Gray whale cove state beach half moon bay beach hikes. Whale watching cruises depart from princeton harbor and venture 10 to 15 miles away from shore toward the migratory paths of these majestic mammals. Considered northern californias premier whale watching destination, the bay area offers the opportunity to witness majestic gray whales as they migrate south. Come join us on a 3hour long whale watching cruise to view the gray whale migration as the weather and the whale sightings start to. Half moon bay hotels the ritzcarlton, half moon bay. Whale watching with queen of hearts, sportfishing, half. Horseback ride along a scenic beach, play golf on a spectacular course overlooking the ocean or browse through the numerous shops and art galleries in the historic section. We work with individuals, families, private groups, and corporate groups.
You can explore by location, whats popular, our top picks, free stuff. The 10 best things to do in half moon bay 2020 with. But environmentally minded crab fishermen from half moon bay to bodega bay are now voluntarily postponing the opening of their season on. Half moon bay is a coastal city in san mateo county, california, united states, located approximately 25 miles 40 km south of san francisco. There were about 6 of them in the bay on sunday july 17th, 2016. Bay area dungeness crab season delayed yet again half moon bay, ca the commercial dungeness crab fishery south of the mendocinosonoma county line has been pushed back out of concern for whales. The half moon bay coastside is only 30 minutes south of san francisco, and 40 minutes from the silicon valley. Queen of hearts can be an exciting and educational experience for everyone. 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. Oceanic society is a nonprofit marine conservation organization that was.
Beginning in january through the end of march, thousands of gray whales travel over 5000 miles along the california coast from their summer. Whale watching with queen of hearts, sportfishing, half moon. The whale watching season half moon bay is the perfect spot for witnessing the journey of these. More info on half moon bay half moon bay chamber of commerce. Tips for visiting during popular events and on nice weekends when local residents go out for a drive, youll find the roads getting to half moon bay jammed. Pillar point is in moss beach, just north of half moon bay. Jul 09, 2016 40 ton humpback whale leaps entirely out of the water. Read more half moon bay gray whale watch sightings. The half moon bay gray whale watching cruise will go from 9. Less than an hour from this half moon bay resort, san francisco offers iconic sights, a rich culinary scene and a vibrant city energy.
The chance of wet days in half moon bay varies throughout the year. Half moon bay whale watching charters and eco tours by boat. Half moon bay paddleboarder encounters humpback whale. Soon, we anticipate cowcalf pairs to begin passing through half moon bay.
Breaching, fluking and even what our naturalists describe as amorous behavior are becoming more common as the season goes along. Check us out on facebook, instagram, twitter, and nextdoor. There are signs of humboldt squid off shore, and since they havent made an appearance in local waters for several years, this could give party boats an added feature. Whale watching from the queen of hearts can be an exciting and educational experience for everyone. Now that your in that area start by moving some of the bigger rocks ones that you can handle because their pretty heavy looks are.
In the afternoon, we walked along miramar beach in half moon bay. The salmon will be available and at its peak from may through september, with a short closure july 115. The whale, reported today, is one of several to be spotted this month, including a. Half moon bay kpix 5 in half moon bay, a paddle boarder had a close encounter with a humpback whale. Download the pacific gray whales resource newsletter for more. Half moon bay presents this media release on the start of salmon season. Gray whale cove state beach half moon bay all you need. Back to main attractions page to select another fun attraction in half moon bay. Specializing in whale watching and shallow water light tackle fishing off the san. 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. This trail runs parallel to the pacific ocean and is a great way to see some amazing views. Whether youre a local, new in town or just cruising through weve got loads of great tips and events.
Huck finn sportfishing huck finn sportfishing 65072673 fishing, charter boats and whale watchingtours. 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. Whale watching tour boats leave san francisco, half moon bay, moss landing and monterey during the decembermay season. Aug 30, 2015 half moon bay kpix 5 in half moon bay, a paddle boarder had a close encounter with a humpback whale. Get the monthly weather forecast for half moon bay, ca, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Half moon bay is about 30 minutes south of san francisco. Another gray whale has been spotted in san francisco bay, and boaters are again being asked to steer clear. 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. The urban area had a population of 20,7 at the same census. Bart beach birds california coast dogs fish fishing food half moon bay half moon bay rv park mavericks ocean pacific ocean pelicans pets pillar point pillar point rv pillar point rv park pumpkin festival rv half moon bay rv park in half moon bay rv parks in half moon bay rv san francisco rvers san francisco sunset surfing waves whales. Operating out of pillar point harbor in beautiful half moon bay, the huli cat is 53 feet long and has an enclosed cabin. It accommodates up to 32 people for whale watching and tours.
Every so often, migrating whales linger in the bay here, affording us a beautiful show. I live in half moon bay, california and i like to walk along the beach. 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. The whale watching season half moon bay is the perfect spot for witnessing the journey of these spectacular creatures. Located 25 miles south of san francisco, near half moon bay in montara, california, a charming white lighthouse sits on a bluff overlooking the. However, about a week later, i was sitting at the table in my rig, working on my computer and suddenly i saw a whale, right next to the jetty, grabbing a massive mouthful of fish. In these conditions a whale can eat a ton of planktonday. Plan your half moon bay visit half moon bay coastside tours. Sport salmon season could start may 1 from bay area to. There are wonderful cliffs that afford a terrific panoramic view of the ocean. Linger longer in half moon bay with this special website offer.
