3-Day Half Moon Bay itinerary guide

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Half Moon Bay — Half Moon Bay State Beach (Francis) L2 2007-Aug

Top stops to prioritize

Sam's Chowder House
Princeton Seafood Market & Restaurant
Venice Beach
Shiki Japanese Cuisine
Gray Whale Cove State Beach
Hop Dogma Brewing Co
Pillar Point Harbor
Barbara's Fishtrap

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Pillar Point Harbor, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

Sam's Chowder House
Pillar Point Harbor
Barbara's Fishtrap
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
Mavericks Beach

Day 2: Northwest side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the northwest side side of town.

Venice Beach
Sea Horse Ranch
Dad's Luncheonette
Jersey Joe's Coastside

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Gray Whale Cove State Beach.

Gray Whale Cove State Beach
McNee Ranch State Park
Shoppes at Harbor Village
Surfers Beach
Miramar Beach

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