A coastal trail that has been in the planning stages for 25 years was finally unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week. Freezing in state expenditures from bonds, led to delays.
Today, three miles south of Half Moon Bay, the Cowell-Purisima Trail stretches along three miles of bluff tops along the ocean. It was built through a partnership between the Peninsula Open Space Trust and California State Coastal Conservancy. (more…)
Finger foods and seashell utensils make beach picnics fun for kids. Photo: Heidi Trilling.
From our archives — Aug. 1, 2010
by Heidi Trilling
What would you do if you were a sailor, shipwrecked on shore with some food — but no dishes or silverware?
What would you eat if you were a mermaid, at a celebration feast in the sea?
Ask the children in your life these questions, and you’ll be on your way to a unique and memorable ocean-themed meal at the seashore. Picnics for children at the beach can be magical afternoons filled with imaginative play and fun finger foods. But they can also be a little messy.
Try minimizing the mess and the waste at the beach by simplifying and using some creativity. Don’t forget to break some rules and have some fun!
If you’ve ever been to the Miramar Restaurant in Half Moon Bay to hear Terry Disley, you know what a treat is in store for you at the Bach Dancing and Dynamite society on July 3, 2011.
Disley has played in London with Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Mick Jagger and Dave Stewart and has performed at the Catalina Island, Sonoma, Lake Tahoe and SFJAZZ festivals. Current bookings include the Iron Gate in Belmont, Filoli Center and Yoshi’s San Francisco. He brings small-combo and big-band fusion-bop-jazz to life with his own original compositions. He also plays solo dates with repertoire from Bach to Led Zeppelin and Lady Gaga. (more…)
The Half Moon Bay Earth Day Cleanup & Festival takes place on Saturday, April 23, 2011.
Meet Save Our Shores and the Half Moon Bay community at 10am at Francis St. Beach for a family-friendly Earth Day Cleanup of Francis St. Beach and Poplar Beach. The cleanup and fun will spread outwards along the beach and the bluffs towards Poplar Beach, finishing back where it started. Save Our Shores will provide all cleanup materials. For more information contact andrew@saveourshores.org
Juan Nebulla & Rockstone Records Present: Culture Canute and The Rockstone Players.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Old Princeton Landing in Half Moon Bay — 21+ Doors at 8 p.m.
Come enjoy a night of reggae with Montego Bay, Jamaica’s very own Culture Canute and his Bay Area friends: The Rockstone Players & Dub FX!
International recording artist Culture Canute was born Canute Davis in Montego Bay, Jamaica. After more than two decades of performing in Jamaica and around the Caribbean, he has relocated to San Francisco, CA. In California, he has lent his vocals to Sister I-Live & The Elevation and Creation. He has performed in San Francisco on bills with Eek-A-Mouse and other international artists.
The Rockstone Players formed in San Francisco in 2006, releasing their debut album “One For Your Mind” on Rockstone Records in 2007. In 2009, they began backing up Culture Canute. Canute’s latest album will be released on Rockstone Records in the summer of 2011 with The Rockstone Players as his band.
From Canute:
As a child I grew up in the city of Montego Bay. All of my life I have been a fine visual artist. As a youngster I was moved by this simple but moving music from the era of rocksteady, ska and reggae. My first band was Talent, Inc. This started off my international career singing and playing with bands all over the world. Bands that I have sang lead vocals and played lead guitar with throughout the years include: Sister I-Live & the Evelation, Creation, Pan Extascy, Steel & Ivory, Caribbean Rhythm, Tropical Vibration, Jungle Apartz & opening up for Eek-A-Mouse and other big named artists. Now I give to you my own original band: CULTURE CANUTE & THE ROCKSTONE PLAYERS.
Culture Canute is backed by The Rockstone Players:
Mateo Peligroso- lead guitar & backing vocals
Rob Freeland- bass
Drew Miller or Phil Brown- drums
Stephen
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Now is the time of year to visit this accessible park for Bay Area residents. Located 55 miles south of San Francisco, the preserve 
protects wildlife and habitats. December through March is the breeding season and the park is available only by daily guided walks with a permit.
