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CONTENTS

2 Coastside Guide Spring 2011

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L ong seen as an elegant, sophisticated beverage, and more recently buoyed by health advocates who say it promotes heart health

and helps prevent cancer, wine is an intoxicating adult beverage of choice for many. Reports on a national level indicate U.S. wine consumption is steadily rising and that trend appears to be reflected here on the coast with the presence of several new wine bars popping up in recent times.

Wine bars are growing in popularity as social and cultural centers, with wine for tastings and for sale coupled with fine art and entertainment to enjoy over a glass.

Mary Colucci is the owner of Barterra Winery on Main Street in Half Moon Bay, which recently expanded from a corner of the Courtyard Gallery to a distinct establishment that fronts onto Main Street. She says her establishment

is not just flush with vintages from throughout California for tastings but also available for events, and showcases art by Southern California and international artists.

“People are very interested in wine, very knowledgeable about what they like,” said Colucci. “People are trying new varietals. They’re open to trying because they have the opportunity to try something they haven’t found.”

She points to Barterra’s thriving wine club of 65 members, most of whom are from the Bay Area with a couple from out of state, and growing. Members receive a new bottles of wine quarterly, and attend quarterly events that help mold attendees into what she calls “almost like a family.”

Wine is popular at the local grocery stores too. John Chavez, Beer and Wine manager at New Leaf Community Markets, reports the store sells up to four times more wine than beer and attributes the popularity to the Coastside’s consistently cool weather.

“The warmer the weather, the better the beer sales,” Chavez said. However, regardless of the current

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SliceS of life

WINE BARS POUR OUT ACROSS COASTSIDE Locals show a taste for elegant beverages |By Carina Woudenberg and Stacy Trevenon

“We have found such a strong response with people that love fine wine.”

— claudia Marshall, The Wine Bar owner


SliceS of life

weather, Chavez noted, wine and, particularly red wine, sells well.

Likewise, Safeway reports more wine sales than beer as well, but managers said they were unable to provide hard numbers.

Perhaps the most established of the wine bars on the coast, Half Moon Bay Wine and Cheese, has operated for 13 years and continues to do so from a new location at 421 Main St in Half Moon Bay. It carries 60 wines available for tasting daily — 30 white and 30 red — and more than 500 different wines in the store.

General manager Ruth Star said the shop is known nationally as a “pinot

place,” and also offers cheese plates. She notes that different seasons can call for different wines, adding that as warmer weather approaches, lighter wines are emphasized as opposed to heavier wines appropriate for the hearty meals of wintertime.

Equally as established as a winery and tasting destination is La Nebbia Winery, bonded is 1979 under Paul and Sandy Obester and now operating under current owner Kendyl Kellogg. The winery offers a selection of white and red wines and, for those thinking outside the box, sparkling and dessert wines as well.

“Sweet and dessert wines have a

more permanent place on the menu because people are more willing to experiment,” Kellogg said.

She noted that she has also seen wine play a prominent role in more personalized experiences, such as casual gatherings for picnics, games of bocce ball an enjoyment of coastal ambience.

The Wine Bar, located within Harbor Village, opened its doors in mid-December 2010, and owner Claudia Marshall said business has exceeded her expectations.

“We have found such a strong response with people that love fine wine,” she said.

Lead sommelier Ian Cauble pours a 2004 Nenin Pomerol at ENO wine, cheese, and chocolate at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.


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The focus of the bar is on all things local. Much of the wine offered comes from California vineyards in places such as Napa Valley and the Santa Cruz mountains, and the Wine Bar regularly features the work of local artists and musicians. For a few good laughs, Marshall says she hopes to bring in a local stand-up comedians as well.

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, turned its tea room into a wine bar and Lead Sommelier Ian Cauble says he’s seen an increase in business as a result. The majority of patrons to the bar are tourists. And Cauble pointed out that out-of-town visitors usually like nothing more than to sip wine while enjoying the majestic views of the coast.

The Coastside a Gallery and Wine Bar, located at 300 Main St. Half Moon Bay in Zaballa Square, matches wine with fine Coastside-oriented art and, more recently, live music on Thursday evenings.

Hostess Sharon Scott, maintains a regular selection of three white and three red wines and beers, both of which he varies regularly. A Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and a Chardonnay, along with eight or nine beers, are staples there.

“Everyone enjoys a libation while listening to music, and it might inspire them to do a little dancing,” said Scott, herself an artist.

She notes that wine, like its appreciation, mellows with time.

“As we mature we enjoy the nuances of a lovely wine to sip,” she said.

And in challenging times, a glass of wine makes things easier, making for a nice, casual way to spend some time.

“Wine bars are offering a social opportunity in these tough times,” said Marshall. She said you might spend just $20 to $30 to sip wine and listen to music for hours. CG

Wine lovers can find serveral options for tasting on the Coastside, many of which also include art, cheeses and music.


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Hot Spots

ENTERTAINMENT

Alice’s Restaurant Highways 35 and 84 south of Kings Mountain, 851-0303. Light rock, folk rock, folk, blues, origi-nals, Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m.

Apple Jack’s 8970 La Honda Road, La Honda, 747-0331. Rock, blues, reggae or country music at 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings; folk, rock and country from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday afternoons.

Bangkok House 20B Stone Pine Center, Half Moon Bay, 716-5247. Flamenco jazz guitar from 6 to 9 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month.

Café Gibraltar 425 Avenue Alhambra, El Granada, 560-9029. Classical music on Wednesdays, jazz on Thursdays and flamenco on Sundays, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Caffe Lucca 8455 Cabrillo Highway, Montara, 728-5229. Occasional afternoons or evenings of acoustic enter-tainment, also an occasional open mike and art events.

Cameron’s Restaurant and Inn 1410 S. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, 726-5705. Karaoke on Saturday nights, open mike Thursday evenings; occasional rock, folk, open mike or family entertainment.

Cetrella 845 Main St., Half Moon Bay, 726-4090. Jazz from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings, and occasional special events.

Crab Landing 260 Capistrano Road, Princeton, 712-1288. Jazz from 7 to 10 p.m. every Saturday.

Gazos Grill 5720 Cabrillo Highway, 879-0874. Light rock, folk, blues, jazz, folk rock, originals, on Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company 390 Capistrano Road, Princeton, 728-2739. Blues, jazz, rock on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

La Costanera 8150 Cabrillo Highway, Montara, 728-1600. “Saturday Night Live” from 7 to 11 p.m. every Satur-day, with Latin jazz, Cuban mambo, and Caribbean-style sounds, and a solo pianist playing Latin jazz from 6 to 10 p.m. every Sunday.

MCoffee 522 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-6241. Occasional acoustic music, poetry readings or special events.

Miramar Beach Restaurant 131 Mirada Road, Miramar, 726-9053. Jazz, contemporary and piano music on some Saturday evenings, and a solo pianist Sunday afternoons.

The Music Box 315 Main St., Half Moon Bay, 726-5125. Jazz, rock, oldie instrumentals, eclectic, from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings.

old Princeton Landing 460 Capistrano Road, Princeton, 728-9103. Karaoke on Thursday evenings, rock, reggae, R&B and blues for dancing Friday and Saturday evenings, and a professional-level blues jam on Sunday evenings.

Sam’s Chowder House 4210 N. Cabrillo Highway, El Granada, 712-0245. Live music inside the restaurant on Friday eve-nings, live music outside (weather permitting) on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

San Benito House 356 Main St., Half Moon Bay, 726-3425. Classic rock, jazz, blues, Friday or Saturday evenings.

San Gregorio Store Stage Road and Highway 84, San Gregorio, 726-0565. Acoustic, folk, rock, Irish, blues, bluegrass, country and originals on Saturday and Sunday late mornings and afternoons.

The Wine Bar Harbor Village, Princeton by the Sea, Half Moon Bay, 726-0770.


EntreesP³ (Penne Pesto Pasta) 14

Vegetarian penne pasta tossed with cauliflower, asparagus and housemade pesto sauce.Topped w/toasted pine nuts.

Spaghetti and Meatballs 16Beef meatballs seasoned with basil, Italian herbs, fresh garlic and parmesan cheese tossed in

a housemade marinara sauce.

Classic Pot Pie (Chicken or Vegetarian) 15Classic pot pie filled with fresh herbs and vegetables topped with our housemade buttery puff pastry.

Oven Roasted Half Chicken 17Mary’s Organic Air Chilled Chicken with garlic, lemon, rosemary <or> Housemade Smoky St. Louis BBQ.

Served w/ garlic mashed potatoes and red sauteed cabbage.

Country Pork Chop 18Niman Ranch pork chop topped with a ground mustard shallot sauce.

Served w/ zucchini & cauliflower gratin and asparagus.

Braised Beef Short Ribs 19Short ribs braised in port, wine, rosemary, and thyme, topped with salpicon.

Served w/polenta souffle.

Grilled Skirt Steak 20100% Black Angus marinated skirt steak topped with a light brandy mustard sauce.

Served w/ garlic mashed potatoes and roasted brussel sprouts. ($2 upcharge on Inclusive Dinner)

Roasted Lamb Chops 21Pan seared, grass fed, New Zealand lamb

served w/seasonal vegetable risotto.($3 upcharge on Inclusive Dinner)

Weekly Duck Special- Chef’s Choice 22Maple Farms "Gold" Duck Breast that our executive chef prepares differently each week using local and fresh ingredients.

($3 upcharge on Inclusive Dinner)

Santa Maria Rib-Eye Steak 23100% Black Angus rib-eye steak.

Served w/ garlic mashed potatoes and grilled escarole.($4 upcharge on Inclusive Dinner)

StartersMarket Salad 9

Arugula, seasonal fruit, blue cheese crumbles, candied pecans with balsamic vinaigrette.

House Salad 9Chopped romaine lettuce, housemade croutons, tossed in

our champagne vinagrette with shaved peccorino.

City Caesar Salad 9Traditional caesar dressing with fresh romaine wedge

topped with chives and homemade croutons.

650 Crostini 9 Chopped braised short rib meat nestled

atop spiced avocado verde and topped with cilantro and a sliced jalapeno.

Steamed Mussels 9PEI mussels tossed in a tomato, garlic and white wine

broth.

Sliders 9Mixed grill sliders served with garlic aioli and grilled onions on housemade brioche buns.

