This weekend we drove from our home in Gold River over to the coast to spend the weekend in Half Moon Bay. I have driven past it many times and this would be the first time we actually stayed there. It turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. One of those times you find a gem that you weren't even looking for. I wanted to go some place where we could relax. I got that and a lot more.
Half Moon Bay is located along the California coast just south of San Francisco and north of Santa Cruz. It is a bedroom community for people working in the bay area but don't think of it as that. Half Moon Bay has a distinct charm that it acquired long before commuters started moving there. We stayed at the Oceano Resort located right across the street from the harbor. Most rooms have a view of the harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The rooms are large and come with a veranda for enjoying the views and a fireplace to enjoy the evenings inside your room. This hotel is in the best location for walking the area and seeing what Half Moon Bay has to offer.
I woke up this morning and went for a walk along the harbor. Talk about relaxing! I found a very nice coffee shop and cafe that is in a small mall connected to the back of the hotel. Across the street and along the harbor are small seafood restaurants and markets where you can purchase the fresh catch. Walking out on the pier I came across fishing boats selling the freshest crab you can get. I also found Jeff Clarks Mavericks Surf Shop who created the Mavericks surfing contest. Tomorrow, before we leave, we will purchase some crab to bring home. Later today we will explore more of the area and then have dinner tonight at a Peruvian restaurant that was highly recommended by a friend of mine. My next post will be about the rest of the trip.
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