Pillar Point Marsh and Shoreline in Princeton-by-the-Sea

Pillar Point Marsh and Shoreline in Princeton-by-the-Sea
0.5 mile. One way. Easy.
From Highway One, take Capistrano Road to Pillar Point Harbor. Continue
past the harbor entrance to Prospect Way and turn left. Turn right on Broadway, then immediately left on Harvard. Continue to the end of Harvard. Turn right on West Point Ave. Go 0.5 mile to the Pillar Point Marsh parking lot.
Information: Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, (650) 728-3584.

Although tiny, Pillar Point Marsh is a paradise for lucky bird watchers, who have sighted here for nearly twenty percent of all North American bird species. Look for great blue herons, snowy egrets and red-winged blackbirds. This unique marsh is fed by both fresh water and salt water.

For unmatched views of Pillar Point Harbor and the Coastside, be sure to follow the trail around the point to the breakwater and the tidepools on the far side. California sea lions bask on the jagged offshore rocks. Surfers catch the famous Mavericks Wave just west of Pillar Point.

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

390 Capistrano Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94018
(650)-728-2739
http://www.hmbbrewingco.com

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is a warm, friendly oceanfront restaurant and brew pub situated on Pillar Point Harbor in Princeton-by-the-Sea California, a charming beach town just four miles north of Half Moon Bay and thirty miles south of San Francisco.
The restaurant, which features live music and dancing with a picturesque ocean view, reflects the area´s unique coastal lifestyle where both locals and visitors interact and take part in the fun.It is located next to the famous Mavericks surf break, home to some of the world´s toughest big wave surfing and the annual Mavericks Surf Competition.
From kayaking and surfing to mountain biking and hiking, the brewery provides the ideal ending or beginning to an active day at the coast.
Guests can relax on the patio and enjoy a cool brew and/or a delicious meal while taking in the sweeping Pacific Ocean views.
Open Hours:
Monday to Thursday from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday from 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Saturday from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sunday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM