A popular destination in half moon bay for 30 years, pasta moon restaurant serves contemporary italian cuisine using the freshest local produce available in fact, easily the finest dining on the coast. If youre in the half moon bay, ca area, call us now at 650 7288433. Half moon bay is a coastal city in san mateo county, california, united states, located approximately 25 miles 40 km south of san francisco. Gull gull half moon bay february 24, 2018 canon 7dmark2. Half moon bay, ca pillar point rv park whales, pelicans, harbor seals, dolphins. We would experience another marine mammal wave at the end of our excursion. This video by viviana guzman caught a near miss as a juvenile humpback whale breaches the surface just inches from her paddle board. 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. This is a wonderfully well manicured,wide paved trail winding through and around the ritz carlton golf course with beach access and gorgeous flora and scenery at each turn. More info on half moon bay half moon bay chamber of commerce. Benefits the coastside adult day health center by tim beeman, patch contributor.
Gray whale cove state beach half moon bay all you need to. Specializing in whale watching and shallow water light tackle fishing off the san. Half moon bay whale watching charters and eco tours by boat. Yet another whale washes ashore this time in half moon bay. Humpback whales, birds off half moon bay part 1 duration. I was looking up tours before we left and found that the season is generally december through. Gray whale cove state beach half moon bay 2020 all you. Gulls head gull half moon bay february 24, 2018 canon 7dmark2. The whale watching season half moon bay is the perfect spot for witnessing the journey of these.
January is national blood donor month,and as a special thank you for saving a life during this critical period, all donors will be entered to win 1 of 3 dream vacations. We work with individuals, families, private groups, and corporate groups. Oceanic society whale watching tours in san francisco groupon. The whale watching season half moon bay is the perfect spot for witnessing the journey of these spectacular creatures. While whales are the gentle giants of the sea, they are still large animals and can be dangerous especially when hunting. March 2015following are the naturalists sightings reports from our half moon bay gray whale watching programs during march 2015. Whale watching half moon bay, ca riptide sportfishing. But the most incredible thing about this beach was the whale watching, which is a total anomaly this time of year.
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. In a effort to enforce social distancing, pacifica and half moon bay officials have announced they were shutting down parking areas of their popular beaches during the coronavirus shelterinplace. Threehour educational whale watching cruises from half moon bay to observe the annual migration of thousands of gray whales from their arctic feeding grounds. Annual migration of the gray whale is currently underway. May 7, 2016even before saturdays whale watching trip left the harbor in half moon bay, two california sea lions were happily splashing around near the boat and one raised a big flipper out of the water, waving as our trip began. 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. Viviana guzman said the whale came within a paddles length of her. But the most incredible thing about this beach was the whalewatching, which is a total anomaly this time of year.
Lungefeeding humpback whales at half moon bay state beach, july 10, 2016. The entrance, 200 yards wide, is between the e and w breakwaters. Immediately at the north of half moon bay is the pillar point harbor and the unincorporated community of princetonbythesea. Half moon bay, ca pillar point rv park whales, pelicans.
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. Always book directly with us for guaranteed lowest rates. 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. Feb 18, 2011 this post was contributed by a community member. Whalewatching, deep sea fishing charters and sportfishing in. 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. Replay resorts has announced the acquisition of 108 acres of oceanfront property on the site of the former half moon resort. City services there are a lot of services and assistance that you can access on the half moon bay website.
Breaching, fluking and even what our naturalists describe as amorous behavior are becoming more common as the season goes along. He has been seen breaching 30 to 40 times with other whales. A complete technical description, operating tips, updated propagation information, and a donation. Surrounded by high cliffs, it features a clothingoptional section during the spring.
Its whale watching season at half moon bay mavericks house. Lungefeeding humpback whales at half moon bay state. 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. Oceanic society is a nonprofit marine conservation organization that was founded in 1969. Dec 07, 2015 the half moon bay gray whale watching cruise will go from 9. 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 baja, california. Sep 05, 2016 humpback whale labor day at half moon bay.
