Montara Things to Do

The spa at Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay invites you to a divine, rejuvenating experience. Spread across an area of 16,000 square foot, this facility consists of 16 treatment rooms, a whirlpool, steam rooms and a sauna. If you hav... more

San Mateo County Event Center with seven buildings in all, is spread over a whopping 48 acres. Automobile, jewelery and other trade shows are held here on a regular basis. The internet giant Yahoo's Christmas Party celebrations... more

Gray Whale Cove State Beach on the California coastline sits just 20 minutes south of San Francisco on Interstate Highway 1. It is named after the gray whales that have been known to make an appearance off the coast here. It is... more

A highlight of the charming little town called Half Moon Bay is this four-mile stretch of beach that kisses the Pacific Ocean. The trail runs along the beach and is accessible by pedestrians and bikes. Parallel to that trail is... more

Viognier is a sleek contemporary restaurant combining the best of Pacific Rim cuisine into a wonderful dining experience. The interior has high ceilings, picture windows and clean modern lines rendered in pale wood and indirect... more

A scenic, 18-hole, par-72 course in the rolling green hills south of San Francisco. Duffers can practice their driving late into the night thanks to a well lit range. Tee times can be arranged up to seven days in advance. Golf... more

What began as a roadhouse with a less than savory reputation has become a local upscale favorite while retaining a bygone flavor with its vintage decor. There is also the ghost that is said to haunt Moss Beach Distillery, which... more

 Real Travelers who've been here

backpacker said

… at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, before leaving to hike a 4.5 mile paved coastal hike trail. Half Moon… continue reading »

 Real Travelers who've been here

backpacker said

… to Montara State Beach for a mile. The sand is a weird squishy pebbly texture and it is hard to walk through… continue reading »