Golf in Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay is a city in San Mateo County on the Pacific coast of the San Francisco Peninsula, west of Redwood City over the Santa Cruz Mountains. The city is the main commercial center for the San Mateo County coast, serving communities from Pacifica in the north to Pescadero in the south. The local economy centers on agriculture, tourism, and coastal recreation, with flower growing and pumpkin farming among the notable agricultural activities in the surrounding area. The coastal climate is cool and often foggy, with the ocean moderating temperatures year-round. State Route 1 runs through the city, and State Route 92 climbs east over the mountains to Redwood City and the bay. Half Moon Bay's downtown has restaurants and shops serving visitors who come for the coast. The community has a mix of permanent residents and a significant visitor base.