Our three hour trips are typically scheduled on the weekends departing at 10. The waiting game for salmon out of half moon bay continues although most of the fish that are being taken are from the coastside net pen fish from the mokelumne river hatchery. Another gray whale seen in san francisco bay half moon. The bay is approximately semicircular, hence the name half moon, with sea access to the south. Whale watching half moon bay, ca riptide sportfishing. March 2015following are the naturalists sightings reports from our half moon bay gray whale watching programs during march 2015. Average weather in half moon bay, california, united states.
Mar 18, 2012 another gray whale has been spotted in san francisco bay, and boaters are again being asked to steer clear. Whales are common in our waters for most of the year. Or, plan a family vacation on the coast, enjoying activities like whale watching or kayaking. The 15 best things to do in half moon bay 2020 with. It is also bike and dog friendly, so take the whole family out to get some exercise. Whalewatching, deep sea fishing charters and sportfishing in. Whalewatching, deep sea fishing charters and sportfishing. 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.
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. Huck finn sportfishing huck finn sportfishing 65072673 fishing, charter boats and whalewatchingtours. Gray whale cove state beach half moon bay all you need to. Half moon bay is an omnibus format project consisting of four films that are based on william saroyans works. Half moon bay whale watching deals in half moon bay, ca. The 10 best things to do in half moon bay 2020 with photos. The resort is located in one of northern californias most. Half moon the humpback whale his story halfmoon s fluke halfmoon breaching. If youre in the half moon bay, ca area, call us now at 650 7288433. Annual migration of the gray whale is currently underway. 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. Special offers half moon bay hotels half moon bay lodge. All the actions in the stories take place in a town called half moon bay.
Trips run on saturdays and sundays from january through midapril. Whale watching tour boats leave san francisco, half moon bay, moss landing and. Where to go whale watching on the san mateo coast bay area. Half moon bay whale watching offers more than just whale watching. Yet another whale washes ashore this time in half moon. Both times the sea was a bit rough and a lot of people on the boat became seasick. When the season opens, the pfmc set the sport limit at 2 fish with a 20inch size limit north of pigeon point, that is, for boats out of bodega bay, the bay area and pillar point harbor in half. Theres no better place to call for whale watching than with riptide sportfishing. This round trip is about 1012,000 miles, the longest migration known to man. Whale spotting leads to delay in commercial crab season kcbs. The bay is approximately semicircular, hence the name half moon, 2 with sea access to the south. With miles of gorgeous beaches, farm stands, open space and amazing places to eat and staytheres something here for everyone. Whale watching at point reyes point reyes national seashore. Viviana guzman said the whale came within a paddles length of her.
Half moon bay pillar point rv park whales are still. Gray whale watching half moon bay, california oceanic society. Dec 07, 2015 the half moon bay gray whale watching cruise will go from 9. Oceanic society whale watching tours in san francisco. With ashot adamyan, vivien bastajyan, hovhannes galstyan, narine grigoryan. April showers bring spring vegetables, flowers and seasonal seafood the day we await every yearthe official start of the commercial salmon season will be may 1. Half moon bay whale watching charters and eco tours by.
Immediately at the north of half moon bay is the pillar point harbor and the unincorporated community of princetonbythesea. 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. Whales near half moon bay prompt another delay of crab season. Grab your binoculars and head westits whale watching season in the bay area.
Its whale watching season at half moon bay mavericks house. San franciscos wild coast walking tour with local guide. The chance of a wet day peaks at 29% on february 21 the drier season lasts 6. 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. Oct 27, 2015 in the afternoon, we walked along miramar beach in half moon bay. Often theyre barely noticeable, a mile or more offshore. Another gray whale seen in san francisco bay half moon bay.
Half moon bay is a bay of the pacific ocean on the coast of san mateo county, california. Gray whale watching half moon bay, california oceanic. The main characters of the four novels are four different teenagers, whose candid and honest. Check with the various tour boat vendors for details and best dates to go since whale watching is far from an exact science. But the most incredible thing about this beach was the whalewatching, which is a total anomaly this time of year. Saw a ginormous leatherback turtle in the bay as well. He has also been seen in the dominican republic on silver bank, a breeding area nearly 1500 miles away. Half moon bay pillar point rv park whales are still hanging around.
Book your tickets online for the top things to do in half moon bay, california on tripadvisor. I was looking up tours before we left and found that the season is generally december through. 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. The 15 best things to do in half moon bay 2020 with photos. We started on the trail behind the ritz and meandered along the coastline. Yet another whale washes ashore this time in half moon bay. Average weather in half moon bay, california, united. 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.
We frequent half moon bay but theres still so much more to see. Queen of hearts, sportfishing, captain bob ingles, pillar point. Latest dead whale to wash up gets towed, dumped at sea. He has been seen breaching 30 to 40 times with other whales. You need to be close to the south end of the beach closest to the docks. 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. 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. Numerous rangerled programs are offered during the whale and elephant seal season. Whale watching charters for the greater san francisco bay. Half moon bay runs one of the biggest halloweentime festivals in the area, with a pumpkin championship and lots of activities. Good for 3hour whale watching tour at half moon bay. Horseback ride along a scenic beach, play golf on a spectacular course overlooking the ocean or browse through the numerous shops and art galleries in. A mere 45minute drive from san francisco lies half moon bay, an idyllic enclave and truly the perfect place to spend some time away from the big city. Contact sportfishing in half moon bay, ca today by calling us at 650 7288433.
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