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Sanchez Art Center will host Handmade Pacifica’s first community event on Sunday, August 1, from 1 to 5 pm. The event will be held outdoors and features works produced by […]
In collaboration with the Sunset Piano project, Make It Main Street presents "Main Street Piano" Thursday August 5 through Sunday 8th. Sunset Piano was founded in Half Moon Bay in 2013 […]
The comedy that became a cult classic, Pee Wee's Big Adventure. When eccentric man-child Pee-wee Herman gets his beloved bike stolen in broad daylight, he sets out across the U.S. […]
Unfortunately due to the new delta variant going around, the World Dog Surfing Championship has been canceled! A virtual surf championship is going to be postponed until some time in […]
COASTSIDE CORNHOLE WARM UP PARTY Join us at the Coastside Cornhole Warm Up Party. It will be a fun afternoon of Cornhole, Music, Food and Drinks. This is your chance […]
In person: August 29, 2021 - 5K starts @ 8:00am Virtual: August 27-September 6 In Person Location: Trailhead near Moose Lodge (776 Bradford Way) in Pacifica. Virtual can be completed […]
The first part of the sunflower field is in full bloom and we are looking forward to seeing you this weekend! Please take a look at the new offerings both […]
Join the Kings Mountain Art Fair, online on Labor Day weekend 2021! The fair offers fine arts and crafts by independent artists, selected through a jury process. You are invited […]
Sanchez Art Center is delighted to present its 13th annual 50|50 Show, Sept 10–Oct 10. Juried by Shannon Trimble of Anglim/Trimble Gallery in San Francisco. Participating artists create 50 small […]
Join us for a unique experience amidst the sunflowers. Register! Delite your taste buds with an elegant High Tea. Dazzle your family with a once-in-a-lifetime live musical and dance performance […]
Remember the fun at last year's Gala? They're doing it again! This time going to the Beach (virtually of course), flip-flops, sunscreen and all! Tickets are available now. Zoom code sent […]
On Saturday, September 18 from noon to 4:00PM, The Sánchez Adobe Adobe Docents invite visitors to experience life in the 1840s. This family day will focus on what life was […]
Join us for our 3rd Annual Coastside Cornhole Tournament. It will be an amazing day of Cornhole, Music, Prizes, Food and Drinks! Cornhole Tournament hosted by California Cornhole Association. Sunday, September […]
MAHALO FOR YOUR SUPPORT! WE'RE MAKING SOME CHANGES AUGUST 10th UPDATE NEW DATE Saturday October 2, 2021 6th Annual Time: 9am - 2:00 pm PST Multi-Location Livestreamed Championships SET […]
FREE!. Enjoy an evening of fun outdoors with your kids featuring a family friendly movie. Register. About this event Enjoy another evening of fun outdoors with your children at our […]
Hard at work, literally and figuratively unseen in the early morning and late at night, Campesinos, or Latin American farmworkers, tirelessly do their work through dangerous fires, an unprecedented pandemic, […]
October 1-17 2021 A down-on-his-luck playwright's student tells him he has written the perfect suspense play and will bring it to the playwright's Connecticut home tonight. The suspense over whether […]
Holiday shopping!! Pumpkin festival artists will be selling their goods through a virtual event running through November. Discover your local artists and find those holiday gifts here. No supply chain […]
PRESS RELEASE. On October 15, Cabrillo Unified School District, the City of Half Moon Bay, and CoastPride will host a Unity Event from 4 PM to 5 PM at Mac […]
Thank you for running with us! The Pumpkin Run has been a tradition in Half Moon Bay for many years and takes participants along the beautiful Coastal Trail overlooking the […]
HALF MOON BAY, CA (June 23, 2021) – There won’t be the usual teeming Pumpkin Festival this year, but, better than hip replacement, there will be something to bring the […]
Flower magic tea! Made with flowers and herbs lovingly grown in my cottage garden, carefully hand harvested and processed. I offer high quality original tea blends for purchase. Look for […]
“This Show was never meant to be.”- John Szabo. Regardless John, Growing Stages and Executive Producer Robert Neapolitan is thrilled to present SEASCAPE, a play by Edward Albee. October 16 and […]
The screening of “Maleficent,” a fantasy adventure film featuring Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning, is a highlight of Pacifica National Little League’s Re-Dirt Fundraiser Saturday night, October 16. An Academy […]
Workers in the artichoke fields A Photographic Exhibition Through the Eyes of ALAS Ayudando Latinos A Soñar- ALAS (WINGS) Featuring an El Dia de los Muertos Altar October 21 - November […]
Last two weekends in October, Fridays and Saturday’s 22/23 and 29/30. 6-9:30 pm! Two versions: 6-7 pm is family friendly and 7-9:30 is SCARY! Featuring costumes from Fancy Pants Costume […]
The Princess Bride (1987) BUY TICKETS THANK YOU TO OUR NON PROFIT HMBHS REAL LIFE LEARNING Saturday, October 23, 2021 7:30 PM9:30 PM The Barn, 3068 California 1Half Moon Bay, […]
Due to the current indoor mask mandate in California, this event will be offered online via ZOOM. Attention: Baby Boomers and generations before and beyond! Get your popcorn and join […]
Dog Friendly Halloween Event! A "pawsome" Howl-o-ween event for humans & pets, all supporting Rocket Dog Rescue and the Rockaway Ricky Memorial Fund. Get into the Howl-a-day Spirit by dressing yourself up and your dog in costume […]
A Fundraising Event to Assist Pets in Need of Pacifica Seniors, the Unhoused & Families in Need. Come out and celebrate the revealing of Rockaway Ricky's 2022 calendar fundraiser where […]
Join your Half Moon Bay community for a Toiletries Drive for our Coastside Farm Workers. Angels of ALAS, the HMB Girl Scouts and Cuhna Middle School Leadership are partnering to […]
Hispanic-American Heritage Month begins on September 15, so we are focusing this Make It Main Street accordingly. In addition to galleries, bookstores, wine-bars, eateries and businesses open later than usual, MIMS […]
CoastPride's wine tasting fundraiser is part of their year-end push to meet our goal of investing in the LGBTQ Community and creating a safe and welcoming home on Main Street. […]
You are Invited! Friday, November 12, 2021 6 PM**Champagne Reception 7 PM**Seated Dinner with Wine Choice of Angus Beef Tenderloin paired with Roasted Prawns OR a Vegetarian option (Quinoa Pilaf with pine nuts, […]
Harvard Ave Outdoor Market in Princeton Harbor ~ Music, Spirits, Sweets, Fashion, Art and Operation Stocking Stuffer and Los Improviders Hey Friends! Mark your calendars for Nov. 13th Harvard […]
Come celebrate the lighthouse’s 149th anniversary with tours of the base of the lighthouse tower, information booths, music, children’s crafts and activities, and a local maritime author. The original first […]
This Sunday, November 14, we will be hosting a birthday celebration at Jettywave Distillery for my friend Virginia Chang Kiraly, who is running for San Mateo County Supervisor from District […]
Come pick up your 2022 Rockaway Ricky "Dog Days of Pacifica" calendar all in supporting the pet care needs of our Pacifica seniors, the unhoused & families in need. The […]
Bluegrass, Newgrass and Brewgrass w/False Bottom Band, live at Hop Dogma. No cover, 21+. Digital EP Release by Dan Littlefield’s (Hop Dogma) False Bottom Band on Bandcamp DIGITAL […]
Have you been looking for a twist on the traditional gingerbread house? At SWEET55, we teach you how to manufacture a chocolate house! About this event Get in the holiday […]
Come on down to Sacrilege Brewery's Birthday Party! We're turning 5!! 🎉🎉🎉 And we want to celebrate with all of you! We have Alex, Bobby, Laux + Caleb from CoastTribe […]
Friday, December 3, 2021 - Coastside Holiday Festival In connection with the Night of Lights Parade down Main Street, Half Moon Bay, the IDES will be hosting a fun night […]
Annual Coastside Hope benefit concert Wed Dec 8th. Ok it's that time of the year again for our annual " Coastside Musicians' Coalition" Cash and Cans drive supporting Coastside Hope […]
The Art Guild of Pacifica welcomes back Winter Art Faire, its annual holiday art show and sale, at Sanchez Art Center, beginning with a festive opening night reception on Friday, […]
This year, more than any other, shopping small is the best thing you can do for your community! So instead of one night, we've gone back to our roots and […]
A CALIFORNIA FILM FESTIVAL. FILMS (MOSTLY) MADE IN CALIFORNIA BY CALIFORNIA FILMMAKERS. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! BEACH BREAK ENTERTAINMENT BRINGS YOU THE FIRST ANNUAL BEACH BREAK FILM FESTIVAL Join us […]
Location (Virtual from 12/31/21 to 1/2/22) Rockaway Beach - North Parking Lot 651 San Marlo Rd Pacifica, CA 94044 Pacifica Runners New Year's Eve 5K & Kids Dash! Friday, […]
Snap the Shore, See the Future. NOTE: Only ONE photo from the Coastside from Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. :-) Let's get out there and take some photos! […]
Hey Friends we have so many good things happenings at the market this Saturday!!! Live music by Alex Laux around 11am and Rocket Dog Rescue will be set up at […]
From pop instrumentals to smooth jazz to bluesy standards from the American songbook, this tasty and versatile group is a crowd-pleaser. Small enough to keep it cool, but lively enough […]
"Floating Wholes" at the Coastal Arts League From February 10th to March 6th, 2022 Opening Reception Saturday, February 12th, 2022, noon to 4:00pm. Closing Reception Saturday, March 5th, 2022, noon to 4:00pm. Dick Termes with be at the gallery February 18th and 25th, 2022. Our Main Street Gallery is open daily from 11:00 to […]
Come to Flying Fish Grill on 92 to watch and laugh with local Bay Area comedians. Show starts at 7pm. This is an adult show. No kids allowed.