Bruschetta 8Fresh tomatoes, basil, crushed garlic,

atop fresh baguette slices.

SideTicklers 6Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Polenta SouffléRoasted Fingerling Potatoes

Grilled EscaroleZucchini Cauliflower Gratin

Vegetable RisottoBraised Spinach w/ Garlic

Seasonal Veggies

EntreesP³ (Penne Pesto Pasta) 14

Vegetarian penne pasta tossed with cauliflower, asparagus and housemade pesto sauce.Topped w/toasted pine nuts.

Spaghetti and Meatballs 16Beef meatballs seasoned with basil, Italian herbs, fresh garlic and parmesan cheese tossed in

a housemade marinara sauce.

Classic Pot Pie (Chicken or Vegetarian) 15Classic pot pie filled with fresh herbs and vegetables topped with our housemade buttery puff pastry.

Oven Roasted Half Chicken 17Mary’s Organic Air Chilled Chicken with garlic, lemon, rosemary <or> Housemade Smoky St. Louis BBQ.

Served w/ garlic mashed potatoes and red sauteed cabbage.

Country Pork Chop 18Niman Ranch pork chop topped with a ground mustard shallot sauce.

Served w/ zucchini & cauliflower gratin and asparagus.

Braised Beef Short Ribs 19Short ribs braised in port, wine, rosemary, and thyme, topped with salpicon.

Served w/polenta souffle.

Grilled Skirt Steak 20100% Black Angus marinated skirt steak topped with a light brandy mustard sauce.

Served w/ garlic mashed potatoes and roasted brussel sprouts. ($2 upcharge on Inclusive Dinner)

Roasted Lamb Chops 21Pan seared, grass fed, New Zealand lamb

served w/seasonal vegetable risotto.($3 upcharge on Inclusive Dinner)

Weekly Duck Special- Chef’s Choice 22Maple Farms "Gold" Duck Breast that our executive chef prepares differently each week using local and fresh ingredients.

($3 upcharge on Inclusive Dinner)

Santa Maria Rib-Eye Steak 23100% Black Angus rib-eye steak.

Served w/ garlic mashed potatoes and grilled escarole.($4 upcharge on Inclusive Dinner)

StartersMarket Salad 9

Arugula, seasonal fruit, blue cheese crumbles, candied pecans with balsamic vinaigrette.

House Salad 9Chopped romaine lettuce, housemade croutons, tossed in

our champagne vinagrette with shaved peccorino.

City Caesar Salad 9Traditional caesar dressing with fresh romaine wedge

topped with chives and homemade croutons.

650 Crostini 9 Chopped braised short rib meat nestled

atop spiced avocado verde and topped with cilantro and a sliced jalapeno.

Steamed Mussels 9PEI mussels tossed in a tomato, garlic and white wine

broth.

Sliders 9Mixed grill sliders served with garlic aioli and grilled onions on housemade brioche buns.

Bruschetta 8Fresh tomatoes, basil, crushed garlic,

atop fresh baguette slices.

SideTicklers 6Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Polenta SouffléRoasted Fingerling Potatoes

Grilled EscaroleZucchini Cauliflower Gratin

Vegetable RisottoBraised Spinach w/ Garlic

Seasonal Veggies

Devin and Francisco, two Bay Area natives, set out on a journey....From an early age and growing up in households where meals were a time for laughter and family bonding; daily events were shared, recent gossip was spread, and relationships were made and strengthened. It was at this time, Flavor’s fun and friendly food philosophy was born.Many thanks to our wonderful parents!We believe that reasonably priced “American Comfort Food” is a rap-idly disappearing culinary culture in the Bay Area. We decided that we

would not let this culture vanish. Our journey began withour fi rst restaurant endeavor Sally’s After Dark.Providing a fi ne balance of basic tasty foods and exquisite culinary de-lights where comfort and creativity collide, we proudly presentEl Granada with our latest venture- .As our parents used to say, “Eat well, Share with friends, and Always fi nish your veggies!”We invite you to sit back, relax, and Get Your Grub on!

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The very best thing about the coastside — after the mountains, ocean and fresh air — is the huge variety of amaz-ing, top-quality choices in dining. Whether you are picking up a deli sandwich made with fresh, warm bread or eat-ing lobster dipped in melted butter or dining at the luxurious Ritz-carlton, you’ll find it all right here on the coast.

Dining

DINING

CoFFEEHouSES

Caffino Coffee, iced drinks and pastries. Drive-through. 198 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay. 712-7255.

Café Lucca Italian espresso bar, fresh pastries, panini sandwiches, salads and more. Highway 1 at 8th St., Montara. 728-5229.

Caffé Mezza Luna Italian espresso bar, Italian pastries, gelato, breakfast and lunch. Harbor Village, 240 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay. 560-0137.

HMB Coffee Company Soup, salads, sandwiches, desserts, coffees, teas. 20A Stone Pine Road, Half Moon Bay. 726-3664.

La Di Da Café Espresso drinks, fresh baked goods, bagels, soups, salads and lunches. 500 C Purissima St. at Kelly Av-enue, Half Moon Bay. 712-8808.

M Coffee Baked goods, coffees, desserts, light sandwiches, 522 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-6241.

Peet’s Coffee & tea Pastries and sandwiches. 142 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay. 726-1261.

Raman’s Coffee and Chai Coffee, tea, chai, bakery items, soft drinks. 101 Main Street, Half Moon Bay. 726-6292.

Starbucks Gourmet Coffee Pastries and sandwiches. Strawflower Village, Half Moon Bay. 726-5753.

BAkERIES

Elegant Cheesecakes Special order and on-hand cakes. 103-A Harvard Ave., Half Moon Bay. 728-2248.

Half Moon Bay Bakery Pastries, pies and other baked goods. Sandwiches and foccacia. 514 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-4841

Moonside Bakery Breakfast and lunch; baked goods, espresso, wood-fired pizza, salads and sandwiches. In La Piazza, 604 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-9070.

Sunshine Donuts Donuts, muffins, eggrolls. 80 N. Cabrillo Highway, Strawflower Village, Half Moon Bay. 726-1161.

BREAkFASt/LunCH

Blue Sky Farms Espresso drinks, breakfast, sandwiches, bakery items. 3068 N. Cabrillo Hwy. Half Moon Bay. 726-5999.

Café Capistrano Serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week. 460 Capistrano Road, Princeton. 728-7699

Café Classique American-style breakfast and lunch. 107 Sevilla Ave., El Granada. 726-9775.

Main Street Grill Breakfast and lunch. 547 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-5300.

Sam’s Coffee Shop Breakfast and lunch. 210 San Mateo Road in Pilarcitos Square, Half Moon Bay. 726-3167.

Three-Zero Café American-style breakfast and lunch. At Half Moon Bay Airport, 8850 North Cabrillo Highway near Moss Beach. 728-1411.


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DINING

DELIS

Arcangeli Grocery Co. Country bakery, deli, fine wine, gourmet foods. 287 Stage Road, Pescadero. 879-0147.

Café Riace Italian deli. Shoreline Station 225 S. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay. 726-4343.

Cunha’s Country Grocery Deli sandwiches, cold cuts, salads to go. 448 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-4071.

El Granada Hardware Deli sandwiches. 85 Avenue Portola, El Granada. 726-5009.

La Honda Country Market Deli, hot food counter. 8875 La Honda Rd., La Honda. 747-9722.

new Leaf Market Full-service natural food store. Hot and cold food, bar and deli. 150 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay. 726-3110.

Pescadero Country Store Deli, wood-fired pizza, 251 Stage Rd., Pescadero. 879-0410.

Safeway Lunchtime deli sandwiches. 70 Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay. 726-1143.

San Benito House Lunchtime deli sandwiches. 356 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-3425.

HEALtH/JuICE BARS

Jamba Juice Energizing smoothies and juices. 50 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, in Strawflower Village. 560-9049.

FASt FooD

Burger king Hamburgers and soft drinks for the family. 30 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 726-1182.

McDonald’s Family dining. 100 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 726-1222.

Popeye’s Chicken New Orleans-style fried chicken. 120 San Mateo Road. Half Moon Bay. 726-2904.

Subway A selection of sandwiches. 80 N. Cabrillo Highway, in Strawflower Village, Half Moon Bay. 712-0330.

PIZZA

Harbor Pizza Delicious pizza, sandwiches. 65 Avenue Alhambra, El Granada. 726-3501.

odyssey Pizzeria & Café Serving pizza, Mediterranean & Greek-inspired cuisine. 2350 Carlos St., Moss Beach. 728-5151.

Round table Pizza Pizza, sandwiches for the family. 50 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, in Strawflower Village. 726-5207.

Straw Hat Pizza Family fare; pizza, spaghetti, sandwiches. 186 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay. 726-2758.

Village Pizza New York style pizza. Harbor Village #44, Princeton-by-the-Sea. 726-7499.

AMERICAn

Alice’s Restaurant Breakfast and lunch; dinner in summer. 17288 Skyline Blvd., Woodside. 851-0303.

Cameron’s Restaurant and Inn

Award-winning burgers, fish and chips, and clam chowder. Family-style pub. 1410 S. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 726-5705.

Casey’s Café Soups, salads, seafood, entrées, vegetarian dishes and desserts. Open daily. Orders available “to go.” 328 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 560-4880.

Duarte’s tavern Family-style dining, mostly seafood. Award-winning pies. 202 Stage Road, Pescadero. 879-0464.

Flavors Specializing in American Comfort Food. Lunch and dinner. 10151 Cabrillo Hwy N, Half Moon Bay. 726-8000.



DINING

Gazos Grill Oceanview dining Wednesday – Sunday. Breakfast served all day, lunch, dinner. 5720 Cabrillo Hwy., Pescadero (at Gazos Creek). 879-0874.

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

Oceanfront restaurant and brew pub with fresh seafood, pub grub and excellent microbrewed beers. 390 Capistrano Road, Princeton. 728-2739.

Miramar Beach Restaurant Scenic oceanfront location serving fresh seafood, steaks, spirits. Corner of Magellan Avenue and the ocean, three miles north of Half Moon Bay. 726-9053.

Moss Beach Distillery Prime steaks and chops, seafood. Beach Way and Ocean Boulevard, Moss Beach. 728-5595.

Mountain House American cuisine. Dinner. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 13808 Skyline Blvd., Woodside. 851-8541.