A visitor center and bookstore offers exhibits and educational items.Reservations and fees.
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park and Butano State Park are within five miles of Año Nuevo.
The dolphin is confirmed to be a female Pacific white-sided dolphin. The Marine Mammal Center has named her “Pacifica.” They were calling for help for last night but call if you are interested as they may still need volunteers.
TMMC has responded and rescued a stranded live cetacean at the north end of Rockaway beach in Pacifica. 160 cm long, 66 kg, good body condition, female, suspect juvenile, species we are arguing about (pacific white sided? – see photos), currently onsite in USDA pool, being led in pool by vet staff.)
We are looking for volunteers (with Cetacean care experience preferred) to do some overnight shifts TONIGHT (Wednesday February 16, 2011) from 12 a.m.-6 a.m. Ideally, we need 6-10 more interested folks, and 2 volunteers per shift are needed.Please call the rescue line at 289-7350 if interested or Deb Wickham at 289-7331. A wetsuit is needed.
Coastal Adventures Summer Camp’s goal is to let children explore the wonderful sights of the coast and peninsula. Each day we pick up a group of children at 8:30 and take them on an awesome adventure that they will remember.
This themed camp will take children to amazing locations. Once there we will explore the area, play active games, do stunts, and just hang out.
The three theme weeks are: Beach Week, Bike Week and Exploration Week, which are rotated throughout the summer. Coastal Adventures is about seeing new things, trying new things and of course having a great summer experience.
Bean Hollow, Pescadero, Ross’s Cove, Tunitas, Monkey Paw, San Gregorio, Montara Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
For more information visit www.jonsadventures.com for more information or call 650-303-4055. Jon Lowings may also be reached at lowings45@msn.com.
Miramar Beach Restaurant presents Dinner Special Thursday’s with Miramar’s house pianist Terry Disley.
Terry Disley is an internationally acclaimed pianist, keyboardist, composer, arranger, Grammy Award nominee twice and winner of London’s best young jazz musicians award. He has been featured on hundreds of recordings with innumerable artists including Paul McCartney, Bryan Ferry, Van Morrison, Sir Mick Jagger, Dave Stewart, George Harrison, Billy Bragg, Terry Hall, Madness, Acoustic Alchemy, and the movie soundtracks Beautiful Girls, Showgirls, Crime Time, The Ref and Monument Avenue. He also opened shows for pianists McCoy Tyner, Monty Alexander and Cedar Walton, John McLaughlin, the Yellowjackets, Grover Washington, and Bob Dylan, and has been featured in newspapers, magazines, radio interviews and television shows around the world.
The Miramar offers incomparable views, exceptional food, and impeccable service at the Half Moon Bay restaurant in Miramar Beach. They provide a dining experience that will exceed the expectations of everyone in your party.
The dining menu consists of the freshest seafood, finest steaks and our world-famous seafood chowder. We also have a superb, hand-picked list of wines, domestic and imported.
The Miramar Beach Restaurant was originally designed and built as a Prohibition speakeasy. Inside were revolving kitchen cabinets and other secret compartments where illegal liquor was concealed from the prying eyes of the “G-Men.” Our new expanded bar with a view from every seat now displays our extensive collection of “legal spirits.”
3 course complete dinners for $19.95 per person!
February 3: Roast Lamb Loin Night
February 10: Rib Eye Night
February 17: Crab Risotto Night
February 24: Prime Rib Night
Plus 25% off bottle wines every Thursday. Happy Hour 4-7 pm.
Reservations advised 650-726-9053. Online reservation available.
A Pacifica resident wrote to us privately about his experiences at High Tide Cafe. “I like the chicken pesto crepe. Everything I’ve had there has been delicious. The owners are extremely friendly.”
If you need a breakfast or lunch spot in Pacifica right near the ocean, give the cafe a try. It’s getting very favorable reviews on Yelp.