Comedy every first, third and occasional 5th Wednesday, featuring the Bay Areas best comedy talent! This week we bring you Marty Cunnie, Kethia Cheng and Tammy T. Love, hosted by Iris Benson with locals MaryJane Bradley and Eve D'onofrio. Support the San Benito House Fire Recovery Effort to Help the Employees APRIL 24, […]
The San Carlos Airport based Upwind Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications. Upwind provides a scholarship that includes flight and ground training for a high school student to prepare them to obtain their Private Pilot certificate during the summer between their junior and senior year. The Upwind Summer Scholarship Program has awarded 32 scholarships since 2013. Three Coastside High […]
Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica—Opening Friday, Feb 25, with a reception from 7 to 9 pm, are three new exhibits. The work of sculpture and assemblage artists Robert Haemmerling and Dave Yoas will be presented in the Main Gallery in a duo show titled The Tin Men, curated by Jerry Ross Barrish. The East Gallery show, […]
From Chris Loeswick Jetty Classic coming back for it's 7th straight year! February 26th Sat. 2022! Register at www.CoastsideSurfSeries.com It's been a heck of a season already. Email justcallwick@gmail.com or text/call (650) 576-1070 The Local Surf Competition for and by Half Moon Bay Locals This contest is put on by the community for the […]
Come join Sea Hugger as they celebrate their Fourth Birthday! We will have a harbor cleanup from 1 to 3 PM and then a celebration at the Jetty Wave from 3 to 5. They will be offering cupcakes by Fishwife Sweets and the bar will be open. Join us in celebrating our fourth birthday! […]
Hello Friends, The Pacific Beach Coalition and Pedro Point Surf Club are pleased to introduce our 15th Annual Surf Movie Fundraiser. We are pleased to introduce our 2022 Annual Surf Movie Fundraiser. Once again our program will be hosted virtually via Crowdcast (similar to Zoom). Tickets Now For Sale EVERYTHING & ALL, The Peter Mel Story is the newly released […]
March 19, 2022 Las Mujeres de Valor Mar 19, 2022 ~ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sueño Center at La Piazza at 604 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA. Hosted by ALAS The Las Mujeres de Valor Exhibit will run from March 19 to April 16. Opening reception will take place on Saturday, […]
Featuring local professional saxophonist Sonya Jason (http://sonyajason.com/) and talented guitarist Dan Nieckarz of Gilroy. Listen to sensuous melodic jazz standards while savoring a stunning sunset over the sea. Enjoy Happy Hour drink specials, too! Wednesday, March 23 from 5-7 p.m. at Moss Beach Distillery. Seating is limited. Must have a reservation to attend. EMAIL Bev@MossBeachDistillery.com […]
This play is a loving tale of three friends living in a neighborhood in Queens in the nineties, when people still had tea together. Ida, Lucille and Doris gather at Ida’s house once a month to visit their husbands’ graves at the cemetery. They are wonderfully different from each other, and so is their response […]
Girl’s Can’t Surf - 108 minutes preceded by Knocking Down The Fences - 12 minutes. Movies at Make It Main Street 5:00PM Brought to you by Beach Break Entertainment. Girl’s Can’t Surf examines 1980’s surf culture and how women fought to bring equality to the sport. “Knocking Down The Fences” Directed by Meg […]
Friends of the Half Moon Bay Library host a Sidewalk Book Sale in front of the Half Moon Bay Library, raising funds to benefit Library programming. March 22, 2022 Update: Thanks to the success of our March 12 Sidewalk Book Sale, we can now accept donations of up to 2 boxes of books, which can be […]
Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 starting at Long Branch Saloon & Farms, 321 Verde Road, South of Half Moon Bay SIGN UP ~ $40.00 ~ Dinner Included! Upon completing all five stops get back to the Long Branch before 3:00 PM to turn in your scorecard, see if you won, and enjoy a sit-down or take-out […]
Come enjoy award-winning wines and live music with us! Funds raised support Pacifica seniors, kids, families and pets in need. $75. Vax required. Tickets Date and time Sun, May 1, 2022 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT Location Pedro Point Firehouse 1227 Danmann Avenue Pacifica, CA 94044 View Map Refund policy No Refunds
