McNee Ranch State Park
Grey Whale Cove Trail in McNee Ranch
State Park. Highway 1, 1.4 miles
north of the Chart House Restaurant
in Montara.
Info: Half Moon Bay State Beach: 650
726-8819
Miles of trails with breathtaking
views. |
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Point Montara Lighthouse and Youth
Hostel
Highway 1, Montara
650 728-7177
Historic fog station established in
1875. |
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Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
Moss Beach, Take California Street
off Highway 1.
650-728-3584
At low tide, see the marvels of
Mother Nature in the tide pools. |
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Moss Beach Distillery
Moss Beach, 140 Beach Way.
650-728-5595
During Prohibition, the San Mateo
Coast was an ideal spot for rum
running, bootleggers and speakeasies
. One of the most successful
speakeasies of this era was “Frank’s
Place” on the cliffs at Moss Beach.
Built by Frank Torres in 1928,
“Frank’s” became a popular night
spot for silent film stars and
politicians from San Francisco. The
restaurant, located on the cliffs
above a secluded beach was in the
perfect location to benefit from the
clandestine activities of Canadian
rum-runners. Under the cover of
darkness and fog, illegal whiskey
was landed on the beach, dragged up
a steep cliff and loaded into
waiting vehicles for transport to
San Francisco. “Frank’s Place” - now
called The Moss Beach Distillery -
still retains its look and secluded
location among the ocean coves.
The Distillery retains one of “Franks” former customers, as well.
Resident ghost “The Blue Lady” still
haunts the premises trying to
recapture the fun and excitement of
“Frank’s” speakeasy years. The story
of the “Blue Lady” was documented by
the TV program “Unsolved Mysteries”,
and has been seen by millions of
people around the world. |
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Princeton Marsh & Seashore
Pillar Point Marsh and Shoreline in
Princeton.
650 728-3584
This area is home for over 20% of
all North American bird species. |
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Pillar Point Harbor
Highway 1, Princeton
650 726-5727
Full service marina, stores, boating
excursions, and restaurants.
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James Johnston House
Higgins Purissima Road, Half Moon
Bay.
650 726-0329 National Register for
Historical Places. |
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Purissima Creek Trails &
Creekside Trails
Higgins Purissima Road, Half Moon
Bay.
650 691-1200
Magnificent views of the Redwoods,
accessible by broad scenic trails. |
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Pescadero Marsh Bird
Refuge
On Highway 1, 16 miles south of Half
Moon Bay.
650 879-2170
A bird watchers delight with nearly
200 species that rest and feed here
every year. |
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Memorial County Park
9500 Pescadero Road, La Honda.
650 879-0212
Miles of hiking trails, creek and
swimming hole, and picnic area. Day
use and camping. |
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Rocky Beach & Open Ocean
Bean Hollow Beach Trail between
Hollow State Beach and Pebble Beach.
Highway 1, 18 miles south of Half
Moon Bay.
650 879-0832
Use Bean Hollow Trail to enjoy views
of Bean Hollow State Beach and
little known Pebble Beach. |
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Butano State Park
Cloverdale Road, Pescadero. 3.5
miles south of Pescadero Road.
650 879-2040
Acres of trails and campsites in a
lush redwood canyon. |
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Point Lighthouse and AYH
Hostel
Pigeon Highway 1, Pescadero
650 879-0633
One of the most photographed
lighthouses in the United States.
The hostel provides an inexpensive
and friendly place to spend the
night. |
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Ano Nuevo State Reserve
and Interpretive Center
Ano Nuevo State Reserve Trail in Ano
Nuevo State Reserve. Highway 1, 27
miles south of Half Moon Bay. From
December to March, Elephant Seal
guided tours by reservation only.
Call: 800 444-4445 650 879-0227.
Enjoy the sight of Elephant Seals,
Sea Lions, and the different forms
of vegetation native to this area.
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