Here is Raymond’s highly selective “short list” of resources for brides and grooms planning a wedding on the northern California coast. These are all people and places that I know personally and like.
Photographers
Shanti DuPrez
650-726-7773
Michael A. Wong Wedding Photography
Half Moon Bay, CA
Wk 650-726-3025
springmgallery@gmail.com
Florist
Jane’s Personalized Flower Service
Jane Myers
janesflowers@comcast.net
650-726-0258
Doves
Doves Aflight
Steve Klausner
iko@dovesaflight.com
707-996-5972
Wedding Venues
Hastings House
Mavericks Event Center
Sam's Chowder House
Ritz-Carlton
Moss Beach Distillery
Long Branch Saloon & Farms
California State Beaches, Half Moon Bay Area
For wedding permits, contact Vera Sayfer
650-726-8819
vsayf@parks.ca.gov
California Marriage Information,
Laws and County License Locations
weddingtips.com/wtlicens.html
Wedding Planning
Weddings by the Sea
Weddingwire.com
Grocery Market
New Leaf Community Market
150 San Mateo Road
Half Moon Bay
650-726-3110
Too Special to Miss
Cafe' Society
522 Main Street
Downtown Half Moon Bay (owner Harpo Marx - really)
Drinks, food, jazz, community - and if you're at the ocean,
check out CS's Ebbtide Cafe' in Miramar.
Half Moon Bay Coffee Co.
20 Stone Pine Road Ste. A
"Outrageous brownies", other yummy baked goods and much more
Caffe Mezza Luna (a touch of Italy)
240 Capistrano Road near the harbor
Half Moon Bay
San Benito Deli
Famous for breads and sandwiches
San Benito House
356 Main St.
Half Moon Bay
(Say hi to Marie from Raymond)
Ketch Joanne's Restaurant & Bar
17 Johnson Pier in the harbor
A longtime harbor favorite
Taqueria de Amigos
(in a gas station!)
on the corner in Pescadero, CA (south of Half Moon Bay)
Afterward, go across the road to Duarte’s historical tavern for olallieberry pie
San Gregorio General Store
(with a lively bar and frequent live music)
7615 Stage Road
San Gregorio, CA
(travel the old winding stage road from Pescadero to San Gregorio, or vice versa)
More Comprehensive Guides
Happily, there are two excellent guides available to Coastside visitors. For wedding venues, restaurants, lodging, and all sorts of activities, entertainment and services, please see:
Half Moon Bay Coastside Visitor Guide
Published by the Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce & Visitors’ Bureau
235 Main St.
650-726-8380
info@hmbchamber.com
Coastside Guide
Published by the Half Moon Bay Review
650-726-7054
Entire guide is available at hmbreview.com
Enjoy!
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