Local guitarists and songwriters, Rick Mixter and Pel Houchin, bring acoustic versions of their original songs to Make It Main Street on May 5th 3-5 PM at 429 Main Street, HMB. The Shorebirds’ songs include humorous social commentary and metaphysical reflections, and tall tales of odd characters. Come by next Thursday 3-5 and enjoy an afternoon of […]
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The 2022 Mavericks Awards are on Saturday, May 7, at Old Princeton Landing. This awesome event celebrates Mavericks, the surfers and our amazing community. This year's format has 6 categories including Biggest Wave, Ride of the Year and Performer of the year for both Male & Female. $5K in prize money […]
Car show and swap meet is raising money for the Terra Nova High School Industrial Tech Program (wood and auto shop). LOCATION: Terra Nova High School - upper baseball field, 1450 Terra Nova Boulevard, Pacifica, CA 94044, USA It's Back! Annual Terra Nova Car Show & Swap Meet Enjoy this popular event all in support […]
The Half Moon Bay Downtown Association is pleased to bring you the inaugural Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival, featuring California wineries, nationally-known jazz artists, and local eats – all on Half Moon Bay’s charming and historic Main Street – an amazing destination on its own! Come join us for this fun event! […]
Find Califuegos at Jettywave May 30th at 2:00pm. We'll be pouring cocktails out of The Swell Lounge and offering delicious food from Gibraltar Gems while the band serenades the outdoor fire pit garden. Join us for Memorial Day and get out and enjoy the day, listening to these local musicians!
San Benito Get Tickets Phil Johnson is a man who gets mistaken for a woman, but only by those not paying attention. That revelation kicks off a battle for self-awareness where comedy and music are the weapons of choice. It’s a battle that has taken Phil to such esteemed festivals as the Edinburgh Fringe and […]
The City of Pacifica in partnership with CoastPride, a nonprofit serving Pacifica to Pescadero, invites everyone to celebrate Pacifica Pride Month this June! We’ll kick off Pride Month on Saturday, June 4 at 11:00 AM by raising the Progress flags around town, hearing from our Civic Leaders at the Pacifica Community Center, and having a car parade! […]
The community is invited to attend the I.D.E.S. Holy Ghost Festival and Parade on Sunday, June 5 at 10:30 a.m. in Downtown Half Moon Bay, and join in this celebration of thankfulness during the Holy Ghost Festival. Join the I.D.E.S Half Moon Bay June 4, 5 & 6, 2022 to celebrate the 151st Pentecost Festival. […]
Got plans this Saturday? If you’re headed to Linda Mar beach in Pacifica for the GromFest hosted by our friends from @pedropointsurfclub, be sure to stop by our tent and learn about some of the initiatives we’re involved in, like water testing, beach cleanups, and keeping cigarette butts out of the ocean and off the […]
The Harvard Community Market takes place on the second Saturday of each month along the 100 block of Harvard Avenue, near Pillar Point Harbor. This outdoor market features an evolving collection of beloved local vendors and artisans, which have included: Baldwin Studio Big Wave Farm Bob's Arts and Crafts Coastside Bacon Color Street Nail Art […]
The Long Beach Dub All-Stars with special guest Burnt are set to play an all-ages show at 3 p.m. at Old Princeton Landing. The band has long roots in the Southern California music scene and some members go back to the Sublime days. Buy Your Tickets! Long Beach Dub Allstars performing in the […]
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022 AT 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM PDT. Half Moon Bay Cars and Coffee Join us on Saturday, June 18th from 7:30-9:30am for some beautiful scenery, a wide variety of cars, and restaurants to explore at Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. This is an event you won't want to miss. […]
Hey friends, get your tickets now. The event Christopher Childers is helping to create with a show, dancing, bars, food trucks and Michael Lee, the same DJ as last year, flying in from Las Vegas. This year’s theme—Cool World—is a celebration of 80s music, Fancy Pants Costume, and Coastpride. We’ll be bringing you a brand […]
Sweet and sensuous, this intimate saxophone and guitar duo plays melodic classic jazz favorites to create a relaxed and cheerful mood. Combine this with a spectacular ocean view, casual atmosphere, Happy Hour drink specials, plus a tempting menu of tasty treats, and you will understand why this bar is so popular with the locals in […]