Mullins Bar & Grill Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, specializing in fresh Coastal cuisine. Located at Half Moon Bay Golf Links, Two Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay. 726-6384.

oceano Bar & Grill Pre-dinner cocktails, and a sampling of light coastal fare from a unique menu. Oceano Hotel, 280 Capistrano Rd.., Half Moon Bay. 726-5400.

San Benito House Burgers and bar food. 356 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-3425.

Sullivan’s Restaurant and Bar

American and English fare. Open Thursday – Saturday with breakfast served weekends. 8865 La Honda Road, La Honda. 747-9220.

FInE DInInG

Bella Vista A fine restaurant serving French, Italian, continental cuisine. 13451 Skyline Blvd., Woodside. 851-1229.

Cascade Bar & Grill Coastal cuisine, local wines, seafood and organic produce. 2001 Rossi Road at Hwy. 1, Pescadero (at Costanoa). 879-1100, www.costanoa.com.

Cetrella European bistro and café, Mediterranean coastal cuisine. Live jazz Thursday through Saturday. 845 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-4090.

La Costanera Contempory Peruvian cuisine, seafood, tapas. 8150 Cabrillo Hwy., Montara 728-1600.

navio Ritz-Carlton’s signature restaurant serving fine coastal cuisine with unsurpassed views of the Pacific Ocean. 1 Miramontes Point Rd., Half Moon Bay. 712-7000.

SEAFooD

Barbara’s Fishtrap Delicious seafood, beer and wine. 281 Capistrano Road, Princeton. 728-7049.

Crab Landing Seafood, steaks, full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. Ocean and harbor views. 260 Capistrano Rd., Half Moon Bay. 712-1288.

Flying Fish Grill Variety of seafoods, fish tacos, soups, seafood cioppino and salads. 99 San Mateo Road and Highway 92, Half Moon Bay. 712-1125.

ketch Joanne and the Harbor Bar

Breakfast, lunch, dinner; seafood, pasta and steak. 17 Johnson Pier, Pillar Point Harbor. 728-3747.

Princeton Seafood Company Seafood, salmon, steak, ribs, burgers. Take out available. Fresh fish for sale. #9 Johnson Pier, Pillar Point Harbor. 726-2722.

Sam’s Chowder House Authentic New England-style seafood restaurant open for lunch and dinner daily. Oceanfront dining with outdoor seating. 4210 North Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay. 712-0245.


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DINING

MExICAn

Brianna’s Authentic Oaxacan fare. 515 Church St., Half Moon Bay. 712-0296.

El Gran Amigo Mexican food, tacos and more. 2448 Cabrillo Highway at Virginia, Moss Beach. 728-3815.

Happy taco Mexican takeout. 184 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay. 726-5480.

Spanishtown Mexican-style family dining. 515 Church St., Half Moon Bay. 726-7357.

taqueria De Amigos Mexican food to go or eat in. 1999 Pescadero Creek Rd., Pescadero. 879-1232.

taqueria La Mexicana Mexican takeout. 250 S. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 726-1746.

tres Amigos Mexican food to go or eat in. 200 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 726-6080.

ASIAn

The Bangkok House Delicious Thai cuisine. 20 Stone Pine Center, Half Moon Bay. 726-5247.

Asian king’s kitchen Chinese food. Eat in or take out. 3048 Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay. 560-9898.

China House Chinese food. Eat in or take out. Deliveries. 20 Stonepine Rd., Half Moon Bay. 712-3816

China kitchen Chinese take-out. 80 N. Cabrillo Highway in Strawflower Village, Half Moon Bay. 712-8511.

Gin Wan Chinese food. Eat in or take out. 2810 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 726-6028.

Shiki Sushi Sushi, lunch and dinner. 20E Stone Pine Center, Half Moon Bay. 712-8886.

Sushi Main Street Sushi, lunch and dinner, sake bar. 696 Mill St., Half Moon Bay. 726-6336.

Sushi Main Street Sake Bar Sushi. Specialty sakes. 400 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-2775.

Fog City Authentic North Indian cuisine and pizza. 1410 Main St., Montara. 728-5672.

While Elephant Thai cuisine. Lunch and dinner. 50 N. Cabrillo Hwy. Suite B2-B3. 726-6610.

ItALIAn

Half Moon Bay Joe’s Italian-American cuisine, San Francisco style. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 2380 S. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 560-9260.

It’s Italia Pizza, seafood and grill, pasta, salads, panini, fine wines and micro brews. Lunch and dinner. 401 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-4444.

Mezza Luna Fine Italian cuisine, full bar. 459 Prospect Way, Princeton. 728-8108.

Pasta Moon Gourmet Italian dining, fine wines and a full bar. 315 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-5125.

Milano Ristorante Northern Italian cuisine, pizza, extensive wine selection. 40 Stone Pine Rd. Suite K, Half Moon Bay. 726-6600.

FREnCH/MEDItERRAnEAn

Café Gibraltar Mediterranean cuisine. Dinner from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Menu changes weekly. 425 Avenue Alhambra, El Granada. 560-9039.

Chez Shea Eclectic organic eatery. Open daily except Monday: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 5 to 8:30 p.m. 408 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 560-9234.


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Top Five “Best Sandwiches in America” – NBC’s The Today Show

Open 7 days a week from lunch through dinner.4210 North Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, CA

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Planning a romantic getaway by the sea? or the relatives don’t have enough spare rooms for everyone? The coastside’s convenient motels, hotels and beautifully decorated bed-and-breakfasts can meet any lodging need. Memorable views are as close as the windows of the coastside’s wide variety of hotels.

Lodging

LODGING

The Beach House Inn 4100 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 712-0220. beach-house.com

Costanoa 2001 Rossi Rd. at Highway 1, Pescadero (650) 879-1100 or toll free at (877) 262-7848. costanoa.com

Cameron’s Inn 1410 S. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 726-5705. cameronsinn.com

Cypress Inn 407 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay. 726-6076 or (800) 83BEACH. cypressinn.com

The Farallone Inn 1410 Main St., Montara. 728-8200. faralloneinn.com

Goose and turrets Bed-and-Breakfast

835 George St., Montara. 728-5451. Goose.montara.com

Half Moon Bay Inn 401 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-1177. halfmoonbayinn.com

The Inn at Mavericks 346 Princeton Ave., Princeton.728-1572. www.innatmavericks.com

Landis Shores oceanfront Inn 211 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay. 726-6642. landisshores.com

Mill Rose Inn 615 Mill St. in Half Moon Bay. 726-8750. millroseinn.com

oceano Hotel and Spa 280 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay. 726-5400 or (888) OCEANO1. oceanohalfmoonbay.com

The old Thyme Inn 779 Main St. in Half Moon Bay. 726-1616 or 800-720-4277. oldthymeinn.com

The Pacific Victorian Bed-and-Breakfast

325 Alameda Ave., Half Moon Bay. 712-3900. pacificvictorian.com

Pescadero Creek Bed & Breakfast 393 Stage Road, Pescadero. (888) 307-1898. www.pescadercreekinn.com

Pillar Point Inn 380 Capistrano Road, Princeton. 728-7377 or (800) 400-8281. pillarpointinn.com

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay One Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay. 712-7000. www.ritzcarlton.com

San Benito House 356 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-3425. www.sanbenitohouse.com

The Seal Cove Inn 221 Cypress Ave., Moss Beach. 728-4114. www.sealcoveinn.com

The Zaballa House 324 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-9123. www.zaballahouse.net

Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel 16th Street and Highway 1 in Montara. 728-7177. www.norcalhostels.org/montara


COSTANOA LODGE AND CAMP2001 Rossi Road at Hwy 1 Pescadero (24 miles south of Half Moon Bay on the Coast)

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Half Moon Bay Lodge 2400 S. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 726-9000 or (800) 710-0778. www.halfmoonbaylodge.com

Coastside Inn at Half Moon Bay 230 Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 726-3400. www.hiexpress.com/halfmoonbay

Days Inn 3020 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 726-9700. www.daysinn.com

Comfort Inn and Conference Center

2930 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 712-1999. www.comfortinn.com

Harbor View Inn 51 Avenue Alhambra, El Granada. 726-2329 or (800) 886-6997. www.harbor-view-inn.com

Estancia del Mar 460 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero. 879-1500. www.estanciadelmar.com

Plum tree Court 642 Johnston St., Half Moon Bay 712-0104. www.vacationrentals.com

The Coronado Apartments 379 Coronado Ave., El Granada. 712-9000. www.coronadoapartments.com

Pigeon Point Lighthouse American Youth Hostel

210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero. 879-0633. www.norcalhostels.org/ pigeon

tEnt AnD RV SItES

Pillar Point RV Park 4100 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 712-9277.

Half Moon Bay Campgrounds 95 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay. 726-8820. www.parks.ca.gov or 800-444-7275.

San Mateo County Memorial Park Family Camping

9500 Pescadero Road, Pescadero. 879-0212.

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LODGING


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Agustin Penaloza left his home in Mexico City roughly a decade ago to find work in Half Moon Bay. Two of his brothers were already working

here and encouraged Penaloza, now 40, to come up as well.

For Penaloza and millions like him, that is easier said than done. He is one of untold Mexican immigrants who steal

over the border looking for work. While they are seen from sea to shining sea, Mexican day laborers like Penaloza are largely quiet. They rarely speak of their status or work history for fear of losing the work they are able to find.

Still a citizen of Mexico, Penaloza’s employment options are limited. In recent years Penaloza used to stand with the other day laborers at Mac Dutra Park in Half Moon Bay, hoping someone

would employ them for a day.The park that sits at the corner of

Main and Kelly streets is known as the “sindicato” to the Hispanic community. The word translates to union in English but it’s apt for the place they like to gather in search of work or to just hang out with their friends. Now, Penaloza gets most of his work through word of mouth or from repeat clients who know his cell phone number. For $10 to $15

SliceS of life

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DAY LABORER Agustin Penaloza works toward a dream | By Carina Woudenberg

Agustin Penaloza takes on almost any construction job he can find, such as building this hutch to protect a home garden from cats.


