Sea Wolf Bungalow Guidebook
Sightseeing
Not a great place to sunbath - the harbor water isn't right. More of a place to go see the famous surf spot and take a walk.
60 locals recommend
Mavericks Beach
Not a great place to sunbath - the harbor water isn't right. More of a place to go see the famous surf spot and take a walk.
See the tide pools but don't skip a walk along the bluffs. Then go to The Distillery for drinks and cheesy bread
76 locals recommend
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
200 Nevada AveSee the tide pools but don't skip a walk along the bluffs. Then go to The Distillery for drinks and cheesy bread
Montara Mountain
Great views. Lots of trails.
Beautiful hike. Great for mountain biking. Rentals available at Bike Works in Half Moon Bay.
37 locals recommend
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve
Beautiful hike. Great for mountain biking. Rentals available at Bike Works in Half Moon Bay.
Half Moon Bay Kayak Company
2 Johnson PierMake reservations a few days out at least. James, Kevin and Katy are great. CASH tip is required. 40/40 massage is the best. 40 minute foot massage followed by a 40 minute back massage.
7 locals recommend
Cloud 9 Foot Spa
2320 Cabrillo Hwy SMake reservations a few days out at least. James, Kevin and Katy are great. CASH tip is required. 40/40 massage is the best. 40 minute foot massage followed by a 40 minute back massage.
Good beach for kids unless tide is high. Water comes up to the rocks at that point.
15 locals recommend
Surfers Beach
4000 Cabrillo Hwy NGood beach for kids unless tide is high. Water comes up to the rocks at that point.
Just south of Surfers Beach. Good for kids but not good when the tide is high.
12 locals recommend
Miramar Beach
Just south of Surfers Beach. Good for kids but not good when the tide is high.
Nice, flat LONG trail along the coast and through neighborhoods at times.
Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail
Nice, flat LONG trail along the coast and through neighborhoods at times.
Food scene
Pasta Moon
845 Main StUpscale and great food
Sam's Chowder House
4210 CA-1Great Views
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
390 Capistrano Rd
Sushi On Main Street
696 Mill StGet the Kimiyaki
Get the sandwiches! The restaurant/bar is great too. Sandwich shop part of it is only open during the day. Their bread is SO good.
30 locals recommend
San Benito Ale House
356 Main StGet the sandwiches! The restaurant/bar is great too. Sandwich shop part of it is only open during the day. Their bread is SO good.
It's Italia
401 Main StGreat food!
New Leaf Community Markets
150 San Mateo RdSimilar to a Whole Foods
Safeway
2020 Market St
Peet's Coffee
142 San Mateo RdGreat little grocery store if you need something and traffic is bad on a weekend making it difficult to get to Safeway or New Leaf. Great butcher shop too. Similar to Whole Foods. Great sandwiches.
27 locals recommend
Spangler's Market
401 Ave AlhambraGreat little grocery store if you need something and traffic is bad on a weekend making it difficult to get to Safeway or New Leaf. Great butcher shop too. Similar to Whole Foods. Great sandwiches.
They have a wonderful patio overlooking Sea Cove. Gets chilly but beautiful views. Inside is good too. Hiking north OR south from the restaurant is great.
83 locals recommend
Moss Beach Distillery
140 Beach WayThey have a wonderful patio overlooking Sea Cove. Gets chilly but beautiful views. Inside is good too. Hiking north OR south from the restaurant is great.
GREAT Indian Food. We always get it to go. Service isn't great but the food is outstanding.
6 locals recommend
India Beach
425 Ave AlhambraGREAT Indian Food. We always get it to go. Service isn't great but the food is outstanding.
Upscale dive bar with good food and a great outside patio. Great live music. Check their website for dates.
42 locals recommend
Old Princeton Landing Public House & Grill
460 Capistrano RdUpscale dive bar with good food and a great outside patio. Great live music. Check their website for dates.
Mezza Luna Restaurant
459 Prospect WayGREAT food made by true Italians. A local favorite.
Navio restaurant is outstanding, VERY pricey but worth it if you're looking for tasting menus. The bar area (with GREAT views also) has a really good menu also. Cheaper but still pricey.
44 locals recommend
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay
1 Miramontes Point RdNavio restaurant is outstanding, VERY pricey but worth it if you're looking for tasting menus. The bar area (with GREAT views also) has a really good menu also. Cheaper but still pricey.
La Costanera
260 Capistrano RdGet the fish stew! Pescado a lo Macho.
My husband and his buddies open this brewery in March 2022. They make fantastic beer and have live music sometimes. Thursday night Cornhole Tournament too! Good food trucks there most days. Check out their website! It’s a local favorite. Open Wednesday - Sunday
Blue Ocean Brewing
My husband and his buddies open this brewery in March 2022. They make fantastic beer and have live music sometimes. Thursday night Cornhole Tournament too! Good food trucks there most days. Check out their website! It’s a local favorite. Open Wednesday - Sunday
Taste Cafe Restaurant Breakfast and Lunch
50 Cabrillo Hwy NGreat place for breakfast
The Press
107 Sevilla AveAnother good place for breakfast and coffee
Caffé Mezza Luna
240 Capistrano RdAnd yet another good place for breakfast and coffee
Great place for breakfast. Pricey because the owners have Michelin Star restaurant over in San Mateo - they KNOW how to cook. Worth it.
Pilot Light
Great place for breakfast. Pricey because the owners have Michelin Star restaurant over in San Mateo - they KNOW how to cook. Worth it.
The best sandwiches (along with San Benito House) and ENORMOUS salads. A mile from the cabin.
20 locals recommend
Gherkin's Sandwich Shop
171 7th StThe best sandwiches (along with San Benito House) and ENORMOUS salads. A mile from the cabin.
Traveler advice
Getting around
You'll need a car
It is better to have a car but Uber and Lyft have been pretty reliable lately. There is a lot of traffic on sunny weekends - especially evenings from 5-7 when people leave town.