What to do by UKU2
Sightseeing
Grabtown Gulch Trailhead
Grabtown Gulch TrailA short walk/drive takes you to this local favorite hiking spot.
A short drive down the hill and coast to the beautiful beach.
27 locals recommend
San Gregorio State Beach
Cabrillo Hwy SA short drive down the hill and coast to the beautiful beach.
See the baby goats and tour the local farm. Great spot to forage for amazing local cheeses for a costal picnic.
46 locals recommend
Harley Farms Goat Dairy
205 North StSee the baby goats and tour the local farm. Great spot to forage for amazing local cheeses for a costal picnic.
Mavericks Beach
Surprising quiet beach just beyond the marina in Half Moon Bay.
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
A great drive down the coast even on a stormy day.
Very local. Bring cash as you still pay by putting your money in a can! A historic old farm house, visitors are welcome to sit and play games or read books while helping yourself to food and drink. A beautiful drive.
35 locals recommend
Swanton Berry Farm
25 Swanton RdVery local. Bring cash as you still pay by putting your money in a can! A historic old farm house, visitors are welcome to sit and play games or read books while helping yourself to food and drink. A beautiful drive.
Closest Beach to Uku2. Small parking lot close to the beach, otherwise park along Hwy 1 and walk down.
Martin's Beach
Closest Beach to Uku2. Small parking lot close to the beach, otherwise park along Hwy 1 and walk down.
Methuselah Tree
Kings Mountain Road1800 year old redwood. A good day hike or and easy drive by.
A short drive south on Skyline takes you to some of the best open views from the ocean to the bay.
45 locals recommend
Windy Hill Preserve
A short drive south on Skyline takes you to some of the best open views from the ocean to the bay.
Butano State Park
1500 Cloverdale RdFood scene
Famous local hangout for locals during the weeks and road warriors on weekends. Great food and live music on Thursday nights.
65 locals recommend
Alice's Restaurant
17288 Skyline BlvdFamous local hangout for locals during the weeks and road warriors on weekends. Great food and live music on Thursday nights.
Head into the fabulous oldtown bar and order local style the famous 1/2 and 1/2 artichoke and green chili soup. It comes with the most delicious sourdough bread in the area.
59 locals recommend
Duarte's Tavern
202 Stage RdHead into the fabulous oldtown bar and order local style the famous 1/2 and 1/2 artichoke and green chili soup. It comes with the most delicious sourdough bread in the area.
Tourists delight. Just off Hwy 1, Sam's sits inside the calm waters of the Harbor.
98 locals recommend
Sam's Chowder House
4210 CA-1Tourists delight. Just off Hwy 1, Sam's sits inside the calm waters of the Harbor.
Great on a sunny day. Across from the Harbor with plenty of outdoor fireplaces.
70 locals recommend
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
390 Capistrano RdGreat on a sunny day. Across from the Harbor with plenty of outdoor fireplaces.
A casual local favorite with it's own little beach. Order at the counter and sit on the sand, a bench, a rock. My pick over Sam's any day weather permitting.
36 locals recommend
Barbara's Fishtrap
281 Capistrano RdA casual local favorite with it's own little beach. Order at the counter and sit on the sand, a bench, a rock. My pick over Sam's any day weather permitting.
A little well known place worth the drive with overnight accommodations of many kinds. It also had a great health conscious restaurant and a small hidden beach just down the road.
8 locals recommend
Costanoa
2001 Rossi RdA little well known place worth the drive with overnight accommodations of many kinds. It also had a great health conscious restaurant and a small hidden beach just down the road.
Buck’s Restaurant, Woodside
3062 Woodside RdLocal downtown spot with good food, drinks, and scene. Less tourists, more granola. Sits in an old Craftsman house with tables on front porch and out front. Gets afternoon sun.
14 locals recommend
Sacrilege Brewery + Kitchen
730 Main StLocal downtown spot with good food, drinks, and scene. Less tourists, more granola. Sits in an old Craftsman house with tables on front porch and out front. Gets afternoon sun.
Winery
Great wine and views of the Silicon Valley. Reservations needed.
18 locals recommend
Thomas Fogarty Winery
19501 Skyline BoulevardGreat wine and views of the Silicon Valley. Reservations needed.
Great drive to a small winery tucked into the Santa Cruz mountains. Reservations needed.
Mindego Ridge Vineyard
9645 Alpine RoadGreat drive to a small winery tucked into the Santa Cruz mountains. Reservations needed.
Bar scene
Tucked away dive bar down towards the coast in La Honda where anything goes. Food specials and music most weekends. Smoker friendly.
10 locals recommend
Apple Jacks Inn
8790 La Honda RdTucked away dive bar down towards the coast in La Honda where anything goes. Food specials and music most weekends. Smoker friendly.
Local bands love this small venue. Strong drinks and sweaty dancing prior to the pandemic.
22 locals recommend
Pioneer Saloon
2925 Woodside RdLocal bands love this small venue. Strong drinks and sweaty dancing prior to the pandemic.
Shopping
Great general store filled with wonderful items. Locals buy unique gifts here. Live music often.
San Gregorio General Store
7615 Stage RdActivity
Half Moon Bay Art Glass
12341 San Mateo RdCheck Groupon for discounted tickets. $125 vs. $190.
City advice
What to pack
Bring layers.
Air on the mountain and the coast can get chilly.