Activities Near Our Inn

Coastal Elegance Tours

· Nature Hikes

The Coastal/Beach Hike on rural bluffs highlight marine animals, birds, wildflowers and seals, and possibly a few star fish and sea anemones if the surf is low enough. The Giant Redwood Hike includes a picture of your family inside an old growth redwood. Special lilies and iris bloom in the forest each Spring. Both hikes are 2-3 hours. $75 per person.

Redwood tree

· Half Moon Bay Coastal Eco-Cycling Group Events

Guests experience the areas rich ecological diversity while cycling along the Pacific Ocean. The trained naturalist guides inform participants about the native people, coastal and inter-tidal habitats. Cycle on trails along a secluded beach and rural Pacific Ocean bluffs. Curious seals, brown pelicans and shore birds are often seen and photos are shown of marine life animals that live in the inter-tidal zone. $120 per person, age 12 and older.

· Ultimate California Cycling Adventure

A three day/two night package begins with a 4:00 p.m. lodging check-in. On Day Two, the guided eco-culture cycling tour begins at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy the panoramic scenic 20-mile drive, visit ancient redwoods, secluded coastal beaches on rural country roads and stop for lunch in historic Pescadero. Day Three will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail. The terrain includes country lanes, bike paths and some dirt trials with spectacular views from the scenic Pacific Coast bluffs. Visit Pillar Point Lighthouse, the harbor, Mavericks, and enjoy lunch at the base of Montara Mountain. Rates and lodging options are available on the website.

Tours by reservation only: 650-712-8456

Farmers Markets

· Coastside Farmers’ Market ~ May – December

Farm fresh produce, fresh fish, local art and live music. Shoreline Station, Half Moon Bay ~ Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 650-726-4895 ~ www.coastsidefarmersmarket.org

Half Moon Bay Golf Links

The golf course will host the U.S. Open Qualifier on May 17, 2010. Learn more and sign up by visiting http://halfmoonbaygolflinksblog.com. Two Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay ~ 650-726-1800

Pescadero

“Capradero – A Lot of Goats” ~ through May 27, 2010

An outdoor exhibit of goat sculptures in the grass lot next to Country Roads Antiques is a celebration of rural beauty. On Fridays-Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. the “goat meadow” is open to the public. Children can make their own goat masks, and families may picnic on the grass (blankets provided by the artists). Local musicians Suzana Gulmert & Abalone Dreams and Andy Markham & The Polyglot Quartet will play at 2 p.m. on May 8 and May 15, respectively. 320 Stage Road, Pescadero.

Mother’s Day Activities Near Our Inn

Basket of flowers

Cetrella – Brunch ~ 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Three-course dinner; $45 per person. 845 Main St., Half Moon Bay ~ 650-726-4090 ~ www.cetrella.com

Costanoa -Wildflower Walk ~ 10:00 a.m.

Meet Costanoa naturalist Terry Strachan in front of the Ranch House to explore nearby foothills and revel in the bounty of local Lupines, Asters and Poppies. 2001 Rossi Road, Pescadero ~ 650-879-1100 ~ www.costanoa.com

Moss Beach Distillery-Brunch ~ 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Two-course prix fixe menu with unlimited champagne and mimosas. $48.95 per person; $27.95 for children under 12). 140 Beach Way, Moss Beach ~ 650-728-5595 ~ www.mossbeachdistillery.com

Pasta Moon-Three-Course Lunch ~ 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

$45.00 Adults; $15.00 Children (excludes tax & gratuity). Reservations recommended. 315 Main Street, Half Moon Bay ~ 650-726-5125 ~ http://www.pastamoon.com/

Tidepools near our Inn

The Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is just a few miles north of our Inn on the San Mateo County coast in Moss Beach, California. There are tidepools for viewing a variety of marine life and having a fun outing. Any low tide below +1.0 feet will provide an array of tidepools with a variety of plants, and marine invertebrates. “The Reserve is open during daylight hours but the life in the tidepools can only be seen at low tides, below +1.0 feet. So, before you come to the Reserve, check your newspaper, an online tide guide, or a tide book which is available at marinas, boating or fishing shops. Please know that the tides at Moss Beach occur about one hour earlier than listed for the Golden Gate. Tidepooling is best done just before and just after low tide. Be sure to bring a windbreaker, a sweater and a pair of dry shoes.”

Starfish at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve in Moss Beach

Goat farm near Half Moon Bay

Alpine goat

A terrific day trip from our Inn is to Pescadero and Harley Farms goat dairy. “Harley Farms is a restored 1910 dairy farm, with 200 alpine goats on nine acres of pasture in Pescadero, California. The farm grew from six pet goats to today’s herd, with their delicious, critically-acclaimed cheese. The Harley Farms chevre, fromage blanc, ricotta and feta cheeses are consistent winners at the American Cheese Society awards, and hold two international World Cheese Show medals. (more…)

Half Moon Bay Activities

There are many activities to do near our Inn in Miramar Beach, Half Moon Bay, including hiking, golfing, wine tasting, walking on the beach, dining, shopping, art viewing, whale watching, boating, surfing and relaxing. Check our Area page on our website.

Sunset at Miramar Beach in Half Moon Bay