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an hour, Penaloza will help Coastsiders with yard work, painting and other outdoors projects. But Penaloza has his own passions in his own woodworking and painting. In his spare time the day laborer constructs wooden birdhouses and decorative wheelbarrows and paints them in bright primary colors or cheery floral designs. Penaloza will then sell his art in Pescadero, San Francisco and San Rafael when the opportunity arises -- charging roughly $25 for a birdhouse and $80 for a wheelbarrow.

But business can be slow. At the sindicato there is often a lot of waiting around. And the workers will arrive as early as 4:30 or 5 a.m., said Norma Miramontes a local resident familiar with many of the day laborers. Often in the morning construction workers from

neighboring cities will come in search of some extra help.

Penaloza understands English skills are a plus. “It’s very important,” he says. For three years, Penaloza’s been taking English classes through the Cabrillo Unified School District Adult Education program. Miramontes says most of the Mac Dutra Park denizens are familiar with basic English but when a language barrier presents itself on the job Penaloza says the meaning can often be broken down with gestures and pantomimes.

Penaloza comes from a large family -- 16 of his siblings are still living, two have died. Penaloza says he misses Mexico and the family, including his mother, who still lives there but says he loves living and working near the ocean in Half Moon Bay. Penaloza has a 5-year-

old daughter who lives with her mother in Boston. Penaloza himself lived in Boston for four years. Now, Penaloza lives with a family in El Granada from which he rents out a room he shares with six other men at the rate of $200 a month. Others, in the house he says, are renting space in the garage for $150 a month. Living quarters are tight and he’s hoping to find his own room to rent in Half Moon Bay. He says he can pay $400.

On the way back from checking in on some fencing work he had finished the night before, Penaloza spotted a fellow Mexican he knew. He said the man has lived here for 30 years and refuses to learn English. He doesn’t even know the English word for “water,” Penaloza said. Learning English is “very important,” he repeated. CG

SliceS of life

Penaloza shares some of the wooden yard ornaments that he builds and paints by hand to sell at fairs in hopes of earning a little extra money


No trip to the coastside is complete without a glimpse of the Pacific ocean from one of the many beaches in the area. They range from the wild and craggy to deserted stretches of sand, perfect for a romantic stroll. There is some-thing for the whole family. Don’t miss the well-known tidepools at fitzgerald Marine Reserve or the lighthouses that mark the region’s northern and southern boundaries. You’ll see surfers, whales and other marine life, depend-ing on the time of the year. And you are virtually guaranteed a good time. See the map in the center of the coastside Guide for locations. Beaches are listed from north to south. Photographs courtesy californiacoastline.org, a non-profit organization maintaining a visual database of the entire coast of california.

Gray Whale CoveAn unofficial clothing-optional spot (at the north end), there is parking across the street. Don’t leave valuables in the car — thefts are reported often. Just south of tunnel construction. Restrooms on trail to beach.

Fitzgerald Marine ReserveWhen the ocean rolls back the tides, another world is revealed in pools that attract the curious from all over the Bay Area. look but don’t touch!Restrooms and visitor center in small parking lot.

Montara State BeachVery popular when the weather is good, empty if not. Great for hiking and beachcombing, but be careful of the steep drop at the surf. Dangerous swimming. inconsistent surf, but it can be the best wave on the coastside if the conditions are right. Restrooms in south parking area.

Seal CoveSecluded beach underneath the Moss Beach Distillery. Difficult access down steep staircase and eroded trail. can be a great swimming beach, especially at low tide. Reef blocks large waves creating a relatively calm lagoon. can be lots of seaweed.

Ross’s CoveThis is the hidden half-moon just north of the famous Mavericks break. it can be tricky getting to the beach, but worth the effort. A long paddle out through rocky outcroppings limits the number of surfers, but the wave here can at times be clean and very large.

Montara Lighthouse BeachA small beach accessed through the Montara hostel/lighthouse station. Historic fog signal dates back to 1875. Secluded and scenic, but not accessible if gate is closed at lighthouse. No facilities.

Beaches

BEACHES


Surfer’s BeachThis is the most popular surf spot on the San Mateo county coast and usually the most crowded beach when the weather is good. At high tide, beach can disappear completely. erosion has removed much of the golden sand that can be found at other spots.

Dunes BeachPretty, quiet beach with paid parking available. You may see surfers or just those who love a long walk on the beach. Access at Young Avenue, straight through the kiosk. flush toilets. Trail down to beach. Good spot to park and explore coastal Trail.

Poplar Beachoften deserted stretch south of downtown Half Moon Bay. careful: Watch out for horse droppings! free parking. Steep, dirt trail leads down to wide open beach. Great spot to access coastal Trail.

Miramar BeachAccessed by a short staircase near the Miramar Beach Restaurant. limited parking but can be a nice spot when Surfer’s Beach gets crowded. Beach disappears at high tide and for much of the winter. Uncrowded but inconsistent surf.

Venice BeachThe end of Venice Boulevard opens into a beach operated by the state. Multiple, large parking areas. flush toilets. Stairs to beach at northern lot, but you may need to ford creek to get to the sand. Remember: gates close at sunset.

Francis State BeachPerhaps the busiest of coastside beaches, there is ample paid parking and access to the coastal Trail. At the end of Kelly Avenue. Popular for surfing and picnics. large camping area for RVs, cars, and cyclists. Ranger station and visitor center.

Roosevelt BeachThe northern end of four miles collectively known as “Half Moon Bay State Beach.” Access at Young Avenue. Turn right at kiosk and travel slowly down access road. large parking lot and pit toilets. Uncrowded most of the year.

AlcatrazSouth of the bridge at Miramar. Access is best from Mirada Road, down the coastal Trail. old stairs are washed out. Shifting sand bars can sometimes create good surf. careful though: at low tide, pillars from old pier can be exposed.

MavericksTrail from harbor leads past calm beaches popular with dog walkers and kayakers. Beach past breakwater is popular with seaglass hunters. High tide can cover beach with surf and seaweed. Mavericks surfers paddle out from this beach.

BEACHES


Cowell Ranchlocated south of Half Moon Bay, cowell begins with a half-mile trail to the point and then 150 stairs to a well-protected sandy beach. Restroom at lot and at beach. Permanent view scope on bluff.

Pomponio State BeachPlenty of parking and picnic tables make this South coast beach a perfect place for a barbecue with family. This day-use facility features a small lagoon and roaring surf.

Gazos Creek BeachAbundant tidepools dot a beach that is now part of the Año Nuevo State Reserve. The reserve also includes cascade Ranch. Parking is across from the Gazos Grill restaurant.

tunitas Creek BeachWide, wild beach with dramatic cliff views to the north. few visitors — perhaps because of the difficult, very steep trail down from Highway 1. Best to enjoy from above. Reputation for being ‘sharky.’

Pescadero State BeachRocky coves and tidepools. Popular with fishermen. Across the highway is Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, a popular spot for bird watchers and other naturalists. Several parking areas.

Bean Hollow State BeachBeautiful horseshoe shaped cove with plenty of tidepools to the north. look for the self-guided nature trail — and keep your eyes open for sea urchins, crab and other marine life. Small, powerful waves can break right onshore.

San Gregorio State BeachThere is enough driftwood to build a vacation home on this mile-long sandy beach at the mouth of the San Gregorio creek. Restrooms and picnic area. At the intersection of Highway 84 and 1.

BEACHES

Redondo BeachSweeping views from the bluffs but a difficult scramble down eroded cliffs to the beach. Seldom visited but good way to access the Ritz-carlton segment of coastal Trail to the south.

ocean Colony BeachYou don’t need to stay at the Ritz-carlton to utilize this beach. Park just before entering resort property on Miramontes Point Road. Beach is tucked under the golf course. Stairs down to beach.


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The Pacific Coast Dream Machines comes to the Half Moon Bay Airport in April, and for all of its 21 years, the guiding force behind the event has been now-78-year-old Coastsider Bob Senz. A full-blooded motor lover, Senz has been racing cars since his youth growing up on small Oregon

farm. Review reporter Mark Noack spoke with Senz about Dream Machines and how the event has changed over the years.

Before you started Dream Machines, were you a gearhead? I had two older brothers, and if something had wheels, we raced it.How many vehicles, whether planes, trains or automobiles, would you say you’ve owned in your life? Probably 40. My favorite was a Jaguar ’76 XJS — my son and I raced it in Mexico. Good, good car. It went like hell. So it’s been 20 years since Dream Machines started. What was the original thought behind starting this event?Three people came up and asked me to start this. I was known then as the village nut as far as getting involved. They wanted to know whether I’d get involved in a fund-raiser for the Coastside Adult Day Health Center. I had a lady working for me for many years, and her husband was being cared for there. So I said “What the hell!” I saw the airport and thought it was a good place where it’s all fenced and paved and you could bring in good cars and planes. I just went around. I knew a lot of people with body and fender shops, and usually any body fender shop has at least one cool car. I went around the whole Bay Area and put out invitations. And we had our first event. How big was the first one?I haven’t the foggiest. I think there were maybe 200 cars and some airplanes and motorcycles. We had a hell of a good time How’d you get it to grow over all the years?

Word of mouth. Everyone had a good time, I kept doing the invitations, and we took the entries from one year and sent them invitations the next year. Every urban city has its own car show and air shows aren’t that uncommon either. How do you set up a destination show on the Coastside and set it apart from the others?Well, this is the only location where you have an active airport and tons of pavement to display vehicles, so everyone can be on paved ground. Guys with expensive equipment they don’t want to be on the grass or dirt. And it’s gated, so you have control of the gate. People want to get in, but they have to pay. How’s Dream Machines changed over the years? It’s unique each year. Each year we try to bring in different types of equipment. This year we have an Aerocar, and that’s going to be the pièce de résistance. It’s the only one that’s actually airworthy, and it’s part car and airplane. You connect the wings and you can take off into the air, or you can fold the wings up and drive down the road … It’s so ugly, that’s it’s beautiful! We made it so we could always add and subtract. We’re always at the mercy of the weather, I chose this time of the year because history show it’s a good time for sunny weather, and this way it’s the first event for the year, so guys are just breaking their cars out of their garages. And for bringing in people, it works. What is one of your favorites from all the years’ lineups? On the vehicle side, this one year we had a pickup and trailer that was astounding. I was mowing the fields, and this short little guy comes up and introduces himself, saying he’s from Australia. He said, “I hear you have an auto show, and I would

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For people who aren’t gearheads, what the allure of Dream Machines?You don’t see cars like this on the road. They see them on TV, on movies, and when you’re here, you just want to get close to these cars. We have six or seven P-51s (fighter planes) coming this year, and you just don’t have that at any other shows. For aircraft people, this is one of the few shows where you can actually walk near the airplanes. Most shows you can’t get close, you can’t touch them. Most people with exotic cars or planes, you don’t want people putting fingerprints on your car. What’s a vehicle you have to decline for Dream Machines?We take them all.So if I brought my rusty old Honda Accord here, you’d let me show it? You come in, I’d wave you in, and you’d park it. We’ve heard that having such a big vehicle expo could be scaring the local birds away. Does that concern you? That‘s a sore subject for me … People have been monitoring the birds on (Devil’s Slide), and they said the birds aren’t nesting because there’s too much noise. Now, I get in trouble very easily with overzealous environmentalists. My family are farmers and conservationists, but these guys said the noise from Dream Machines was causing these birds not to nest. They said they wanted to man the air tower so they could speak to the incoming airplanes. Well, in a pig’s ear, you’re going to do that. The FAA guy said you’re not taking control of my tower. There’s just no common sense. They have birdcalls operating on that rock. Those birds are going to nest somewhere. And the birdcalls haven’t been working lately, and the blame has been on excess noise.

