Below is a summary of holiday festivities, dining experiences, and more along the Half Moon Bay Coastside. To plan a trip, visit www.visithalfmoonbay.org to access information on the region’s cozy inns and luxury coastal resorts, renowned restaurants, farm visits, golfing, wine tasting, fishing, whale watching, surfing and much more.
Special Note: All locations are in Half Moon Bay unless otherwise noted.
- FESTIVITIES -
Nights of LightsNov 26-Dec 17; 6-8pm
The 22nd Annual Nights of Lights is a month-long celebration featuring beautiful holiday lights, artisan shopping, and weekly festivities on Friday nights along Main Street in downtown Half Moon Bay.
Friday, November 26: Kick off the holiday season at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Kids will be invited to make ornaments and decorate the tree. Mac Dutra Park, 504 Main Street.
Friday, December 3: Enjoy a lighted parade down Main Street followed by a visit from Santa himself!
Friday, December 10: Find the perfect gift at this local holiday market along Main Street.
Friday, December 17: Get into the spirit with holiday caroling and live music.
Coastside Holiday Festival
December 3, 3-9pm
Shop from 20 local artisans and enjoy kids face painting/activities, holiday libations, food trucks and more! IDES Hall, 735 Main Street.
Holiday Boutique at La Piazza
December 18-19, 10 am-5pm
This two-day event features local artisans and lots of holiday shopping. 604 Main Street.
- ART & PERFORMANCE –
Holiday Ornament Hand-Blown ArtOffered through Jan 18
Make a special glass ornament that will be the perfect gift or an addition to a Christmas tree. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost of the class is $45 ($40 for kids 12 and under). Located at La Nebbia Winery, 12341 San Mateo Road on Hwy. 92, (650) 283-5626, www.hmbartglass.com.
Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society
Sundays: doors open at 3 p.m.; performances from 4:30 – 7 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit with live music! Head to the Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society for their acclaimed Sunday afternoon performances celebrating jazz and classical music. Founded by Pete Douglas in 1964, this legendary yet low-key venue has hosted the likes of jazz greats such as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Dizzy Gillespie. On December 5, legendary S.F. vocalist Kim Nalley is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! 307-311 Mirada Road, (650) 726-4143.
Coastal Repertory Theatre
Weekends from Dec. 3 -19, the Coastal Repertory Theatre is offering The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Mantello. In this bittersweet one-man show, a struggling actor strapped for cash takes a job as an Elf at Macy’s Santaland, and his hilarious observations are more naughty than nice! The show is recommended for those sixteen and older. 1167 Main Street, (650) 204-5046.
About the Half Moon Bay Coastside
The Half Moon Bay Coastside is a charming seaside respite located 30 miles south of San Francisco. Nestled between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, this breathtaking region consists of four distinct areas - the North Coast, Half Moon Bay, the South Coast and the Redwood Region. Featuring the best of Northern California all in one place, visitors will enjoy miles of white sandy beaches, redwood forests, a historic downtown filled with local artisan shops, beautiful state parks, fields of wildflowers, and trails along ocean bluffs and mountain ridges as far as the eye can see. A sampling of activities includes horseback riding on the beach, farm fresh dining, shopping, biking, hiking and world-class golfing and surfing. For more information on visiting Half Moon Bay, visit www.visithalfmoonbay.org or call (650) 726-8380. Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter @visithmb and Instagram @visithalfmoonbay.
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235 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650-726-8380
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