Started by the Obester Family back in the early 70's & 80's, the original Barrel to Bottle Days allowed customers to drop by the winery with their empty wine jugs in hand. They would be filled to the brim and then off they would go to enjoy wine with family and friends. Today, we continue […]
Calling All Canines/Dog Lovers! Enter the Dog Days of Pacifica 2023 calendar contest! Your 4-legged canine could possibly be next year's Calendar model. All proceeds from this calendar and the Rockaway Ricky Memorial Fund go directly back to the community to help those in need with their pets. Deadline to enter is June 30th, 2022 […]
NEWSLETTER. June 2022, from Senior Coastsiders' "The Beacon". Help us celebrate 45 years of successful aging with a community BBQ, live music, raffles and laughs! Staff, volunteers, participants, and the community at large are invited to help us celebrate! Join us Friday, July 1st at noon. Food guaranteed for the first 200 attendees - but […]
Lovey's Tea Shoppe and Handmade Pacifica are collaborating to create Pop Ups featuring local artists and makers. Come by for Tea, Scones and for beautiful handmade work. Located on Highway 1 near Rockaway. Time & Location Jul 02, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Pacifica, 4430 CA-1, Pacifica, CA 94044, USA Participating: Food For Faces - […]
Join us on July 2nd in El Granada, CA for some great live music, delicious food, skating, and beach vibes. There will be a raffle with tons of prizes from your favorite coastal businesses and all proceeds go to ALAS youth programs. It's a FREE, all ages event with a $20 suggested donation so come […]
You’ll be able to cool off with snow cones, root beer floats, cold beer and soft drinks! Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm ~ Wall of Blues 1:00pm-4:00pm ~ No Static Monday Immediately following the Parade ~ Fuzzbolt Plus "Chamarita" Sandwiches, beer and wine and 20+ local artisans!
3, 2, 1.... BLAST OFF with us at our 4th of July festivities! Start off with the Rocket Run at the Community Center and end up at Frontierland Park for a day chock full of 4th of July spirit! The Rocket Run starts and finishes at the Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr.. Check-in begins at […]
You’ll be able to cool off with snow cones, root beer floats, cold beer and soft drinks! Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm ~ Wall of Blues 1:00pm-4:00pm ~ No Static Monday Immediately following the Parade ~ Fuzzbolt Plus "Chamarita" Sandwiches, beer and wine and 20+ local artisans!
Parade starts at 12 noon and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Let the good times roll! This year marking it’s 51st rendition, Half Moon Bay's beloved Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade & Block Party takes over Main Street, transforming the charming downtown into a festive Red, White and Blue celebration. A time-honored, home-spun tradition, the parade celebrates […]
Presented By Lommori Stahl Group. Presented by Beach Break Entertainment. Saturday, July 2nd, 2022, cancelled due to foggy mist. Rescheduled to Saturday, July 9th, 2022. With Spider-Man's identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it […]
Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted to find a path to ride our beach cruisers here to the harbor to create unexpected flavors with organic integrity in the wild pourings we […]
VIDEO. From the Granada Community Services District (GCSD) Directors’ meeting on Thursday, June 16th, 2022 at 7:00pm by Zoom. Grand opening: Saturday, July 16th, 2022 at 10:00am Park at El Granada Elementary, please, to respect the neighbors. Walk, bike! scoot or drop off. You are all invited to the grand opening of Quarry Bike […]
Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted to find a path to ride our beach cruisers here to the harbor to create unexpected flavors with organic integrity in the wild pourings we […]
Please Help Us Celebrate! It has been years since we have been able to host an anniversary celebration here at Hop Dogma. Between moves, building out a new facility, and global pandemics, we have had to shelve the idea of throwing an anniversary party at our new location.......UNTIL NOW! Please join us July 16th, 2022 at […]
Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted to find a path to ride our beach cruisers here to the harbor to create unexpected flavors with organic integrity in the wild pourings we […]
