Home to a long coastline, mild weather and mavericks one of the biggest and scariest surf breaks on the planet half moon bay is prime real estate. Threehour educational whale watching cruises from half moon bay to observe the annual migration of thousands of gray whales from their arctic feeding grounds to breeding and calving areas in mexico. From south or east bay take hwy 101, 280, or 880 to highway 92 west. Gray whale cove state beach half moon bay 2020 all you. This round trip is about 1012,000 miles, the longest migration known to man. The queen of hearts is known for specializing in shallow water fishing along the san mateo coastline of california, between montara to the north and ano nuevo to the south, as well as salmon mooching, salmon trolling, rockfishing both deep. We work with individuals, families, private groups, and corporate groups. Read more half moon bay gray whale watch sightings. The coastside land trust is dedicated to the preservation, protection and enhancement of the open space. Half moon the humpback whale his story halfmoon s fluke halfmoon breaching. Jul 18, 2016 if you are in the sf bay area and want to see whales close by, this is a great time to go to half moon bay.
From north to south it comprises roosevelt, dunes, venice, and francis beaches. Grab your binoculars and head westits whale watching season in the bay area. Having lived in half moon bay and having passed by this unknown, long forgotten cemetery many many times without ever knowing it existed, we were quite surprised to find that it was brought back to life. If you are in the sf bay area and want to see whales close by, this is a great time to go to half moon bay. Where to go whale watching on the san mateo coast bay area. View listing photos, contact sellers, and use filters to find listings of land for sale landwatch. San franciscos wild coast walking tour with local guide. A button that says download on the app store, and if clicked it. The queen of hearts is a 50foot sportfishing vessel operating from pillar point harbor in half moon bay, california, about 20 miles south of san francisco.
Whale watching charters for the greater san francisco bay. Whale watching tour boats leave san francisco, half moon bay, moss landing and. Days after a pair of dead whales was buried in the sand in pacifica, a decomposing gray whale that washed ashore in half moon bay was given a different resting place. We spent the day at the beach and had a great time. Find lots, acreage, rural lots, and more on zillow. Mar 18, 2012 another gray whale has been spotted in san francisco bay, and boaters are again being asked to steer clear.
You can also go watching gray whales from san francisco and the bay area from the middle of december to may. Immediately at the north of half moon bay is the pillar point harbor and the. The general plan may be adopted in any form deemed appropriate or convenient by the city council, including the combining of elements. Your threehour half moon bay whale tour tracks the migration of the grey whale. Feb 18, 2011 this post was contributed by a community member. Allie the humpback whale officially said goodbye to alameda over the weekend, according to the marine mammal center. Half moon bay, ca lotland for sale 27 listings trulia. Immediately at the north of half moon bay is the pillar point harbor and the unincorporated community of princetonbythesea. Landwatch has 22 listings for sale in half moon bay, ca. One of the top 10 bigwave surf spots in the world an annual festival celebrating giant pumpkins water sports along some of californias most beautiful coastline miles of prime birdwatching territory beautiful hiking and mountain biking trails. Threehour educational whale watching cruises from half moon bay to observe the annual migration of thousands of gray whales from their arctic feeding grounds. Another gray whale has been spotted in san francisco bay, and boaters are again being asked to steer clear.
Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on trulia. He has also been seen in the dominican republic on silver bank, a breeding area nearly 1500 miles away. Whale watching from the queen of hearts can be an exciting and educational experience for everyone. Allie the humpback whale heading out to pacific ocean. Homes houses vacant land farms condos lots commercial investment real estate property in juneau, adams, sauk, columbia and monroe counties, mauston, necedah, new lisbon, wisconsin dells, lake delton, lyndon station, elroy, camp douglas, baraboo. Gray whale cove state beach half moon bay tripadvisor. Annual migration of the gray whale is currently underway. Beginning in january and running through the end of march, approximately 15,000 gray whales swim south from the icy waters of the arctic to mate and nurse their young in the warm, shallow lagoons along magdalena bay in. Some of these homes are hot homes, meaning theyre likely to sell quickly. Plan your half moon bay visit at half moon bay coastside tours, were committed to planning your ideal itinerary based on your interests, time frame, and budget. Half moon bay party boat fishing report for salmon, striper, rockfish, crab, albacore and whale watching. The whale watching season half moon bay is the perfect spot for witnessing the journey of these. Daytrip tickets are 125 dollars, starting at san francisco, sausalito and halfmoon bay.
In these conditions a whale can eat a ton of planktonday. Whale watching join us on a whale watching trip from san francisco or half moon bay. Aug 30, 2015 out paddle boarding with my friends in half moon bay, ca when this humpback whale greeted us. The ohlone people lived here for thousands of years before spanish missionaries set up shop in the late 1700s. Whale close encounter with paddle boarder in half moon bay. Neighbor news half moon bay whale watch by allison ogrady, neighbor feb 18, 2011 4. Take off from pillar point yacht harbor aboard the distinguished salty lady vessel that will steer your gaze in the direction of whales bodyslamming and cutting through the surface of the waves. Latest dead whale to wash up gets towed, dumped at sea sfgate. Whalewatching, deep sea fishing charters and sportfishing in. Half moon bay is about 30 minutes south of san francisco.