Feeding whale greets woman paddleboarding in half moon bay. Half moon bay whale watching offers more than just whale watching. Take off from pillar point yacht harbor aboard the distinguished salty lady vessel that will steer your gaze in the direction of whales bodyslamming and cutting through the surface of the waves. This website is for the owners of half moon bay by khov only. Half moon bay paddleboarder encounters humpback whale. The citys public works department is focused on enhancing the community through engineering, capital projects, sustainability efforts, solid waste services, and infrastructure and facilities maintenance programs including those for sidewalks, roads, and maintenance of parks and trails that are within the public rightofway. Huck finn sportfishing huck finn sportfishing 65072673 fishing, charter boats and whalewatchingtours. Whale watching charters for the greater san francisco bay. Oceanic society half moon bay gray whale watching 2020 all. Half moon bay whale watching deals in half moon bay, ca.
Aug 30, 2015 half moon bay kpix 5 in half moon bay, a paddle boarder had a close encounter with a humpback whale. Gull in flight half moon bay february 24, 2018 canon 7dmark2. Back to main attractions page to select another fun attraction in half moon bay. Gray whale watching half moon bay, california oceanic. Half moon bay kpix 5 in half moon bay, a paddle boarder had a close encounter with a humpback whale. 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. Shortly after, two whale watchers read more half moon bay gray whale watch sightings. San franciscos wild coast walking tour with local guide. Whale watching tour boats leave san francisco, half moon bay, moss landing and. It accommodates up to 32 people for whale watching and tours. Read more half moon bay gray whale watch sightings. Whale watching with queen of hearts, sportfishing, half moon. Half moon bay party boat fishing report for salmon, striper, rockfish, crab, albacore and whale watching.
Your threehour half moon bay whale tour tracks the migration of the grey whale. Follow us for exclusive news, events and stories on the people and places of the california coastside. Beginning in january through the end of march, thousands of gray whales travel over 5000 miles along the california coast from their summer. Half moon the humpback whale his story halfmoon s fluke halfmoon breaching. 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. Queen of hearts, sportfishing, captain bob ingles, pillar point. Latest dead whale to wash up gets towed, dumped at sea sfgate. Whale watching at half moon bay my wife and i are travelling to san francisco for the first time in january for our anniversary. In these conditions a whale can eat a ton of planktonday. The western snowy plover is listed under the federal endangered species act as a threatened species because of loss of nesting habitat due to human development, invasion of nonnative plants such as european beach grass and predation by ravens, foxes, dogs and cats. 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. Neighbor news half moon bay whale watch by allison ogrady, neighbor feb 18, 2011 4. Theres no better place to call for whale watching than with riptide sportfishing. Pillar point harbor, in the n part of half moon bay e of pillar point, is used by fishing vessels and pleasure craft.
Plan your half moon bay visit half moon bay coastside tours. Welcome to the kfs websdr hf radio receiver system located six miles south of half moon bay, california usa. Gray whale watching half moon bay, ca january march 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. Soon, we anticipate cowcalf pairs to begin passing through half moon bay. Jul 09, 2016 40 ton humpback whale leaps entirely out of the water. With miles of gorgeous beaches, farm stands, open space and amazing places to eat and staytheres something here for everyone. Trips run on saturdays and sundays from january through midapril. He has also been seen in the dominican republic on silver bank, a breeding area nearly 1500 miles away. The half moon bay coastside is only 30 minutes south of san francisco, and 40 minutes from the silicon valley. Tube nose possibly northern fulmar, dark morph half moon bay february 24, 2018 canon 7dmark2. The 10 best half moon bay hiking trails with photos. Incredible video shows a woman paddleboarding in half moon bay when a juvenile humpback whale leaped out of the water and into the air. Apr 29, 2020 gray whales can often be spotted close to the shore of this scenic beach. The half moon bay ranger station sponsors a plover watch volunteer program.
Oct 27, 2015 in the afternoon, we walked along miramar beach in half moon bay. To find out about recent changes to this system, click here. What a great place, especially during early evening, walk through the fields to the pavements and onto the beach for a perfect sunset. The half moon bay gray whale watching cruise will go from 9. Oceanic society is a nonprofit marine conservation organization that was. The coolest show on earth marks 29th year, sunday, april 28, 2019 at half moon bay airport. This round trip is about 1012,000 miles, the longest migration known to man. Operating out of pillar point harbor in beautiful half moon bay, the huli cat is 53 feet long and has an enclosed cabin.
Gray whale watching half moon bay, california oceanic society. In the afternoon, we walked along miramar beach in half moon bay. Whales are common in our waters for most of the year. 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.