BEACH HOUSE HOTEL AT HERMOSA BEACH

1300 The Strand Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 +1 (888)895-4559 (310)374-3001 The Beach House is a luxury beach hotel just 10 minutes from LAX and nestled in sunny Hermosa Beach right between Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach. LA Magazine calls Beach House one of the 100 sexiest people, places or things to do in LA. An urban oasis in the middle of the Los Angeles beach scene the hotel is just a 30-45 minute drive from all of Los Angeles' major attractions including Disneyland, Universal Studios, Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive. Enjoy miles of white sandy beaches, sunset dining, fun nightlife and great surf shops and one of a kind boutique shops just two blocks from the hotel on Pier Ave. Beach House is your perfect boutique hotel for a romantic getaway, a family vacation or a corporate retreat. You'll never want to stay in another ocean front hotel anywhere else again.

Coastal trail walking and biking!

Half Moon Bay Coast side Trail & Bluff Top Trail

95 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-8819

The Half Moon Bay Coast side Trail stretches from Half Moon Bay State Park to Miramar -- totaling nearly 6 miles.  With its well paved path, the bluff top trail is a great multiuse course for walkers, joggers, strollers and bike riders. A horse trail parallels the Coast side Trail from Roosevelt Beach to Francis Beach and connects with the Bluff Top Trail that parallels the Beach. The green space along the trail between the Half Moon Bay State Beach and the Bluff Top Park (Poplar Beach) is ideal for bird watching.  Large hawks often sit on the split rail fence and park benches -- sometimes allowing visitors to come within 6 feet of them. Find a bench after a nice walk or bikeride and watch a spectacular sunset!

Half Moon Bay Surfing Mavericks!

                                       Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay is the place which is situated 23 miles southwest of the San Francisco International Airport, The Ritz-Carlton and Half Moon Bay provides a magnificent backdrop for the perfect Northern California coast vacation. Whether you can surf better from other places. Various kinds of facilities and I think it’s a perfect and attractive place to the worlds surfer. At the north edge of the bay is the big wave surf area, Mavericks, off Pillar Point, where surfers challenge waves over 50 feet (15m). Mavericks is a winter destination for some of the world's best big wave surfers. Mavericks is a best surfing location in Northern California in USA. It is located approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) from shore in Pillar Point Harbor just north of Half Moon Bay at the village of Princeton-By-The-Sea. After a strong winter storm in the northern Pacific Ocean, waves can routinely crest at over 25 feet (8m) and top out at over 50 feet (15m). On the other hand can occur the big hazards like a big wave wipeout, a breaking wave can push surfers down 20 to 50 feet (6.2 m to 15.5 m) below the surface. In every season various surfing competition are held here in the Half Moon Bay coast when the big waves come in winter, and late every year, an official waiting period for the Mavericks Surf Contest begins. Here some conditions are right, but this contest has an interesting twist. No one knows when it will be held until just 24 hours before it starts. get a telephone call telling them when the Mavericks Surf Contest will begin. They have 24 hours to get there. That's all the time you'll have to prepare. Many worlds famous surfer are surfing in Half Moon Bay from long since like   Laird Hamilton, Eddie Aikau, Ken Bradshaw ,  and Jeff Clark.

Surfing Half Moon Bay!

Surfing Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay is a city located in California in the pacific coastline between the California coastline and beautiful forested mountains. The downtown is characterized by art galaries, restaurants, lounges and other magnificent creations. Equestrians, bicyclists and pedestrians normally access the local beaches for holidays and for recreational activities. The temperatures of the town are moderate, allowing people to participate in a many outside activities throughout the year.

Water surfing is a common recreational activity in Half Moon Bay. There are various beaches at the coast that are characterized by large waves forming curly crescents and breaking as they approach the beach. Such waves make it possible for surfers to enjoy riding on them. In Half Moon Bay, surfers surf for both competition and leisure. You will find a number of people in surfing wet suits carrying surf boards walking down the coast. Competitors participate in sports such as Sea kayaking and paddle boarding.

The locals of Half Moon Bay undertake various surfing activities. They participate in body surfing, the purest kind of surfing we have today, where people ride the wave with no surfboard. Other people use stand up paddles to ride the waves while others employ the use of canoes and boats on the waves. All types of standup surfing including stand up paddles, long boarding and short boarding are practiced in the beaches.

