Farmers market

Land and Sea Farmers Market, Harbor Village, 270 Capistrano Road, Princeton. Sundays 10:00am to 4:00pm. Outside farmer’s market, petting zoo, educational activities, music and more.

Coastside Farmers Market, Shoreline Station, 225 Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. Saturdays 9:00am to 1:00pm. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, crafts and music

Pescadero Farmers Market , opens June 27, 2013 and is located on Stage Road in Pescadero. Thursdays 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Fruits, vegetables, dairy, crafts and music

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Fishing in Half Moon Bay

Everyday, boats haul in their fishing catch and visitors can purchase fresh fish directly from the local fisherman. To find out the day’s catch, call Pillar Point Harbor, (650) 726-8724, ext.3.

Several local companies offer deep-sea fishing and whale-watching excursions.

Half Moon Bay Sportfishing & Tackle, (650) 728-3377, www.hmbfishing.com

• Bait & Switch Sportfishing, 650-726-7133,  baitandswitchsportfishing.com/
• Huli Cat Sportfishing, (650) 726-2926 www.hulicat.com
• Riptide Sportfishing, (888) 747-8433, www.riptide.net
• Queen of Hearts, (510) 581-2628, www.fishingboat.com

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 Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show

April 27 & 28, 2013 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Half Moon Bay Airport, 9850 N. Cabrillo Highway (Hwy. 1)
This event showcases more than 2,000 motorized mechanical marvels from throughout the 20th and 21st centuries including luxury cars, powerful sports cars, custom cars and street rods, muscle cars, vintage and modern era high-performance race cars, quirky art and pedal cars and modified street machines. Headline attractions scheduled to appear include: the world’s most powerful air raid siren to open the festivities; thrilling, high-flying freestyle Motocross exhibitions, military aviation wonders and much more. Rounding out the activities will be kid’s amusements, food, and live music.  The show benefits the Coastside Adult Day Health Center. For more information, call (650) 726-2328 or visit www.miramarevents.com.

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Whale Watching

The annual migration of the gray whale is currently underway, and Half Moon Bay is the perfect spot for witnessing the journey of these spectacular creatures. Beginning in early December through the end of March, approximately 15,000 gray whales swim south from the icy waters of the Arctic to mate and nurse their young in the warm, shallow lagoons along Magdalena Bay in Baja, California. For those who like to plan ahead, March through early April is a great time to spot humpback whales as they begin moving closer to shore.

Several local companies offer whale watching excursions:
•Huli Cat Sportfishing, (650) 726-2926, www.hulicat.com
  •Half Moon Bay Sportfishing & Tackle, (650) 728-3377, www.hmbfishing.com
  •Riptide Sportfishing, (888) 747-8433, www.riptide.net

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Happy New Year

The Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, 650-728-2739, is having and early bird New Year’s eve celebration with music from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. A few other restaurants that are having  New Year’s eve special music or menus are:  Café Gilbraltar 650-560-9039,  It’s Italia 650-726-4444, Pasta Moon 650-726-5125, Crab Landing 650-712-1288, La Costanera 650-728-1600, Mullins Bar & Grill 650-712-2215 and the Ritz Carlton.

Here is a link to a listing of a few other locations in the Half Moon Bay area to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Happy New Year!

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Santa’s Tree Farm, 78 Pilarcitos Creek Road, Half Moon Bay, CA, 650-726-2246, www.santstreefarm.com

Lemos Farm, 12320 San Mateo Road (Highway 92), Half Moon Bay, CA, 650-726-2342, www.lemosfarm.com

Pastorino & Son, 12391 San Mateo Road (Highway 92), Half Moon Bay, CA, 650-726-6440, www.pastorinofarms.com

Four C’s Christmas Tree Farm, Highway 92 near La Nebbia Winery, Half Moon Bay, CA

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Happy Thanksgiving

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The historic James Johnston House will be having its annual holiday boutique on November 3 & 4 and 10 & 11, 2012.

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Pumpkins

Currently, there are several pumpkin farms to visit in the Half Moon Bay area including:

Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm, 850 North Cabrillo Highway (Highway One), Half Moon Bay, 650-726-4980, www.farmerjohnspumpkins.com

Lemos Farm, 12320 San Mateo Road (Highway 92), Half MoonBay, 650-726-2342, www.lemosfarm.com

Pastorino Farm, 12391 San Mateo Road (Highway 92), Half Moon
Bay, 650-726-6440, www.pastorinofarms.com

Bob’s Pumpkin Farm, Five miles south of Half Moon Bay on
Highway One, 650-726-6414

Arata Pumpkin Farm, 185 Verde Road, Half Moon Bay, Six miles
south of Half Moon Bay on Highway One, 650-726-4567, www.aratapumpkinfarm.com

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Mavericks: Everest of the Seas Art Exhibit

January 14 – February 29, 2012

Champagne & Wine Reception at the Coastal Arts League in Half Moon Bay: Saturday, January 21st, 5 – 8 pm

Coastal Arts League – 300 Main St., Half Moon Bay – 650-726-6335

Año Nuevo State Park

Through March 31, 2012, guided Elephant Seal walks at Año Nuevo State Park may be purchased through ReserveAmerica at http://anonuevo.reserveamerica.com or 1-800-444-4445. Please read the Año Nuevo Guided Walks brochure for more information before making reservations. The Reserve is home to a large colony of Northern Elephant Seals which come ashore to give birth and mate from mid-December through March. A guided Public Seal Walk lasts approximately 2.5 hours and operates daily for individuals, families or groups at $7.00 per person. Equal Access guided walks are available for visitors needing mobility assistance along a wooden boardwalk. Equal Access Walks are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from January–March; walk times are at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling the Park at 650-879-2033 on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays between 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. otherwise nocturnal animals.

Harley Farms

2012 Farm Dinners

Harley Farms’ Dinners are always local, seasonal farm cooking served with aplomb. Tour the farm with hors d’oeuvre in hand, and join Dee Harley for an introduction to your menu and the history of her farmstead dairy. Then enjoy five courses of delectable farm cooking served at the grand table made from a fir tree saved from the winter floods, with folk art chairs, pottery and pewter handmade by local friends. Monthly dinners sell out very fast; click here to book yours. 205 North Street, Pescadero ~ 650-879-0480 ~ www.harleyfarms.com

Irene Harbor Tours

The fully-restored Irene offers four tours on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 10:00 a.m. with the last tour around 4:00 p.m. Tours leave from the far end of D-Dock off Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay. No reservation needed; purchase your tickets right on the boat with cash or credit card. Adults $17, children ages 6-13 $7, children five and under are free. The boat fits 18 passengers. 650-533-4385 ~ www.ireneharbortours.com

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