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Burleigh H. Murray Ranch
Crystal Springs Reservoir
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
Francis Beach
Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail
Half Moon Bay Distillery
Half Moon Bay Brewing
Half Moon Bay Kayak Company Day Tours
Half Moon Bay State Beach
Miramar Beach
Montara Mountain
Oceanic Society - Half Moon Bay Gray Whale Watching
Pescadero Beach
Pillar Point Surf School
Poplar Beach
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Alvaro's Adventures Birding & Nature Tours
Gray Whale Cove State Beach
Venice State Beach
Lemos Farm
Half Moon Bay Art Glass
Once a quaint agricultural area and a hotbed of rum smuggling during the Prohibition, Half Moon Bay is today known for its diverse artist community, spectacular beaches, and lovely historical downtown. Located on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean, Half Moon Bay is surrounded by magnificent nature and hiking trails that offer breathtaking views.
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