Homes houses vacant land farms condos lots commercial investment real estate property in juneau, adams, sauk, columbia and monroe counties, mauston, necedah, new lisbon, wisconsin dells, lake delton, lyndon station, elroy, camp douglas, baraboo, reedsburg. The half moon bay whale showed up as crews in pacifica were digging holes to bury two whales that washed up there over the previous month, and caused a problem with their rotting smell. The half moon bay gray whale watching cruise will go from 9. There were about 6 of them in the bay on sunday july 17th, 2016. The coastside land trust is dedicated to the preservation, protection and enhancement of the open space environment, including the natural, scenic, recreational, cultural, historical, and agricultural resources of half moon bay and the san mateo county coast for present and future generations. Locals and tourists come from all around to enjoy the. The half moon bay local coastal land use plan lclup and the zoning ordinance together constitute the local coastal program lcp for the citys coastal zone. Trips run on saturdays and sundays from january through midapril. Queen of hearts pillar point harbor half moon bay, ca. Mountain in the north to pilarcitos creek at half moon bay to the south and.
Out paddle boarding with my friends in half moon bay, ca when this humpback whale greeted us. The whale watching season half moon bay is the perfect spot for witnessing the journey of these spectacular creatures. Half moon bay is a coastal city in san mateo county, california, united states, located approximately 25 miles 40 km south of san francisco. If it is sunny make sure you settle in the sand under shade trees. Half moon bay, ca land for sale 22 listings landwatch. Oceanic society half moon bay gray whale watching 2020 all. Gray whale watching half moon bay, california oceanic society. Whale watching with queen of hearts, sportfishing, half moon. Plan your half moon bay visit half moon bay coastside tours. Half moon bay whale watching charters and eco tours by boat.
Pillar point is in moss beach, just north of half moon bay. Half moon bay kpix 5 in half moon bay, a paddle boarder had a close encounter with a humpback whale. Whale watching at point reyes point reyes national seashore. Because the city of half moon bay is located entirely within the california coastal zone, the local coastal land use plan serves as the citys land use element. Half moon bay travel california, usa lonely planet. The trail is located about 15 minutes north of half moon bay and is a spectacular resting spot for those enjoying a california road trip.
Our 3hour whale watching tours from half moon bay put you in the midst of the annual gray whale migration, one of the worlds most accessible wildlife spectacles. Half moon bay whale watching will take you out of the pillar point harbor in search of humpbacks, blues, grays and the occasional pod of killer whales. The whale, reported today, is one of several to be spotted this month, including a. Half moon bay whale watching deals in half moon bay, ca. Yet another whale washes ashore this time in half moon bay. Whale watching at half moon bay my wife and i are travelling to san francisco for the first time in january for our anniversary. From the north bay take hwy 1 south seven miles past pacifica. Allie the humpback whale heading out to pacific ocean kron4. When adopted by the city, the land use plan becomes the half moon.
Popular neighborhoods include sea haven, miramar, frenchmans creek, granada highlands, princeton, miramontes half moon bay, ocean colony, and arleta park. Eco tourists, wildlife photographers and fans of all marine life will have the opportunity to spot anything that swims or flies in the coastal waters of the san mateo county coasts. If youre unfamiliar, the gray whale migration route works like this. Download the pacific gray whales resource newsletter for more information. Located 25 miles south of san francisco, near half moon bay in montara.
Whale watching half moon bay, ca riptide sportfishing. He has been seen breaching 30 to 40 times with other whales. Whales are common in our waters for most of the year. March 2015following are the naturalists sightings reports from our half moon bay gray whale watching programs during march 2015. Turn left west on capistrano road light four miles north of half moon bay. Another gray whale seen in san francisco bay half moon bay. We have a limited time there but wanted to check out the whale watching tour at half moon bay lasts about 3 hours. The 50 foot queen of hearts out of half moon bay, california offers whale watching trips during january, february and march, depending on availability, when the whale watching season is at its peak along the san mateo coastline. Oceanic society is a nonprofit marine conservation organization that was. Gray whale cove state beach half moon bay beach hikes. Gray whale cove state beach half moon bay all you need to. Led by expert naturalists, full and half day boat tours are available almost every weekend, with opportunities to see blue, humpback, and gray whales, dolphins and porpoises, seals and sea lions, rare seabirds, and other marine life up close.
California the best tips for whale watching in california whaletrips. If youre in the half moon bay, ca area, call us now at 650 7288433. There are many mountain trails up and down the coastal corridor, some pass throughpristine redwood groves like this area at butano state park. Half moon bay kron san mateo county beaches have been called paradise. Half moon bay state beach is a 4mile 6 km stretch of protected beaches in the state park system of california, united states, on half moon bay. May 19, 2015 the half moon bay whale showed up as crews in pacifica were digging holes to bury two whales that washed up there over the previous month, and caused a problem with their rotting smell. Oceanic society half moon bay gray whale watching all you. Operating out of pillar point harbor in beautiful half moon bay, the huli cat is 53 feet long and has an enclosed cabin. The weather has been so warm this year, that there is plenty of krill for these gentle giants. Half moon bay whale watching offers more than just whale watching.
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