The Henrys' Guidebook
Hiking/Biking
Beautiful, paved hike on the Old Highway One. It’s about 2 miles one way, with a bit of a steep incline at one point but very manageable. The views of the Pacific Ocean are breathtaking!
49 locals recommend
Devil's Slide Trail
Beautiful, paved hike on the Old Highway One. It’s about 2 miles one way, with a bit of a steep incline at one point but very manageable. The views of the Pacific Ocean are breathtaking!
Beautiful redwood hike!! There are several hikes of varying lengths once in the park.
14 locals recommend
Purisima Creek Trail, Higgins Road Trailhead
Beautiful redwood hike!! There are several hikes of varying lengths once in the park.
McNee Ranch State Park
North Peak Access RoadBeautiful hiking in gorgeous open spaces with ocean views!
An awesome trail that is great for walking and bike riding with beautiful ocean views, of course! It can be picked up across the highway from the little house in Princeton Harbor.
12 locals recommend
Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail
Half Moon Bay Coastal TrailAn awesome trail that is great for walking and bike riding with beautiful ocean views, of course! It can be picked up across the highway from the little house in Princeton Harbor.
Surf shops/lessons
Great local shop with surfboard, wetsuit and bike rentals. Darren runs 2 stores, one on Hwy 1 and one in the Harbor. Great retail as well to get your surf T-shirt fix!
8 locals recommend
HMB Board Shop
3032 N Cabrillo HwyGreat local shop with surfboard, wetsuit and bike rentals. Darren runs 2 stores, one on Hwy 1 and one in the Harbor. Great retail as well to get your surf T-shirt fix!
Surf shop in Pacifica that offers surf lessons at Linda Mar Beach. Great beach for beginners!!
25 locals recommend
Nor Cal Surf Shop
5440 Pacific Coast HwySurf shop in Pacifica that offers surf lessons at Linda Mar Beach. Great beach for beginners!!
Food scene
Local seafood market in Princeton Harbor, walking distance from the little house.
7 locals recommend
Princeton Seafood Co
9 Johnson PierLocal seafood market in Princeton Harbor, walking distance from the little house.
Amazing little market a block from the little house! Has standard fair as well as gourmet foods, beverages, snacks, deli and a meat/seafood counter.
27 locals recommend
Spangler's Market
401 Ave AlhambraAmazing little market a block from the little house! Has standard fair as well as gourmet foods, beverages, snacks, deli and a meat/seafood counter.
Sightseeing/Beaches
If you’re looking for a local horseback ride with an ocean view then Sea Horse is for you!
14 locals recommend
Sea Horse Ranch
1828 Cabrillo Hwy NIf you’re looking for a local horseback ride with an ocean view then Sea Horse is for you!
Half Moon Bay Kayak Company
2 Johnson PierKayak and SUP rentals to cruise around in the Harbor.
Hands down the most beautiful beach around!! Parking is across the highway so you have to be extremely careful crossing but it’s worth it!
33 locals recommend
Gray Whale Cove State Beach
Hands down the most beautiful beach around!! Parking is across the highway so you have to be extremely careful crossing but it’s worth it!
Great place to check out tidepools and to spot seals!! The beach is right next to a hillside that we call the Enchanted Forest. It is full of huge eucalyptus trees. Great spot for photos!
76 locals recommend
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
200 Nevada AveGreat place to check out tidepools and to spot seals!! The beach is right next to a hillside that we call the Enchanted Forest. It is full of huge eucalyptus trees. Great spot for photos!
Fun Activities
Half Moon Bay Library
620 Correas StBrand new, beautiful library opened earlier in 2019.
BEST place to be on a Saturday morning!! Open from 9am-1pm. Prepared foods, coffee, locally made chocolate (say hi to Thalia for me :-), soap, honey, gifts and all the best fresh fruits, vegetables. Oh yeah, live music too! Just look for the caboose.
12 locals recommend
Farmers Market
225 CA-1BEST place to be on a Saturday morning!! Open from 9am-1pm. Prepared foods, coffee, locally made chocolate (say hi to Thalia for me :-), soap, honey, gifts and all the best fresh fruits, vegetables. Oh yeah, live music too! Just look for the caboose.