4th of July Weekend in Half Moon Bay – Be Sure to Celebrate Safely!
Here are some important things to keep in mind to help ensure a safe, fun 4th of July weekend for everyone:
- If you plan to visit a Half Moon Bay beach 4th of July weekend, please remember to do your part in keeping the beaches clean. Always carry out what you carry in!
- Plan your travel accordingly and expect traffic delays throughout the holiday weekend. Remember – there are many beaches to see on the coast; see the full list on the City’s website, and “discover” your own new beach destination.
- ALL types of fireworks, including the so-called “safe and sane” variety, are illegal in Half Moon Bay and unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. Fireworks obtained in other areas may not be brought into or used within Half Moon Bay.
- Shooting a gun in the air in celebration of the holiday – or for any reason – is illegal and dangerous.
- Law enforcement and fire personnel will be on the lookout for illegal fireworks and for any celebratory gunshots – violators will be subject to citation or arrest.
- City Offices will be closed Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 and will reopen Wednesday, July 5.
Semana del 4 de julio en Half Moon Bay: ¡asegúrese de celebrar de forma segura!
Aquí hay algunas cosas importantes a tener en cuenta para ayudar a garantizar un fin de semana del 4 de julio seguro y divertido para todos:
- Si planea visitar una playa de Half Moon Bay el fin de semana del 4 de julio, recuerde hacer su parte para mantener limpias las playas. ¡Siempre llévate lo que traes!
- Planifique su viaje con anticipación y espere retrasos en el tráfico durante el fin de semana festivo. Recuerde: hay muchas playas para ver en la costa; vea la lista completa en el sitio web de la Ciudad y “descubra” su propio nuevo destino de playa.
- TODOS los tipos de fuegos artificiales, incluida la variedad llamada “segura y sensata”, son ilegales en Half Moon Bay y áreas no incorporadas del condado de San Mateo. Los fuegos artificiales obtenidos en otras áreas no se pueden traer ni usar dentro de Half Moon Bay.
- Disparar un arma al aire para celebrar la festividad, o por cualquier motivo, es ilegal y peligroso.
- El personal policial y de bomberos estará atento a los fuegos artificiales ilegales y a los disparos de celebración; los infractores estarán sujetos a una citación o arresto.
- Las oficinas de la ciudad estarán cerradas el lunes 3 y el martes 4 de julio y reabrirán el miércoles 5 de julio.
City Council of Half Moon Bay Meets ~ 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm
The City Council of Half Moon Bay is the City’s governing body, and consists of five elected members. The Council sets priorities and policies, makes final decisions on all major City matters, adopts ordinances and resolutions, appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, and approves the annual budget.
City Council members are elected at-large to four-year, overlapping terms. There are no term limits in Half Moon Bay. The City Council selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and one to serve as Vice Mayor, on an annual basis.
The Half Moon Bay City Council typically meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month starting at 7 pm at the Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue.
- streamed live on Comcast Channel 27 and Pacific Coast TV website
- the City’s website online (via Granicus)
- and on Facebook Live
- one in English (City of Half Moon Bay FB Page)
- one in Spanish (City of Half Moon Bay Recreation FB Page)
- Recorded by Pacific Coast TV (PCTV)
Members or the public are welcome to submit comments (in accordance with the three-minute per speaker limit) via email