San Mateo County Real Estate
The coastal communities of Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Moss Beach and Montara are some of the most picturesque areas of the California coast.
A charming coastal community with easy commutes to San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Half Moon Bay and the Coastside is located just 40 minutes to San Francisco, 35 minutes to downtown Palo Alto and 25 minutes to Foster City, makes the Coastside a great place to live.
Half Moon Bay
People are drawn to this coastal town partly because of downtown Main Street with quaint shops, elegant restaurants, coffee shops and historic buildings. Half Moon Bay is famous for the annual Pumpkin Festival and summer weekend flower markets.
Outdoor activities abound in this coastal community. There is a coastal walking and biking trail that go on for miles along the beach and bluffs. Horseback riding, surfing, kayaking, bicycling, fishing are just a few of the activities available to you.
Golfers are attracted to Half Moon Bay because of the two beautiful courses we offer. The Old Course and the Ocean Course are both 18-hole golf courses designed by renowned Arthur Hills attract golfers from all over the world. The Ocean Course sits on a bluff top with breath-taking views of the ocean bordered by the remarkable Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay.
El Granada
El Granada streets were patterned after Barcelona, Spain and fans out from the center. Pillar Point Harbor is its focal point where fishing expeditions by commercial and recreational boaters depart, fresh seafood is on the menu at local restaurants, sailboats are moored, surfers come to ride the waves and beachcombers come to play.
"Mavericks" the famous surf competition is held here each year, weather permitting. Locals enjoy great restaurants, cafes, a visit to Quarry Park, and surfing and beautiful sunsets.
Moss Beach
Home of the famous Moss Beach Distillery and it's Blue Lady (featured in NBC's Unsolved Mysteries) and the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. Moss Beach is just 25 minutes to downtown San Francisco, an easy commute with beautiful ocean views.
Montara
Living in Montara you are just a few steps away from breath-taking hiking trails of McNee Ranch and Montara Mountain. Here you'll be able to watch the whales' swim by, enjoy the sandy beach of Montara State Beachor visit the Point Montara Lighthouse.
The South Coast, which includes Pescadero, La Honda and San Gregorio
Here you'll find old frame houses and steeple churches. Visit San Gregorio Beach a pleasant place to picnic, and a well known and "must visit" San Gregorio general store and lunch at DuarteÅfs for their famous artichoke soup.
