Why not have all this right in your own back yard? For more information about the Coastside, please contact the Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Bureau at (650) 726-8380 or send an email.     MONTARA / MOSS BEACH Montara and Moss Beach are two small cities side by side, practically as one. They are located on the coast just north of Half Moon Bay and South of Pacifica. These partially unincorporated cities are rustic-like and many homes sit right along the ocean.   Population Average Home Price Montara 4,3780 $696,733 Moss Beach 3,767* $761,846** *Populations based on zip codes 94037 and 94038, respectively, (not city limits); source: 2000 Census. **Source: San Mateo Board of Realtors. Back to Map   EL GRANADA / PRINCETON These are two little towns on the coast located just north of Half Moon Bay. The Marina on the ocean is called Princeton, which is a great spot for fishing, bed and breakfast getaways, and great restaurants. Nestled in the hills on the other side of Highway 1 lies the town of El Granada with views of the Pacific. These two towns are commonly thought of as part of Half Moon Bay, where most of the children go to school and where people go to shop.   Population Average Home Price El Granada 6,185* $595,184** Princeton 6,185* $595,184** *Population based on zip code 94018 (not city limits); source: 2000 Census. **Source: San Mateo Board of Realtors. Back to Map   HALF MOON BAY Home of the Annual Pumpkin Festival in October, Half Moon Bay and neighboring coastal towns are nestled between the mountains and the sea. The historic settlements date back to the early 1800's and offer fine selections of restaurants, friendly shops and galleries, recreation and inns.   Population Average Home Price Half Moon Bay 16,728* $623,724** *Population based on zip code 94019 (not city limits); source: 2000 Census. **Source: San Mateo Board of Realtors. Back to Map   SOUTH COAST (COUNTRY) The South Coast consists of four small towns: San Gregorio, Pescadero, La Honda and Loma Mar. This is the southwestern most part of San Mateo County. It boasts beautiful beaches, rolling hills, and dense forests with lovely creeks running through them. This area also features some of Northern California's breathtaking State Parks and State Beaches. Most land use is large acreage parcels; a significant amount used for agriculture. There are also quaint downtown neighborhoods and small subdivisions set up in the woods with lots of "horse property.".   Population Average Home Price South Coast (County) n/a $916,611* *Source: San Mateo Board of Realtors. Back to Map