Have these concerns increased over time? We’ve had attacks on the airport. People want to shut down the airport for safety, and that has continued on. Sometimes it gets heated, and it was very frustrating for me. I was the ex-state chairman against Proposition 20 that brought about the Coastal Act. So you can see how vehement I am against overzealous actions against property. I attempted to open up drag racing here. This was the world’s fastest drag strip in the ’50s and ’60s, and I wanted to run it one weekend a month, and the proceeds would go to youth programs. But then a select few overzealous people shut it down. … They wouldn’t even let me have a miniature eight-cylinder drag race!Was there something that really catalyzed your love of cars?I grew up in the ’50s, and you just did that. If it had wheels, whether a motorcycle or a scooter, you raced it. At the high school in my day, there were cool cars. You go to a high school today, you see all the look-alike Hondas and Acuras and they’re all the same. How could you fall in love with the majority of modern cars when they all look the same? Does that mean Dream Machines is going to die out because the younger generation isn’t as interested?I don’t know. That’s a good question. When people get in their 40s and 50s and their kids are grown up, they might get more interested in cars and have the financial wherewithal to work on them. That helps propagate the old rod guys. But I’m not sure the youth has gotten into that. They have so many things to spend time on. CG

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Built in 1872, with stained-glass windows that reflect Coastside themes. Miramontes and John-ston Streets, Half Moon Bay. 726-4621.

Cunha’s Country Grocery Built in 1900. Once a speak-easy, it retains its history as a country grocery and housewares store. Main Street and Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay. 726-4071.

Greek Revival Building Built in 1904, it went from the Bank of Half Moon Bay to the Bank of Italy and now City Hall. Corner of Main Street and Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay.

Half Moon Bay Jail Restored to house the Spanishtown Historical Society museum, it’s a trip back in time, with a tiny jail cell and lots of old photos. 505 Johnston St., Half Moon Bay. 726-7084.

The I.D.E.S. Hall The Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo Society, built in 1895. 735 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-2729

Mosconi Hotel Built in 1905. Now houses the San Benito House deli and bed-and-breakfast. 356 Main St., Half Moon Bay.

James Johnston House The White House of Half Moon Bay, built by Scottish immigrant Johnston in 1853. On Higgins Purisima Road just south of downtown Half Moon Bay, visible from Highway 1.

Miramar Beach Restaurant Originally a Prohibition-era roadhouse, speak-easy and house of ill repute. Built-in nooks housed illegal whiskey. Magellan Avenue and Mirada Road, Miramar. 726-9053.

Moss Beach Distillery Built in 1928 as a road house; home to the spectral Blue Lady, who, legend has it, haunts the restaurant. Beach Way and Ocean Boulevard, Moss Beach. 728-5595.

Pescadero Community Church Built in 1867 and still standing. 363 Stage Road, Pescadero. 879-0408.

Pigeon Point Lighthouse The lighthouse was built in 1872 and is one of the West Coast’s tallest. About 20 miles south of Half Moon Bay on Highway 1. 879-2025.

San Gregorio Store Built in the 1930s and a haven for residents, live music, an amazing selection of books and house-hold items. Highway 84 and Stage Road. San Gregorio. 726-0565.

(Estanislao) Zaballa House Built in 1863 by Zaballa after his marriage into the family of one of Half Moon Bay’s original land grant holders. 326 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-9123.

James Fitzgerald Marine Reserve A living museum of tide pools full of marine plant and animal life. Open morning to dusk. Moss Beach. 728-3584.

Grab your camera and get ready to snap pictures of the San Mateo county coastside that you can bring home and enjoy for years to come. Drive or walk by some of the more than 100-year-old buildings, or even take the time to go in. A visit to cunha’s country Store, which burned down in recent years and had to be rebuilt, is like stepping into the past.

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Half Moon Bay Golf Links 2 Miramontes Road, Half Moon Bay. 726-1800. www.halfmoonbaygolf.com

oceanview Driving Range 201 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay. 726-1155.

Sea Horse/Friendly Acres Ranch 1828 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 726-2362. www.horserentals.com

James Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Moss Beach. 728-3584. www.fitzgeraldreserve.org

Half Moon Bay Yacht Club 214 Princeton Ave., Princeton. 728-2120. www.hmbyc.org

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535 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay. 726-8297. www.half-moon-bay.ca.us/recreation

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Half Moon Bay kayak Co. 2 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay. 773-6101. www.hmbkayak.com

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Studio 4 Pilates 213 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay. 726-7200. www.studio4pilates.com

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The coastside’s a great place to play. With the ocean to the west, the hills and mountains to the east, and two great golf courses to the south, there are numerous opportunities to get out and play. At Surfer’s Beach, located just south of Pillar Point Harbor, waves range from a few inches to several feet for surfing. The beach is also a popular spot for ocean kayaking, boogieboarding, windsurfing and even surf lessons. Along the beach, the paved coastal Trail stretches some 4.2 miles from the end of Poplar Street in Half Moon Bay to near Pillar Point Harbor and is open to walkers, joggers, bicyclists and skaters. Horseback riding along side this trail is an option as well. Half Moon Bay Golf links comprises two world-class 18-hole courses. oceanview Driving Range is open to the public and located near the beach on Kelly Avenue. The James fitzgerald Marine Reserve in Moss Beach is a living museum of sea stars, anemone, algae and other marine life in acres of tide pools. The Half Moon Bay Department of Parks and Recreation is a great resource for classes for kids, youth and adults. Programs include music, art, cooking, sports clinics and camps, tap and ballet dancing and more.

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ACTIVITIES


APRIL

April 1 The 42nd annual Mel Mello Farm Day luncheon recognizes local farmers and growers with a lunch of home-grown produce and the Dolores Mullin “Like a Rock,” Glenn Ashcraft Chamber Community Service and Farmer of the Year awards, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the I.D.E.S. Hall at 735 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-8380.

April 7 Seniors night out is when Senior Coastsiders matches locals with seniors to take to a festive dinner with entertainment, which takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. 726-9056.

April 23 The Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay and the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside present an Easter egg hunt on the Half Moon Bay High School softball field at noon, with plastic eggs filled with candy and toys. 726-7263.

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May 1 The 21st annual Pacific Coast Dream Machines presents cars and planes and machines from yesterday to tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Half Moon Bay Airport, to benefit the Coastside Adult Day Health Center. Tickets are $20/adults, $10/age 11-17 and 65-plus, and free for kids 10 and under, at the gate. 726-2328.

May 21 Gardens of the South Coast, a tour of beautiful participating South Coast gardens to benefit the Pescadero Education Foundation, takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continental breakfast included. Tickets are $25 or two for $40. 879-9033.

May 21 Rock the Block from 4 to 8 p.m. along Main Street, Half Moon Bay, presents stores open late for shopping, food and live entertainment. 726-8380.

May 26 The Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside presents its Community unity Dinner to recognize the Youth of the Year and give the Above and Beyond Award, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bell Building at 565 Kelly Ave. in Half Moon Bay. 712-9710.

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First Thursday of each month Harbor nights Car Show at Pillar Point Harbor is a show of classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and hot rods, from 3 p.m. to sunset at the harbor. Free to spectators and exhibitors. Mary Botham, 726-2722.

Third Saturday of each month Docent-led tours of the historic (1853) James Johnston House at 110 Higgins Purisima Road in Half Moon Bay from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to September. 726-0329.

Every Saturday The Coastside Farmers Market, from May 1 through the third Saturday in December, presents fresh produce grown in San Mateo County and Central California, with live entertainment, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shoreline Station in Half Moon Bay. 726-4895.

Every Saturday Free cooking demonstrations and tastings from 11 a.m. to 2 pm. at Toque Blanche, 604 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-2898.

Seven days a week The Año nuevo State Reserve welcomes visitors to see the elephant seals, molting in summer and fall, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at the reserve 25 miles south of Half Moon Bay. No reservations needed in summertime. There is a $10 cash parking fee. 879-2025.

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Events CalendarMay 28 The Coastal Alliance for Species Enhancement will hold the daylong annual Pescadero Steelhead

Festival at the Pescadero I.D.E.S. Hall and grounds with exhibits, vendors and presentations, an evening dinner and auction starting at 6:30 p.m., to benefit the society and support the Pescadero Marsh. $45. (650) 255-6098.

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June 1 “tip-a-Cop” brings the community and the local police together at Cameron’s Restaurant and Inn from 5 to 9 p.m. for educational fun and a silent auction to benefit Special Olympics. 726-5705.

June 5 , 6 The Pescadero Holy Ghost Festival with the traditional feasting, auction and Sunday religious parade, takes place at the Pescadero I.D.E.S. Hall and grounds. 726-8505.

June 10 through June 13 The Portuguese Pentecost Festival in Half Moon Bay with the traditional auctions, carnival, Sunday parade and feast takes place at the I.D.E.S. Hall and grounds in Half Moon Bay. 726-2729.

June 12 The Pillar Point Half-Marathon/10k/Family Fun Runs, benefiting the Coastside Child Development Center, includes a 10K and 5K runs and a Kids’ Fun Run, with prizes and goodie bags, all begins at 8 a.m. 726-7416.

