, evoking Kanagawa’s Great Wave and 70s Op Art. Estess holds a BS and […]

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JettyWave Distillery at Pillar Point Harbor with Live Music

Jettywave Distillery 155 Broadway, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm   Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted to find a path to ride our beach cruisers here to the harbor to create unexpected flavors with organic integrity in the wild pourings we […]

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Cameron’s Pub Karaoke FunHouse!

Cameron's Inn, Pub and Restaurant 1410 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The best in Coastside Karaoke at Cameron's Pub & Restaurant!   Cameron’s brings you the very best in Coastside karaoke every Saturday night and most Friday nights, starting at 7:00 PM and continuing until midnight, or shortly thereafter.   Join karaoke hosts Sheila Murray and Jeff Broyles as Sheila’s Karaoke FunHouse presents both local & visiting singers and […]

2023 Time to Register for the 45th Annual Pumpkin Runs by Senior Coastsiders

Hatch Elementary School 490 Miramontes Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The Pumpkin Run has been a tradition in Half Moon Bay for many years and takes participants along the beautiful Coastal Trail overlooking the Pacific Ocean.   Register All proceeds will benefit Senior Coastsiders, a local non-profit dedicated to providing opportunities, support and resources for older adults living on the coast from Montara to Pescadero […]

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Half Moon Bay Coastside History Jail Museum

Half Moon Bay Jail Museum 505 Johnston Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The Half Moon Bay Coastside History Museum The Coastside History Museum in the Jail at 505 Johnston St. is currently open weekends from 11am-3pm.   We are also open during Make it Main Thursday evenings, and some days mid week when docents are available.  Our new museum will open in late June 2023 with a combination of new and […]

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