There are no official rules governing surfing in Half Moon Bay. Most beaches are open to the public but people take precaution by practicing safe surfing for both beginners and experts.

Free Activities at the beach in Half Moon Bay with your family: Be creative!

Family fun in half moon bay

Half-moon bay is a coastal city in California; it began as an agricultural area for rearing cattle and horses and then gradually grew into a tourist attraction site due to its marvelous scenery. Most people go relax, and have fun and refresh their memories. There are several activities that take place; some of them are included below:

Free Activities at the beach with your family: Be creative!

Making footprints in the sand with your children and even making castles on the shores. This is done by collecting sand and mixing it with fresh water not salty water until it is damning enough and can hold the shape of the container being used. You can also collect shells, pebbles and sea weeds and impresses them on the sand in order to make pictures on the beach, you can also look for a string and make a necklace!

Beach volleyball is also a popular beach activity and brings together both the older children and the young adults. With enough space one can improvise the net by using the available resources e.g.picnic baskets or windbreaks. The splash game is also a family fun game but not recommended for the faint-hearted, this game is best played at the beach were clothes don't really matter at all. It is perfect for the mixed family age-groups. The people who want to take part should be a good sport person in order for it to be hilarious, nevertheless they should be a life saver just in case of an accident

Another activity is by challenging the family to Frisbee golf. Make your own version of a golf course on the sand and then let the members take turns to complete the holes. Whoever completes the first and has the highest scores will then be awarded a price followed by the fist runners up and the second runners up.

Job Fair and Community Outreach at Harbor Village!

Harbor Village is Located at 270 Capistrano road Half Moon Bay, Ca 94019!


Career Fair July 8th at Harbor Village!
1st Annual Summer Job and Career Fair @ Harbor Village Sunday July 8th (10-3)  P.M In response to worse than expected May U.S jobs report, historically  unemployment levels, and record setting teens without Summer Jobs, Harbor  Village has agreed to host the 1st Annual Summer Job and Career Fair inside the  shops at Harbor Village on Sunday July 8th from (10-3) P.M. The idea was  originally discussed during a monthly merchant meeting a few months back as  business owners discussed the record number of people seeking employment  opportunities at different coastal businesses. Mike Seaton, HMB Salt Water Taffy  Owner stated: “We had talked about the idea of doing a Summer Job and Career  Fair for quite some time, however last week when national attention was brought  to this issue we decided it was time to take action and match talented employees  with companies looking to hire. The Harbor Village Job Fair is an exposition for  employers and recruiters to meet with prospective job seekers. The Job fair will  include local companies, organizations, and small businesses seeking talented  entry-level and management positions. Resumes can be collected and business  cards can be exchanged for great networking and business employment opportunity.  This event will serve a wide variety of experience levels and skills sets.  Resumes will be reviewed, in addition to a select number of interviews will be  made on site. There will be a series of educational sessions taking place at  various times throughout the day on a variety of different topics. A number of  local businesses have agreed to come on board and we are actively seeking  participation from other businesses that have a need for local talent. We are  currently seeking volunteers who would like to help with the event. If you are a  business who would like to display a booth for the event or would like to  volunteer please send an email to HMBJobFair@Gmail.Com or you can call the  Harbor Village Toll Free line at 888-606-4862. The 1st Annual Summer Job and  Career Fair will take place inside the Shops at Harbor Village Indoor Mall  Atrium towards the back portion of the mall.
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Sheriff's Event July 17
The Development Center of San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities League will be putting on an event Tuesday July 17 from 1-4 at Harbor Village 270 Capistrano Road Half moon Bay, Ca 94019 Call 650-257-3408 for more details! Event consist of 2 bounce houses, music, and booths for face painting, crafts, and games! Also provided hot dogs and lemonade. Deputies and Sheriff's Activities League staff and volunteers will run the event. Everything is free. This will be a great event to kick off Summer, so bring friends, family, and loved ones for a great community event!

Horseback Riding Adventure!

Sea Horse Ranch has been in business over 40 years,
offering and giving a wonderful horseback riding adventure on the beautiful beaches of Half Moon Bay. Ride the over 7 miles of trails, thru the creek and along the bluffs of Sunset Beach down to the sandy sea shore.
Individuals or groups of 1 to 10 can come in anytime without reservations and always find a horse available for their first time ride or their 100th. We only take reservations for groups of 10 or more.