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July 4 The old-fashioned Fourth of July parade brings you a taste of red-white-and-blue Americana with floats, children on decorated bikes and trikes and equestrian units, starting at noon along Main Street, Half Moon Bay. 726-8380.

July 4 American Legion Post 474 will hold an old-Fashioned town Picnic for the community, at around 1 p.m., at 470 Capistrano Road in Princeton. Live entertainment. 728-9224.

July 16 The 20th annual tour des Fleurs in which Coastside nurseries are open to the public for guided tours arranged in tour packages, takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 726-8380.

July 30-31 The 11th anniversary Driscoll Ranch Rodeo begins with a 1:30 p.m. grand entry and goes back to the Old West with rodeo events, live country music, and a concert following the rodeo at 6 p.m. on Saturday. All at the ranch, at 5460 Highway 84 in La Honda. Free parking. Tickets are $20/adults and free for kids 10 and under. 747-9704.

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Aug. 20-21 The 24-hour Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society takes place on the Cunha Intermediate School track, with entertainment, food, a haunting lumenaria ceremony and a salute to survivors. 726-7756.

Aug. 20, 21 The Pescadero Arts and Fun Festival celebrates 21 years this year with crafts booths, food, entertainment, kids’ activities and artwork by local artists, ad takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pescadero I.D.E.S. hall and grounds. Free. 879-0848.

Aug. 28 The Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside Golf tournament, to benefit the club, will be held at noon at the Crystal Springs Golf Course at 6650 Golf Course Drive in Burlingame. 712-9710.

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Coastal Arts League 300 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-6335. coastalartsleague.com

The Coastside Gallery & Wine Bar 330 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-4460. coastsideart.com

Courtyard Gallery 643 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 712-1114. courtyardgallery.net

Enso Gallery 131 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay. 726-1409. ensohmb.com

Fly on the Wall 790 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-8125. flyonthewallartist.com

Gallery M 328 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 726-7167. gallerym.net.

The Garden Gallery 530 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 712-7777. artonmain.com

Greenhouse Pottery/Pastorino Farm On Highway 92, two miles east of Half Moon Bay. 867-9120.

kelly Avenue Potters 514 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay. 245-7105. kellyavenuepotters.com

kelly Street Gallery 751 Kelly St., Half Moon Bay. 726-4358. kellystreetgallery.com

Light and Art 330 Main St. #101, Half Moon Bay. 726-3080. lightandart.com

Made in Pescadero 216 Stage Road, Pescadero. 879-9128. madeinpescadero.com

Personal Fx 643 Main Street, Half Moon Bay. 560-9131. pfxshowroom.com

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Luna Sea 250 Stage Rd., Pescadero. 879-1207. www.lunaseapescadero.com

The coastside is an artist’s Mecca, alive with painters, sculptors, fiber artists, jewelry makers, mixed-media wizards and much more. There are a number of inviting galleries that proudly showcase their own work, as well as the work of other fine artists. Many restaurants and other businesses join the galleries in displaying artworks. for beginning artists, or experienced ones looking to brush up their technique, some of the coast-side’s professional artists and galleries offer classes and workshops.

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Perhaps nothing tells us more about a community’s collective home life than the local thrift shop. Here your children’s outgrown clothing might sit next to

your neighbor’s old collection of purses, your boss’s third-favorite coffee mug and that tie-dyed, sombrero-wearing piggy bank you swore you’ve seen perched on the shelf over there for years.

Buying used stuff may not seem appealing to some, but there is a certain level of mystique and charm involved in the whole process. One avid thrift store shopper even described the wares as still possessing a vibe or energy of the last person who owned them. Another described the Alternative Thrift Shop in El Granada as her “happy place” and loves the concept so much she started up her own shop in Pacifica.

Regardless of your opinion, thrift shopping may be the greenest way to consume. It utilizes all the three R’s

necessary in conservation (reducing, reusing, recycling) and the prices run cheap.

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1. Check your pockets before you donate. Those in charge at

Senior Coastsiders Thrift Store in Half Moon Bay report finding little extras in the purses, wallets and pockets of the clothing that comes through. These items include money, credit cards, birth control pills -- and once a diamond ring!

2. Scrap It! Thrift stores can’t sell everything they receive. Some

stuff is further donated to Goodwill, but now the South Coast Children’s Thrift Shop in Pescadero uses some of those donations in a cool, new program administrators call SCRAP It! The acronym stands for South Coast Recycle Arts Program and the group meets once a week at Pescadero High School. Here,

art teacher Anne Ingraham instructs a group of eight to 10 mostly middle school-age kids on sewing projects and other related crafts. Everything from the fabric to the thread, sequins and other decorations has had a least one previous owner. An old dress, for example, can become reincarnated into a purse, tool belt or nifty patches on an old sweatshirt. South Coast Children’s Services hopes to expand the program and recently applied for a grant to receive industrial-level sewing and embroidery machines. Its aim is to have the older teenagers and adults make little items such as teddy bears and T-shirts that could be sold in the thrift shop and other local stores. Along those same lines, Cindy Judkins at the Alternative Thrift Shop weaves together rugs made from old sweatshirts and sells them in the store. Halloween is also a big deal for Judkins. She’ll often make embellishments on clothing to make them costumes and features them in a separate annex adjacent to the main shop.

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3. Fashion Show. Each August, local volunteers dress up in some of

more unusual or dressy items donated to the South Coast shop and put on a fashion show at the Pescadero Art and Fun Festival. Guys dress in drag and try to auction off the items in a playful manner. As a form of advertising, it works. Organizers said they managed to bring in more than $700 last year.

4. What’s on your wish list? Can’t find exactly what you’re looking

for? At Senior Coastsiders you can opt to put your requests on a special wish list. When new donations come in, volunteers will check the list and give any matching requesters a call. The South Coast shop does something

similar. Manager Cleo Tilde Perez gets to know the types of stuff her regular costumers purchase and will sometimes set aside items she thinks they will enjoy.

5. Collectables. Senior Coastsiders receives a lot of valuables, including

books, jewelry and other antiques. The thrift shop has a designated volunteer to research and price the book titles that come in and, similarly, Main Street Goldworks appraises and repairs jewelry for the shop, free of charge.

6. You donated my slipper collection? Senior Coastsiders

Thrift Store coordinator Carla-Ruth Morgan says it happens at least once or twice a week: A disgruntled husband

or wife will come to the store and sheepishly ask that something a spouse donated be returned. They often offer to buy them, Morgan says, but she’ll just give them back for nothing.

7. Strangest item ever donated? Most thrift shops collect several

crazy odds and ends. Sometimes folks drop off things that just can’t be accepted. Morgan at Senior Coastsiders said about four years ago a man dropped off a bag and quickly left before he could receive a receipt. When a volunteer opened the bag a handgun was found and promptly brought to the police. Later the police called the thrift shop requesting more information about the donator. CG

Volunteer Duane Myers sports some of the colorful contributions to Senior Coastsiders Thrift Store in Half Moon Bay.

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The Coastal trail One of the Coastside’s premier projects, this beautiful trail officially starts at Coronado Street in El Granada on the undeveloped land called Mirada Surf West, just south of the jetty at Pillar Point Harbor. It wends through Miramar and Half Moon Bay, stretching two or three miles south of Kelly Avenue. Informal pieces of the trail run through Moss Beach, Princeton and the harbor as well. Very popular with locals, the Coastal Trail is open to those traveling by foot, bicycle or (at least in parts) by horse. Expect traffic, as this trail is usually busy.

Mcnee Ranch State Park Jaunting through the 700-acre McNee Ranch State Park, it’s plain to see why the park is one of the Coastside’s top hiking destinations. Situated near Montara Mountain, the land provides breathtaking ocean and hillside views for reasonable effort. Take the San Pedro Mountain Road north across the park for a 6.4-mile round trip hike. This route was the one used before it was replaced by Devil’s Slide. For a steep climb, start from Highway 1 and take the North Peak Access Road. The round trip is 7.6 miles. If you’re in the mood for a shorter trek, try the path to Gray Whale Cove, two miles round trip. To get to McNee Ranch State Park, take Highway 1 north from Half Moon Bay. Just north of Montara State Beach you’ll find an entrance and plenty of parking. Open to hikers, equestrians and cyclists.

San Pedro Valley County Park

Like McNee Ranch, this 1,150-acre park in Pacifica offers incredible ocean vistas at the top of the mountain. A network of short trails, including the easy, 400-foot Plaskon Nature Trail and the 0.6-mile Brooks Falls Overlook Trail, make the park an ideal outing for families. If you’d like to hike a little farther, try the 2.1-mile each way Montara Mountain Trail, or the Hazelnut Trail, 3.7 miles one way. Most of the park is wheelchair accessible, and there is one bicycle trail (Weiler Ranch Road), plus several equestrian trails. To get there, take Highway 1 from the south end of Pacifica and turn east on Linda Mar Boulevard to the park entrance.

Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park

This lovely short trail is actually an old farm road. It follows Mills Creek and will lead you by a historic ranch and barn. Two miles round trip to the barn, four miles round trip to the water tanks. Trails for equestrians, hikers and cyclists: From the intersections of highways 1 and 92, go south on Highway 1 for 1.2 miles to Hig-gins Purisima Road. Turn east and go 1.7 miles to the park entrance, where you’ll find parking.

Edgewood County Park and natural Preserve

Edgewood is a San Mateo County park adjacent to Pulgas Ridge and contains 467 acres of land. There are more than seven miles of trail within the park and several loops. However, dogs and pets are not allowed, and there are restrictions on bicycles and horses. It is a “park for all seasons,” with pleasant views year-round and beautiful greenery in the spring months. Start at the entrance and follow Edgewood Trail or Sylvan Loop, then choose a path. There are many possible routes at this park, making it a fun place to come back to again and again. To get there from Interstate 280, take the Edgewood Road exit and go west. Park on the south side of Edgewood Road near the freeway or at Cañada and Edgewood roads.

