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Exploring the Peninsula Coast
Arcangeli Grocery Co. is one of Exploring the Peninsula Coast.

1. Arcangeli Grocery Co.

8.8
287 Stage Rd, Pescadero, CA
Bakery · 40 tips and reviews

Max K.Max K: Pick up some fresh goat cheese at Harley Farms, grab some warm artichoke bread here, then go enjoy them at Pescadero State Beach

Harley Farms is one of Exploring the Peninsula Coast.

2. Harley Farms

9.1
205 North St. (at Pescadero Creek Rd), Pescadero, CA
Farm · 36 tips and reviews

Terry M.Terry Majamaki: Try the lavender and honey cheese.

Duarte's Tavern is one of Exploring the Peninsula Coast.

3. Duarte's Tavern

8.3
202 Stage Rd (at Pescadero Creek Rd), Pescadero, CA
American Restaurant · 83 tips and reviews

Matt M.Matt Mizenko: Olallieberry pie. Enough said. Read more.

Barbara's Fishtrap is one of Exploring the Peninsula Coast.

4. Barbara's Fishtrap

8.3
281 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 91 tips and reviews

carolyn w.carolyn williams: Order from the outside to go window and sit at the picnic tables. Great views of the harbor.

Año Nuevo State Park is one of Exploring the Peninsula Coast.

5. Año Nuevo State Park

8.9
1 New Years Creek Rd, Pescadero, CA
State or Provincial Park · 24 tips and reviews

TerraTopiaTerraTopia: A great place to see elephant seals as well as many kinds of birds. A "WaveDancer" favorite. www.terratopia.com Read more.

The San Benito Deli is one of Exploring the Peninsula Coast.

6. The San Benito Deli

8.7
356 Main St (at Mill St), Half Moon Bay, CA
Deli · 18 tips and reviews

Jason G.Jason Gurwin: Great sandwiches with homemade bread. Amazing live music on the back porch where you can enjoy your food in the beautiful HMB weather.

Pescadero State Beach is one of Exploring the Peninsula Coast.

7. Pescadero State Beach

9.3
Hwy 1 (near Pescadero Creek Rd), Pescadero, CA
State or Provincial Park · 26 tips and reviews

mike d.mike dejong: beautiful beach on the san mateo coast, large breakers, big rocks, tide pools, lots of parking, right on the beach front..

Pigeon Point Light Station is one of Exploring the Peninsula Coast.

8. Pigeon Point Light Station

9.0
210 Pigeon Point Rd (at Highway 1), Pescadero, CA
State or Provincial Park · 35 tips and reviews
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is one of Exploring the Peninsula Coast.

9. Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

8.6
390 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA
Brewery · 144 tips and reviews

S Y.S Y: Woof woof! Dog-friendly patio!

Manhattan Beach is one of Exploring the Peninsula Coast.

10. Manhattan Beach

9.3
The Ritz-Carlton (1 Miramontes Point Rd), Half Moon Bay, CA
Beach · 5 tips and reviews
San Gregorio State Beach is one of Exploring the Peninsula Coast.

11. San Gregorio State Beach

9.1
San Gregorio State Beach, San Gregorio, CA
State or Provincial Park · 18 tips and reviews

Tracy O.Tracy Ogishi: Bring the family and spend the day building a driftwood hut!

Princeton Seafood Co. is one of Exploring the Peninsula Coast.

12. Princeton Seafood Co.

7.7
9 Johnson Pier (at Capistrano Rd), Half Moon Bay, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Bill T.Bill Tobin: Awesome clam chowder. Fresh cooked crab.

Arata's Pumpkin Farm is one of Exploring the Peninsula Coast.

13. Arata's Pumpkin Farm

7.9
185 Verde Rd (at S Cabrillo Hwy), Half Moon Bay, CA
Farm · 8 tips and reviews
Bean Hollow State Beach is one of Exploring the Peninsula Coast.

14. Bean Hollow State Beach

8.8
11300 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero, CA
Beach · 10 tips and reviews
James V. Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is one of Exploring the Peninsula Coast.

15. James V. Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

9.3
200 Nevada Ave (at Lake St), Moss Beach, CA
Nature Preserve · 37 tips and reviews

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: James Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is the best place on the coast to see the tide pools. On any given day you’ll see sea urchins, sea stars, harbor seals, various mollusks, and the elusive red octopus.