Half Moon Bay (California)
Body of water on the coast of northern California
About
Half Moon Bay is a bay of the Pacific Ocean on the coast of San Mateo County, California. The bay is approximately semi-circular, hence the name half moon, with sea access to the south. Coastal towns located there are Princeton-by-the-Sea, Miramar, El Granada, and the city of Half Moon Bay.
The surfing location Mavericks is located on the outer edge of the peninsula which forms the bay. Miramar Beach is located along the shore of the bay opposite the peninsula.
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Pilarcitos Creek
River in California, United States
1.4 mi away
Pillar Point Harbor
Harbor in San Mateo County, California
1.4 mi away
Half Moon Bay State Beach
Group of beaches in San Mateo County, California
1.4 mi away
Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society
Music venue in Half Moon Bay, California
1.0 mi away
Arroyo de en Medio
Notable place
0.9 mi away
Naples Creek
Stream in San Mateo County, California
0.9 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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