The coastside’s scenic beauty has a funny way of grounding people while simultaneously elevating them to new heights. Many of us have chosen life on the coast because we are drawn magnetically to the pristine beauty that surrounds us. The rolling surf bleeds into the beach; the sand meets a barrier of bluffs that protect the community from the sea. A short distance from the shore, gentle slopes grow into grassy foothills, eventu-ally rising to mountainous peaks — all within walking, biking or riding distance. Spring and summer are the ideal seasons to explore this region. What follows should not be mistaken for an all-inclusive list of coastside retreats. it focuses on day hikes for those traveling on foot, but includes great ideas for cyclists, equestrians and overnight campers.

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Purisima Creek trail This old county road used in the 19th century follows Purisima Creek through steep canyons. It’s quiet, wide, and 8.4 miles round trip. Alternatively, you might make a loop from the North Ridge Trail or Harkins Ridge Trail and return on the Whittemore Gulch Trail for a vigorous 6.8-mile trip. Or, from the Higgins Purisima entrance, try the challenging 9.1-mile loop: take Purisima Creek Trail to the Soda Gulch Trail, connect with Harkins Ridge Trail, the North Ridge Trail and then end with Whittemore Gulch Trail. Some trails are open only for hikers; others are open to equestrians and cyclists. There is even a 1/4-mile-long trail, funded by the Peninsula Open Space Trust, for the physically limited. Access the preserve from either Higgins Purisima Road or Skyline Boulevard 6.5 miles south of Highway 92.

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Año nuevo State Reserve People come from around the world to experience this treasured coastal strip, many of them hoping to glimpse the reserve’s most famous attraction elephant seals in action. Año Nuevo is a three-mile round trip to the Año Nuevo Point. It’s an easy hike until you get to the sand, where there are dunes that make the trek more challenging. There is beach access for disabled people. Bicyclists and equestrians prohibited. From Northern Elephant Field, with binoculars, you might spot elephant seals, which molt during the spring and summer. No pets allowed. Permits are free and you get them at the entrance station from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. South on Highway 1, 30 miles from Half Moon Bay.

Butano State Park Located in a quiet, woody canyon, this park is a favorite for campers. It’s popular among hikers as well. The beautiful, challenging 10-mile Canyon Trail connects you to a series of circuits through the park. Equestrians, bicyclists and dogs are prohibited from trails. Call (650) 879-2025 for more information. Butano is off High-way 1, 4.6 miles south of Highway 84. Take Pescadero Road east for 2.6 miles, turn south on Cloverdale Road and then go five miles to the park entrance on the left.

Memorial Park Nestled in the redwood forestland behind Pescadero, Memorial Park offers outdoor enthusiasts a tranquil retreat. Inside the park, visitors will find a series of trails snaking past campsites and picnic areas to breath-taking vistas of the Santa Cruz Mountains and swimming holes in Pescadero Creek. Perfect for campers and hikers, the park prohibits bikes, horses and dogs. Trails from the park connect to adjacent properties Pes-cadero Creek County Park, Portola State Park and Butano State Park. To get to Memorial Park, take Highway 1 to Pescadero Creek Road and drive eight miles east — the park entrance is on the right-hand side of the road.

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With views of the San Francisco skyline, this 7.5-mile course is considered one of the best cross-country paths in the Bay Area. Maintained by College of San Mateo volunteers, the trail is open exclusively to hikers, joggers and runners. Be sure to bring a water bottle — the trail area can get pretty hot on sunny days. Athletes have been known to pass out from heat exhaustion when running this trail. To get there from the coast or Inter-state 280, take Highway 92 east and exit at Ralston Avenue. Turn right on Hallmark Drive and continue to Hallmark Park. Park on the street and enter the trailhead by the path near the tennis courts. From I-280, take Highway 92 east and follow the directions above.

Pulgas Ridge open Space Preserve

This 366-acre Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District preserve contains two beautiful loop hikes and joins the San Francisco Watershed. There are six miles of trails to travel for hikers only. One three-mile loop is a surfaced road designed for hikers and cyclists. An alternate route, the Polly Geraci Trail, meets up with the main loop. To get there, take the Edgewood Road exit from Interstate 280 and go east one mile. Turn left on Crestview Drive and left on Edmonds Road.

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Russian Ridge open Space Preserve

In the spring, Russian Ridge is one of the best places to view wildflowers in the area, according to MROSD. Year-round, the preserve has wonderful views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay. Enjoy the preserve’s grassy hillsides, which are not as steep as Purisima or Windy Hill. Hikers, bicyclists and equestrians permitted; no dogs allowed. Start at the entrance to the preserve at the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and Page Mill Road. Take the Bay Area Ridge Trail, connect with the Mindego Trail, join the Ancient Oaks Trail and then you’ll connect back again to the Bay Area Ridge Trail and return to the parking lot. The entrance to Rus-sian Ridge can be accessed by taking Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) 19.7 miles south of Highway 92. Or take the Page Mill Road exit from Interstate 280 until its intersection with Skyline Boulevard. All MROSD trails have maps available at the signboards in the parking areas.

Purisima Creek Redwoods open Space Preserve

This preserve contains a 21-mile network of challenging trails through canyons and ridges under a balcony of redwoods. Think about browsing through a guidebook before heading out — the trail possibilities are many. The owner, MROSD, says this is a great place for summer rides because it is heavily forested, providing much-needed shade on hot days.

Windy Hill open Space Preserve

The trails are distinct, and the views incredible, according to MROSD. A great 1.5-mile hike is the Anniversary Trail loop, which offers 360-degree views of the entire Bay Area. Access this hike from Skyline Boulevard, 14.4 miles south of Highway 92, where you’ll find a gate labeled WH01 at the entrance and ample roadside parking. It is open to hikers and leashed dogs only. However, a longer, roughly 8-mile loop is perfect for horses. Park at the designated parking area on Skyline Blvd., 14.8 miles south of Highway 92. From there, take the Lost Trail to Razorback Ridge, connect with Eagle Trail and then the Hamms Gulch Trail, finally returning to the Lost Trail for a short distance back to the parking lot. The Spring Ridge Trail is open to bikers, horses, hikers and dogs.

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Established in 1902, Big Basin is California’s oldest state park, and consists of over 18,000 acres of old-growth and recovering redwood forest. It features beautiful waterfalls, an 80-mile trail network and camping areas. Trails range from easy to moderate, with options for hikers, backpackers, cyclists and equestrians. The best way to pick a hike is to check out the Web site at www.bigbasin.org. From here, you can find information about trails, weather condi-tions and fees. To get to Big Basin, take Skyline Boulevard (Hwy. 35) to Hwy. 9, and then take Big Basin Way to the Ranger Station.

Sam McDonald County Park

This easily overlooked 850-acre park lies about 3 miles west of La Honda on Pescadero Creek Road on the way to Memorial and Pescadero Creek parks. With its network of trails, the park offers equestrian adventurers a place to stretch their horses’ legs. The park also features the Hikers’ Hut, situated near the top of Towne Ridge, which provides lodging for groups of hikers. To get to the park, Take Highway 1 to Pescadero Creek Road. Then go east 11 miles to the park entrance.

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The Coastside Mothers’ Club is not your grandmother’s playgroup. Embarking on its 20th year, the more than 300-member

network of Coastside women retains an interactive Web site complete with mission statement and multiple online forums. They’ve also built up a 30-member board that meets regularly. They’ve created specially designed playgroups and babysitting co-ops. You can even purchase T-shirts and baseball caps specially monogrammed (or, shall we say, mommagrammed?) with the club’s own logo.

While the group may seem very structured, Anita Krpata says they’re a very accepting, “down-to-earth” bunch.

“It’s really a very open community,” she said. “It shouldn’t be at all intimidating – if someone has a good idea, I’m all for it.”

Group members must be having many a “good idea” because several ongoing, annual and special events are planned for each month. In March,

the group held its annual “Babysitter’s Appreciation Night” at the Straw Hat Pizza in Half Moon Bay. Here club members were encouraged to bring in their babysitters for free pizza. A compiled list of 20 or so recommended babysitters sat in front, available for particpants’ perusal and additions and Straw Hat offered 15 percent of its profits that night to the club itself.

When not nibbling on pizza, the preschool-aged kids ran around the restaurant in pirate eye patches, colored on pirate-themed crafts and were greeted by a female “pirate,” hired by the club to entertain the little ones.

Six-year CMC member, Kelly Rogers, stood watching the action from the sidelines. As a stay-at-home mom with a 7- and a 5-year-old, Rogers echoed other club members when she said the socialization in the club is just as important for adults as it is for the kids.

“I joke that I have my playgroup,” she said. “When you’re a new mom you feel isolated, you don’t know what’s around – you don’t know what to expect.”

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sat nearby, helping her toddler with dinner. The part-time graphic designer juggles three kids, work and also publishes the club’s monthly newsletter. One of the special aspects of the club, Lockhart says, involves learning more about the other club member’s lives outside of parenting.

“I’m always surprised to find out what a mother’s other role is,” she said. Many of the members are heavily involved in volunteering or work with nonprofits. One mom in the group, she says, works as a Russian translator.

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enhance this example of old-fashioned word-of-mouth networking. Here parents can post topics on potty training tips or on how to get your toddler to sleep through the night. There’s also a forum for local news and opinions and a third, which operates as a classifieds section. “For example,” Krpata said, “I’m in the market for a car seat.”

Back at the playgroup, the host’s son, 5-year-old Evan Coucke, constructs an elaborate fort out of the couch cushions. Some of the younger girls take the

opportunity to bounce on the naked couch sections before the mothers motivated the group toward the outdoor play-set designed with such child-generated rough housing in mind.

Evan’s mom, Melissa Coucke, works on the board as the club’s secretary and is also involved in the “New Member Tea”—an event geared to welcome new members and held once a month at La Di Da. Playgroup hosts are not expected to supply food, but Coucke’s supplied an elegant display of crustless cucumber sandwiches, a bowl of gold fish crackers, juice packages and freshly-made frittata.

After an hour or so of swinging and sliding, the group splits up for the week.

Some of the members look forward to seeing each other even sooner.

“Jenna and Lily met in this playgroup and now they’re like twin sisters,” Club member Leslie Conaghan said of her daughter and daughter’s playmate. “They’re together five days a week.”

Sarah Bunkin similarly raves about the club. “You get hooked up with so many of the other moms that are around,” she said. “And now all the husbands are friends.”

For more information on the Coastside Mothers’ Club or to become a member visit the Web site at www.coastsidemothersclub.org. CG

Coastside Mothers’ Club gives kids, and moms, the chance to socialize and have fun.


