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RESTAURANTS

Superb Northern Mediterranean cuisine and cool jazz at the wonderful Cetrella Bistro and Cafe, one-half block from the Inn
Zagat Survey, the prestigious fine restaurant guide, has rated El Grananda's Cafe Gibraltar 28 of a possible 30 points (30="perfection"). We think you'll agree!
Serving authentic New England style seafood Sam's Chowder House has one of the best views on the coast.
Fine dining in Half Moon Bay at Pasta Moon or Sushi Main Street, in Miramar at Miramar Beach Restaurant, in Princeton-by-the-Sea at Mezza Luna, or in Moss Beach at the famous Moss Beach Distillery

SPAS

Half Moon Bay Massage and Spa is a great destination to unwind, recharge, and find balance. Featuring couples, four-hands, hot stone, and prenatal massages, among many other offerings -- it's only two blocks from the Inn
Refresh your body and restore your spirit with massage therapy, body treatments and wraps, facials, manicure and pedicure, hair and makeup at Ujuva Salon & Spa --near the harbor, four miles North of the Inn.

SHOPS

Toque Blanche --Main Street cooking store, specializing in professional-style cooking tools for the home chef

GALLERIES
Enjoy fine traditional contemporary sculpture and paintings at The Garden Gallery only two blocks from the Inn

Browse unique contemporary art sculpture displayed in a charming courtyard at Courtyard Gallery just one block from the Inn

Celebrate life with fine art from Borsini-Burr Galleries -- on Main Street near the Hwy 92 junction

See the Bay Area's highest quality and most original woodworking at Gallery M in the 300 block of Main Street

Check out a beautiful selection of colorful, decorative, hand-crafted light art at Light and Art in the 300 block of Main Street

For 5 out of the last 6 years Dayle Dunn Gallery, on Miramar Beach, has been named one of the Top 100 retailers of American Crafts

Original fine art, sculpture, gifts, and framing at Galleria Luna in the 300 block of Main Street

SPORTS

Golfing on two championship 18-hole public courses, one a breathtakingly beautiful ocean-front course designed by Arthur Hills

Discover the world of sea kayaking at Half Moon Bay Kayak Co. Classes, rentals, expeditions, and custom events

Horseback riding at Seahorse Ranch, atop 60 foot high cliffs along the Coastside's spectacular seashore

Surfing, sailing, and deep sea fishing --all within a 10 minute drive of the Inn

GARDENS

Filoli Mansion & Gardens - a National Trust for Historic Preservation Property, just 8 miles from Half Moon Bay (open Feb 10 thru Oct 30)

WEDDINGS

Get married at the beach, on a mountain, in a garden -- be creative! Pacific Coast Weddings will officiate your ceremony, any time, any place.

Choose from officiant, getaway, or consultation services for an easy, fun, and romantic wedding ceremony, check out Weddings by the Sea.

Hold your wedding, reunion, or special event beachfront at Hastings House Garden, 3 miles North at Miramar Beach

WINERIES

Let your taste buds take flight -- wine tasting at Half Moon Bay's own Nebbia Winery

Take a scenic drive on Skyline Blvd. to spectacularly located Thomas Fogarty Winery -- on a clear day you can see all of Silicon Valley!

ENTERTAINMENT

Coastal Repertory Theatre (formerly "This Side of the Hill Players") has live theatre entertainment in Half Moon Bay year round -- 5 minutes from the Inn

Sunday afternoon live jazz, classical, or world music concerts at Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society -- overlooking the surf at Miramar Beach

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OTHER WONDERFUL THINGS TO DO

Biking/skating trail along the cliffs above the ocean -- starts just six blocks from the Inn

Try your hand at beach combing, hiking in the hills, shopping on Main Street, or just plain loafing

Pigeon Point Lighthouse State Historic Park -- 23 scenic miles South on Pacific Coast Highway (Route 1)

Whale watching cruises (in season ~ December thru March)

Hike to the elephant seal breeding grounds at Año Nuevo State Reserve (especially interesting in season ~ mid-December thru March)

Tour a collection dedicated to man's concept of flight, and Northern California's significant role in it: Hiller Aviation Museum

View (or surf) "Maverick's", where mountainous 30, 40, even 50 foot high waves challenge the world's finest (and bravest) surfers

Bird watching in Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve

Hike in a grove of magnificent redwoods at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Visit a Pescadero landmark Phipps Ranch Country Store -- berry picking (in season), petting zoo, dried beans, and more

Investigate local working harbor - Pillar Point Harbor - start at the San Mateo Harbor District web site

Explore tidal pools along the shore in the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, six miles North at Moss Beach

Visit Half Moon Bay's Chamber of Commerce web site for all sorts of visitor information

Old Thyme Inn
Rick and Kathy Ellis, Innkeepers
779 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, California 94019-1924
Phone: 800.720-4277 ~ 650.726-1616 ~ Fax: 650.726-6394
URL: www.oldthymeinn.com
email: innkeeper@oldthymeinn.com

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