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Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero

Last Modified: April 28, 2020

Located on historic Highway 1, the Pigeon Point Lighthouse has been guiding ships since the late 1800s. Even though it is no longer able to be climbed, it is still a fun, quick stop along Highway 1. You can walk around the area, see the old lens, photograph the lighthouse from a distance, and stay […]

Filed Under: Lighthouses, Northern California, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops Tagged With: pescadero, San Mateo County

Ano Nuevo State Park: Elephant Seal Viewing Up Close

Last Modified: April 28, 2020

While driving along Pacific Coast Highway, you will have a lot of opportunities to see elephant seals, such as in San Simeon and Point Reyes. Still, for the best up close and personal viewing, I would recommend Ano Nuevo State Park. This park, located 30 minutes north of Santa Cruz, features miles of trails that […]

Filed Under: Northern California, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops, State Parks, Wildlife Tagged With: pescadero, San Mateo County

12 Unique Places/Shops/Museums to Visit in Half Moon Bay

Last Modified: April 28, 2020

Half Moon Bay is located right on Pacific Coast Highway, about 45 minutes south of San Francisco. It is a beautiful town with a fantastic location on the coast and lots of fun activities and shops to keep you interested. There are many great places to visit for food such as Via Uno, It’s Italia […]

Filed Under: Best of Lists, Northern California, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops, Stores Tagged With: Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County

It’s Italia: Great Italian Food & Key Lime Pie in Half Moon Bay

Last Modified: July 8, 2020

Disclosure: This meal was provided free of charge; all opinions are my own. Located right in downtown Half Moon Bay on the corner Main and Mill Street, It’s Italia is a perfect place for an excellent lunch or dinner in Half Moon Bay. The restaurant is beautiful with light flooding in from the large floor […]

Filed Under: Food, Northern California Tagged With: Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County

Glass Blowing Classes at Half Moon Bay Art Glass

Last Modified: April 28, 2020

I have always found glass blowing to be a fascinating type of art. Basically, you are manipulating glass with fire to melt it into a shape you want it to be in, and doing something like that is just impressive. I didn’t ever think I would do glass blowing myself, but on a recent trip […]

Filed Under: Activities, Art, Northern California, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops Tagged With: Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County

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