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Beautiful Half Moon Bay Coast Cliffs And Ocean
Beautiful Half Moon Bay Coast Cliffs And Ocean
Beautiful Half Moon Bay Coast Cliffs And Ocean

Inn At Mavericks Blog

Adventures In Half Moon Bay, California

The Floral Diversity of Half Moon Bay

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Seaside Petunia

Half Moon Bay may be a destination for travelers because of its beautiful beaches and exquisite restaurants. Yet, some travelers come because of the rich, moist air and abundant plants and trees that thrive in this climate. Whether you take a leisurely walk along an ocean bluff or visit the wetlands, you are always surrounded by plants and flowers growing from every possible patch of earth. When you are ready, visit the local nurseries and be prepared to encounter the work of some of the top horticulturists in California, drawn to the area because of its mild climate and rich soil.

Half Moon Bay – A Pastoral Paradise Where Everything Grows!

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Half Moon Bay Farmlands

Take a drive down Highway 92 towards the San Francisco Peninsula, and you’ll see dozens of nurseries and farms that decorate the area in a lush, verdant landscape. As you get closer to the ocean, roll down your window, and you’ll feel a pleasant sea mist diffused throughout the air and a temperature that’s never too hot or too cold. This nutrient-rich ocean mist, temperate year-round weather, and rich soil make Half Moon Bay a cornucopia of vibrant food and horticulture and an exciting destination for travelers. While visiting the Coastside area, indulge yourself in a visit to a local farm or enjoy the colorful flower nurseries. You’ll always have things to do in Half Moon Bay because there is always something fun to see or do. Here are a few suggestions to get you started exploring the Coastside’s rich agricultural community.

Pet Friendly Inn At Mavericks

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There is a moment of pure joy that springs from your dog’s expression when they arrive at the beach and leap into the bay. In our complicated world, this very well might be the moment that makes it all worthwhile. Their happiness becomes our happiness.

If you are a dog lover and perhaps hold a special place in your heart for the California coast, then the video above is meant for you. The beach in the video is located just a few blocks from Inn At Mavericks and is often sparsely populated with a few visitors and dogs. The Inn has three dog-friendly suites on the ground floor where your dog can enjoy the cool ocean air from the patio. Visit us and enjoy the calm bay and sandy beaches.

Montara Mountains and Beaches

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(Video: Gray Whale Cove Beach)

Inn At Mavericks is surrounded to the north, east, and south by the Santa Cruz Mountains. The mountains form a ridge down the San Francisco Peninsula all the way to the Salinas Valley. Close to the Santa Cruz Mountains’ northern tip, the Montara Mountain rises 1,898 feet and is networked with hiking trails and magnificent beaches. Montara beach is about one mile long and is surrounded by stunning sculpted sandstone cliffs. Just north of Montara beach is Gray Whale Cove, named for the gray whales that can be spotted from here in the spring as they migrate northward. Our video clip (above) flies north over Gray Whale Cove and hopefully provides you with a glimpse of the coastal beauty that surrounds Inn At Mavericks.

The Best Of Inn At Mavericks

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Over the last seven years, we have had the privilege of filming and photographing Inn At Mavericks in all four seasons. On our first stay at the inn we woke early in the morning to the sky lit up with oranges and golds and we scrambled to the porch with our cameras and watched the colors change and modulate as the sun rose over the bay. On other visits, we have roamed the cliffs above Mavericks beach and filmed the harbor full of couples and families as they played in the harbor’s gentle waters.

Kayaking On Half Moon Bay

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About 40 miles south of San Francisco the Half Moon Bay Jetty holds back the famous waves and tides of Pillar Point and creates a perfect stretch of the California coast for kayaking. The harbor is home to great food, fantastic outdoor sports, and of course our lovely little inn, “Inn At Mavericks”.

Discovering Orchids On The San Mateo County Coast

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calypso bulbosa var.occidentalis orchid
Calypso bulbosa – By Bill Bouton from San Luis Obispo, CA, USA [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
A true exotic beauty, orchids grace us with their stunning array of colorful flowers and are symbols of luxury, refinement, and grace throughout the world. When most people think of orchids a picture comes to mind of an exotic flowering plant that grows in the hot steamy tropical rainforests of Central and South America or the lush Hawaiian Islands. Little do many people know that the Northern California coastline is an ideal place to explore and discover both native and exotic species of orchids.