 The San Mateo Coastside is made up of Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Moss Beach, Montara, San Gregorio and Pescadero. All are lovely towns with interesting neighborhoods and properties. Whether you are looking for a coastal estate, executive home, view property, country horse property, or starter home or condo, you can find it here. The largest town on the coast is wonderful Half Moon Bay. Originally established as Spanishtown in the 1870's, Half Moon Bay's residents and visitors enjoy ocean ambiance, beaches, a quaint downtown, lovely restaurants, all surrounded on the east by the coastal range and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. To the west of Half Moon Bay is the Pacific Ocean; to the south and north are thousands of acres reserved for agriculture, where farmers grow brussels sprouts, artichokes, flowers, pumpkins, and other crops. Thousands more acres are reserved for open space by Peninula Open Space Trust (POST). El Granada is a charming seaside community designed by famed turn-of-the-century architect Daniel Burnham. Many streets have wonderful ocean and marina views. Easily walk to the harbor, beach, even Mavericks (world-famous big-wave surf spot). The coastal communities are convenient to San Francisco (30-40 minutes) or over the hill to San Mateo (20-30 minutes). If you work on the peninsula, enjoy your commute through flower fields, Christmas tree farms, and pumpkin patches! If you are an equestrian, enjoy miles of trails, horse properties, boarding and other facilities. Coastsiders love living in a small town near a big city, being part of a close-knit community, and enjoying the wonderful ocean vistas and recreation opportunities. Yes, it's coastal, and we have coastal weather. Between rains in the winter, the coast is like a jewel. Yes, we have fog in the summers, but it's part of the ambiance! And Fall is the most beautiful time of year. It's a wonderful place to live and to visit. Click the links to the right for news of the coastside, including roads, local happenings, and schools. Get to know the close-knit, small-town San Mateo coast community. Enjoy the San Mateo Coastside! |