Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay

Dogs are welcome at Half Moon Bay Brewing Company. Picture by Dave Kendrick.

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California’s best coastal dog-friendly towns

California’s best coastal dog-friendly towns

From Mendocino to Oceanside, these seaside communities roll out water bowls, patios and walkable streets for four-legged travelers. The bell on the inn’s front door hasn’t finished chiming before the clerk is leaning over the counter, hand outstretched — not to the human with the credit card, but to the dog with the wagging tail. … Continued

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Enjoy endless summer in the San Francisco Bay Area

Enjoy endless summer in the San Francisco Bay Area

Summer might be over, but the sun-splashed days keep getting better. The San Francisco Bay Area sees some of its

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Sea breezes and sand on the San Francisco Peninsula

Sea breezes and sand on the San Francisco Peninsula

Plan a pup-friendly road trip on scenic Highway 1, which weaves right through Half Moon Bay. With easy access

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Take a walk on the wave side

Take a walk on the wave side

DogTrekkers who live inland know they’re never far from Sweatshirt Land. So when the mercury climbs, those in the know leash up their pups and head for the coast, making base camp in unhurried towns like Benicia, Pacifica, Point Reyes Station (gateway to the national seashore) or Half Moon Bay, all of which are well appointed with hiking trails. Our most recent weekend away was to Half Moon Bay, where early-morning fog gave way to blue-sky days and the shooshing sea was a soothing backdrop for long walks along the gorgeous Coastside Trail.

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Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay

This dog-friendly coastal community in San Mateo County is part resort, part classic California surf town. Visitors with dogs can access the ocean at several points, including Blufftop Beach at the end of Poplar Street; Surfer’s Beach at Highway 1 and Coronado; and Montara State Beach eight miles north of town.

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Half it your way

Half it your way

It's hard to know what to do first in Half Moon Bay: Explore miles and miles of pristine beaches, scarf up some seafood at a seaside café,

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