GUIDED TOUR COMPANIES
California Nature Adventures
(650) 728-1507
California Nature Treks
(877) 433-8735
Coastal Elegance Tours
(650) 712-8456
KarmaQuest Ecotourism and Adventure Travel
(650) 560-0101
Perfect World Events
(650) 560-0221
LOCAL TOURS
Andreotti Family Farm
(650) 726-9151
329 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay
Visit this family farm and peruse their fabulous produce in a historic
barn.
Coastside
Farmer's Market
(650)
726-4895
Shoreline Station at Kelly Ave. & Hwy 1, Half Moon Bay
Every Saturday May through November from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Preserving Montara Mountain with The-Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon
Bay
(650) 712-7000
This summer, guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay will
be able to assist the local community while vacationing. The
program called “Preserving Montara Mountain” offers guests
an exclusive opportunity to learn about, and help maintain,
the beauty of the undeveloped coastal mountain-area for
future generations.
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is
collaborating with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
and Avalon Transportation (SF) for a half-day program of
hiking designed to teach guests about the unique ecology of
the region and learn about the tunnel and bridge project
currently underway to realign California’s Route 1 between
the towns of Pacifica and Montara, CA; an area known as
Devil’s Slide. The bridges pass over a valley containing
ponds and wetlands that are home to the endangered
red-legged frog.
Guests will first join the Ladies and
Gentlemen of the resort, Caltrans biologists and
geo-technical specialists for a hike along Montara Mountain.
The specialists will explain the environmental and
historical significance of the tunnel and bridge project and
its impact on the Mountain and surrounding areas. Guests
will then work with biologists and assist in eliminating
non-native plants within the region’s large-scale
preservation and restoration areas. The program is
available at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Wednesday, June
18, July 16 and August 27.
Tour des Fleurs
(650) 726-8380 x100
Various nurseries along the Half Moon Bay Coastside
Most of these commercial growers are not
ordinarily open to the public, and those who will share a few “behind
the scenes” secrets of their operations. Some will also share their
colorful and fascinating family history and how it shaped their
businesses. This event happens annually in July, but if you have a group
coming to the Half Moon Bay Coastside during the rest of the year, a
tour can usually be reserved. Reservations are required!
Yerba
Buena Nursery
(650) 851-1668
19500 Skyline Boulevard (Hwy 35), Woodside
Located in the Coastal mountains above the Coastside. Allow one hour from
Half Moon Bay.
This famous native California’s nursery will delight you with its water
falls and fern houses. Owner Kathy Crane will give you a guided tour
teaching you many helpful hints for your own gardens. Enjoy the turn
of the century farm house and her lovely afternoon tea.
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