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The Cabrillo Unified School District, situated between the cities of San Francisco and Santa Cruz on the beautiful Pacific Coastline, serves approximately 3,400 students in pre-kindergarten, K-12, and adult education programs. The District, established on July 1, 1965 and en-compassing an area of approximately 135 square miles, consists of four elementary schools—El Granada, Farallone View, Hatch, and Kings Mountain— Cunha Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay High School, and Pilarcitos High School (an alternative education/continuation center). The mission of the Cabrillo Unified School District is to “develop critical thinkers and socially responsible citizens who actively par-ticipate in their individual learning and development and are fully prepared to embrace their next challenge by utilizing our unique natural resources and engaging the entire Coastside community and its partners in providing a rich and academically rigorous curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment.” This mission is more succinctly stated in the Board-adopted motto, “Every Child, Every Day.” The District Of-fice is located at 498 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay, and can be reached at 712-7100. Visit the official Cabrillo Unified website at http://www.cabrillo.k12.ca.us/ for additional information. School sites include:

Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School 490 Miramontes St., Half Moon Bay, 712-7160.

El Granada Elementary School 514 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay, 712-7150.

Farallone View Elementary School 1100 Le Conte Avenue, Montara, 712-7170.

kings Mountain Elementary School 211 Swett Road, Woodside, 712-7180.

Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate School Kelly Avenue and Church Street, Half Moon Bay, 712-7190.

Half Moon Bay High School 1 Lewis Foster Drive, Half Moon Bay, 712-7200.

Pilarcitos High School 498 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay, 712-7224.

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is San Mateo County’s largest district in terms of geography, but has the smallest student enrollment. The small size imposes some limita-tions, but it also means the teacher-student ratio is small enough for individual attention, and the district enjoys a high degree of com-munity involvement and support not typical in larger districts. The district encompasses the South Coast, serving the unincorporated communities of Pescadero, La Honda and Loma Mar with an enrollment of 360 students. The district office is located at 360 Butano Cutoff, Pescadero, and can be reached at 879-0286. It includes:

La Honda Elementary School Sears Ranch Road, La Honda. K - 6. 747-0051.

Pescadero Elementary 620 North St., Pescadero. Preschool-5. 879-0332.

Pescadero Middle and High School 350 Butano Cutoff Road, Pescadero. Grades 7-12. 879-0274.

PRIVAtE SCHooLS on tHE CoAStSIDE

Sea Crest School Sea Crest School is an independent, nonprofit K-8 school that offers small class sizes and before- and after-school care. 901 Arnold Way, Half Moon Bay. 712-9892.

Wilkinson School Pre-K–8 in El Granada has offered an educational choice for Coastside families since 1977. 750 Avenue Alhambra, El Granada, 726-2990.

There are two school districts, cabrillo Unified School District and la Honda-Pescadero Unified School District, that serve students on the coastside. in addition, two K-8 private schools are located coastside.

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Seton Coastside provides compassionate care including a 116-bed skilled nursing facility with long-term care for the elderly and chronically ill, and hospitalization in the medical unit. Seton Coastside has the only standby 24-hour physician-staffed emergency depart-ment on the coast from Daly City to Santa Cruz. There are also three outpatient clinics — a lab, screening mammogram and X-ray department, and rehabilitative services. Seton Medical Center is located in Daly City. Off Highway 1: 600 Marine Blvd., Moss Beach. (650) 563-7100. setonmedicalcenter.org/coastside

The Coastside RotaCare Clinic The Coastside RotaCare Clinic brings urgent care to those who have no medical insurance or are underinsured. RotaCare is the result of a collaborative partnership between Seton Medical Center, Seton Coastside, the Half Moon Bay Rotary Club, and the San Mateo County Public Health Department. Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharma-cists, Translators and Registrars volunteer their time, providing much needed healthcare services to coastside residents. The Clinic operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is opened Wednesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Shoreline Station: 225 S Cabrillo Highway, Suite 200A, Half Moon Bay. (650) 573-3774. www.rotacarebayarea.org

Sonrisas Community Dental Center Sonrisas Community Dental Center opened its doors in 2001 to provide access to afford-able dental care for low-income San Mateo Coastside residents. Last year, they provided dental treatment to nearly 1,500 children and adults who might otherwise have gone without care. The dentists, hygienists, and other dental professionals who treat Sonrisas patients are creating a healthier life and a brighter future for families who live and work in the community. Pilarcitos Square: 210 San Mateo Road, Suite 104, Half Moon Bay. 726-2144. www.sonrisasdental.org

Coastside Adult Day Health Center CADHC keeps the frail, elderly and disabled as healthy, active and independent as possible, when advancing years or physical/mental conditions call for extra care and attention. The agency offers a daily program of activities and substantial health services operated by a team of professionals and program aides, including an Alzheimers Program and Family Caregiver Support Program. The agency works in cooperation with the participants, their caregivers and their personal physicians in an atmosphere that is both caring and support-ive. 645 Correas St., Half Moon Bay. 726-5067. www.coastsideadultdayhealth.org

Senior Coastsiders Founded in 1977, Senior Coastsiders has become the focal point for senior services on the Coastside. Senior Coastsiders strive to create an atmosphere that acknowledges and affirms the value, dignity and self worth of seniors and adults with disabilities. The agency also serves as a resource for the entire community for information on aging, support of caregivers, and development of innovative approaches to address issues of aging. Ted Adcock Community/Senior Center. 726-9056. www.seniorcoastsiders.org

Besides a host of private practices, those seeking medical care have a variety of choices. Seton Medical center coast-side (Seton coastside) provides long-term care for the elderly and chronically ill, emergency and outpatient services. The coastside Rotacare clinic brings urgent care to those who have no medical insurance or are underinsured. Sonrisas community Dental center offers dental services on a reduced-fee schedule to eligible low-income families. coastside Adult Day Health center (cADHc) offers a full range of services for the frail, elderly and disabled. The Senior coastsiders serves hot meals and provides Meals on Wheels for the homebound.

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Church in the Redwoods Worship 8910 La Honda Road, La Honda.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

375 California Street and Hwy 1, Moss Beach. 728-5556. lds.org

Coastlands Church 726-4822. coastlandschurch.com

Coastside Baptist Church 555 Seymour St., Half Moon Bay. 726-2013. coastsidebaptist.org

Coastside Jewish Community P.O. Box 1729, El Granada, CA 94018. 479-5252. coastsidejewishcommunity.org

Coastside Lutheran Church 900 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 726-9293. coastsidelutheran.org

Community united Methodist Church 777 Miramontes St., Half Moon Bay. 726-4621. cumc-hmb.com

Holy Family Episcopal Church 1590 S. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 726-0506. holyfamilyhmb.org

Jehovah’s Witnesses Half Moon Bay 611 Magnolia St., Half Moon Bay. 726-6129.

Mariner’s Community Church 225 S. Cabrillo Highway #101C, Half Moon Bay. 726-5959. marinerscc.org

our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church 400 Church Street, Half Moon Bay. 726-4674. ourladyofthepillar.org

our Lady of Refuge 146 Sears Ranch Road, La Honda. 726-4674.

Parish of St. Anthony (Pescadero) 696 North St., Pescadero. 726-4674.

Pescadero Community Church 363 Stage Road, Pescadero. 879-0408. pescaderochurch.org

The coastside is home to several religious organizations, so visiting guests and newcomers are likely to find just the right place to express their beliefs and congregate with like-minded folks from the community. Sightseers may want to visit some of the older churches in town — like the community United Methodist church on the corner of Johnston Avenue and Miramontes Street. Built in 1872, this old church has stained-glass windows that reflect various coastside themes. our lady of the Pillar catholic church on Kelly Avenue and church Street is another landmark sight with more than 125 years of history in Half Moon Bay.

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FoR AnY EMERGEnCY CALL 911Half Moon Bay Police office 726-8288

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San Mateo County Sheriff

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Coastside Fire Protection District

726-5213 coastsidefire.org

CA Department of For-estry and Fire Protection

Pescadero 879-0121

La Honda Volunteer Fire Brigade

747-0381

EMERGEnCY

Poison Control (800) 523-2222

Seton Coastside Emergency Room

563-7107

Veterinary Emergencies (after 6 p.m.)

348-2575

Peninsula Humane Society

340-8200

Ambulance Communication Center

364-1313

American Medical Response

(888) 650-5472

CItY oF HALF Moon BAY

City Clerk, City Manager, City Council

726-8270 hmbcity.com

Building, Public Works, City Engineer

726-8260

Business licenses 726-8281

City Attorney (831) 423-8383

Finance 726-8280

Personnel 726-8910

Parks and Recreation 726-8297

Planning 726-8250

ESSEntIAL SERVICES

SBC/At&t (800) 310-2355 att.com

Coastside County Water District

726-4405 coastsidewater.org

Montara Water and Sanitary District

728-3358 [email protected]

PG&E (800) 743-5000 pge.com

Granada Sanitary District 726-7093

Sewer Authority Mid Coastside

726-0124 samcleanswater.org

Allied Waste Services 592-2411 alliedwastesmc.com

Seacoast Disposal 355-8400 seacoast-disposal.com

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ox Mountain Sanitary Landfill

726-4718 office 726-1819

Pescadero Dump 879-0729

u.S. Postal Service usps.com

El Granada 726-5000

Half Moon Bay 726-4015

La Honda 747-0515

Montara 728-5251

Moss Beach 728-3151

Pescadero 879-0214

San Gregorio 726-1045

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Comcast (800) 945-2288 comcast.com

Mid-Coast television 726-1750 mctv.com

Coastside net, Inc. 726-7893 coastside.net

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Half Moon Bay Airport 573-3701

Half Moon Bay Library 726-2316 smcl.org

Pillar Point Harbor District

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Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Bureau

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CRISIS IntERVEntIon

Alcohol and Drug Help 573-3950

Youth and Family Services

(888) 220-7575

Psychiatric Emergency Services

573-2662

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

(800) 232-4636

Rape trauma Services 692-7273

Suicide Prevention 579-0350

Coastside Mental Health 726-6369

Support for victims of domestic violence

(800) 572-2782

San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services

(800) 675-8437

Community overcoming Relationship Abuse

(800) 300-1080

national Center for Missing and Exploited Children

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Planned Parenthood (800) 967-7526 ppgg.org

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