Made In
Half Moon Bay

Mavericks is known throughout the world as one of the biggest surfable waves on the planet.

On that winter day in 1975, I caught five waves. After the first successful attempt, all I could think was, “I want another one of those!”

But Mavericks was meaner, it was definitely a lot colder and I think that made a big difference. It’s dark and it’s just mean.

Come October, however, the town transforms into a Midwest pumpkin patch - on the pacific.

This is the self-styled “Pumpkin Capital of the World,” where the fall landscape resembles a Seurat canvas of orange dots, where pumpkin ale and pumpkin sausages are ordinary fare, and where gigantic gourds are enough to set the heart aflutter.

Nova Scotia might grow the biggest pumpkins, but who can get to Nova Scotia?

San Mateo County had a reputation for being a very wet county.

…on summery days that aren’t too windy, you can actually put on a bathing suit and go near — but not in — the water.

Without these fishermen you don’t get your salmon and sushi. It’s all part of an interconnected system. You can buy the fish right off the boat.

…has the air of age and ante-American times about it, commonly called Spanishtown.

Here indeed is a bit of Old Spain—a little village that might have been transported from the land of the Dons, when the Spanish nation was at the height of its colonizing era in the new world.

Half Moon Bay artichokes are known from San Francisco to New York and have made the name of Halfmoon Bay famous.

There is something in the atmosphere of Spanishtown that breeds a spirit of independence. The people believe in themselves.

Monterey Bay, about 70 miles south of San Francisco, and Half Moon Bay, somewhat nearer, were excellent for clandestine operations because of the many landing places, proximity of good roads, and relatively sparse population.

In this place there are many geese, and for this reason the soldiers named it the plain of ‘Los Ansares’.

A good place for team gathering, with lots of activity and great scenery.

Great place great people great haircut.

This is the absolute best small jazz venue in the SF Bay area!

Alyssa made the experience personal and immediately made me feel comfortable.

Best quality pedicure and also best price!

Amazing food, we ordered dynamite sushi and spicy beef ramen, all very tasty!

They also have the nearby Flying Fish restaurant, and I had the clam chowder.

Lots of variety and adjoined to a quality Pho restaurant.

Very relaxing facial treatment.

Great customer service, welcoming environment, professional care.

Atmosphere music and food and service was great set out on the patio

A variety of fluffy scones, tasty sandwiches and tea to choose from.