Groups of 10 or more should phone and RSVP.
Large groups are always welcome.
If you are calling between 7am and 9am you may get voice mail because we are saddling the horses.
Make reservations for family or company steak and chicken BBQ's. (call for rates, includes 1 1/2 hour beach ride).
Kids love to ride and they start riding their own horse from ages 5 and up.
We require that you wear long pants of some sort for your comfort and safety!

Directions:
LOCATED 30 MINUTES SOUTH OF SAN FRANCISCO,
ON HWY 1. THE PACIFIC COAST HWY
ONE MILE NORTH OF HWY 92,
IN SCENIC & BEAUTIFUL
HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA.
650-726-9903




NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Open Everyday 8am
We will close due to severe, inclement weather and/or trail
conditions. Please call ahead on bad rainy days.

Ketch Joannes Dining!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Ketch Joannes Restaurant, Half Moon Bay, Ca
Located at 17 Johnson Pier in the Harbor of Half Moon Bay Ketch Joannes is a great, casual place to dine, while on the coast. The Half Moon Bay Harbor is the only commercial fishery in San Mateo County giving "The Ketch" access to the freshest seafood. Half Moon Bay has many great places to dine, but if you want bang for your buck this is your stop. This is a dive restaurant whos atmosphere is not necessarily upscale, fancy, or elegant; but the food is. This is where the local fisherman eat in the morning before going out on their hard days work. I mean what is cooler than eating at a place excellent where all the rugged fisherman eat at. Breakfast, lunch, and diner are all great to eat here because 1. you know what you are getting. 2. you will always leave full. 3. the staff is friendly. 4. the food is great. My top favorites at Ketch Joannes have to be 1. the GRILLED crab melt sandwich- this is the best tasting sandwich in the whole bay area. 2. grilled rock cod with the teriyakiglaze-mmmmmm mmmm good. 3. The clam chowder- Only the Boston white, it is full of a seafood combination that is thick and creamy. 4 Fried Calamari/ Artichoke hearts- cooked to perfection. 5. blueberry pancakes- ihop has nothing on them. and my last recommendation and personnel favorite has to be the linguica omelet w/ cheddar cheese and home fries- More meat than eggs and potatoes. This is Michael Seaton with Realty Consulting Group Giving my opinion on one of Half Moon Bay's Finest Dining places due to its quality of food and great atmosphere. Check it out for yourself and prove me wrong I dare you!!!!

Day 1: Golf Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay Golf Links features 36 holes of grand golf. The complex offers two beautifully designed courses set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, which consist of The Old Course and The Ocean Course. These two courses are very different in style; however they both share a common beauty that will take anyone’s breath away.
The Old Course is an 18 hole championship course that brings you through and around the private community of Ocean Colony that features small ponds, large pines, and the Pacific bluffs. The Old Course dramatically caps off with the 17th and 18th holes. The 17th hole is a short par 3, where the Pacific Ocean comes into full panoramic view on the horizon. The view only sets up what is to come- the 18th hole. This hole is world famous and is a great way to finish a round in Half Moon Bay. The backdrop is the elegantly architectural designed Ritz Carlton that sits right above the bluffs of the Pacific. To the right of the 18th, powerful waves crash with furious power creating a salty mist that you can feel, and creates an art in motion that you will remember. These finishing holes will only add to the beauty and experience that the Old Course has to offer.
The Ocean Course is entirely different in style than the American designed Old Course, but shares beauty and elegance in the same. The Ocean Course has a link’s layout with a true Scottish design and feeling. The Course will give players a view of the Pacific Ocean and the bluffs from every hole on the course. It is the 16th, 17th, and 18th holes on the Oceans lineup against the red colored bluffs to your left, which makes these holes instant classics. The Ocean Course is a getaway from a getaway in itself.
The Golf Course at Half Moon Bay is a fun activity for the day, and will not disappoint visitors or locals alike. All holes on the golf course are well maintained, and the greens play fairly fast at different points of the year. The staff makes sure things move along, so a round under 4 ½ hours should not be a problem.The course will always bring superior customer service, high ranked golf holes, and some of the most breath taking views in the world.

The Old Course

The New Course