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Beresford Park

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A park with something for everyone – lighted tennis courts, bocce ball courts, ballfields, a Read more...
2720 Alameda de las Pulgas
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Cowell-Purisima Coastal Trail

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Cowell-Purisima Trail, just south of Half Moon Bay, is a 3.6-mile gently graded path that Read more...
1450 Cabrillo Hwy
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Dad’s Luncheonette

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Dad’s Luncheonette is a historic train caboose on scenic Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay, Read more...
225 Cabrillo Hwy S
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Children’s Fairyland

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Children’s Fairyland, U.S.A. is an amusement park, located in Oakland, California, on the shores of Read more...
699 Bellevue Ave
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Slipstream Boating, LLC

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SlipStream brings the entire boating community under one roof. Discover boat rentals, join clubs, explore Read more...
8 The Green suite a
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San Mateo Farmers’ Market

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Farmers’ market featuring vendors with seasonal fruits & vegetables, plus artisanal goods. The College of Read more...
1700 W Hillsdale Blvd
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9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Hotel 1550

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Within 4 miles of San Francisco International Airport, this straightforward modern hotel is also 14 Read more...
1550 El Camino Real
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7:00 am - 12:00 am
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7:00 am - 12:00 am
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The Vagabond’s House

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Built 1929 to 1932 and named The Vagabond’s House in 1946 for then famous author Read more...
2 SE 7th on
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8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Pescadero Creek Inn

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Specialties Discover the magic that is Pescadero. Relax in the hammock under the redwoods along Read more...
393 Stage Rd
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9:00 am - 8:00 pm
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9:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Francisco Pacifica

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Wake up to the sounds of the ocean and start your day right. Fairfield Inn Read more...
500 Old County Rd
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Half Moon Bay Lodge

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Located on the coast, just 30 minutes south of San Francisco, Half Moon Bay Lodge Read more...
2400 Cabrillo Hwy S
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The Oceanfront Hotel – formerly Landis Shores Inn

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Nestled on Miramar Beach in Half Moon Bay, The Oceanfront Hotel offers boutique-style accommodation with Read more...
211 Mirada Rd
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7:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Best San Mateo Dishes and Foods Wide variety of cuisines and local delicacies to choose from.

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Urban Putt

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Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission district, Urban Putt is the City’s first Read more...
3110 22nd St
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Closed
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4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Mountain House

Restaurants
For almost a century, The Mountain House has been a cherished community gathering place. Its Read more...
13808 Skyline Blvd
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Parkside Grille

Restaurants
Our family owned restaurant is tucked among towering redwoods with stunning views of beautiful Portola Read more...
884 Portola Rd a1
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4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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La Fonda

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On the first of May 2015 the dream begins. Luis and Alfredo Santos (Los Carnalitos) Read more...
820 Veterans Blvd STE C
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10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Pacific Catch San Mateo

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Pacific Catch is a WestCoast Fish House dedicated to delivering high quality sustainable seafood with Read more...
243 S B St
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11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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The Conservatory

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Savor a menu of California cuisine and signature cuts paired with cocktails at this modern Read more...
1 Miramontes Point Rd
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5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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