Things to Do

We’ve provided some of our favorite things to do in the area if you are looking for activities outside of the weekend’s planned festivities. Many of you are coming from across the country (or the globe!), so if you are extending your stay in the area, we’ve also included some of our favorites across Northern California. If you’re looking to explore wine country, head north to Napa, Sonoma, and Healdsburg. If you want to continue exploring the coast, head south to Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur.

Half Moon Bay

  • Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail

  • Johnny’s Diner

  • Pilot Light Cafe

  • Pasta Moon

  • Dad’s Luncheonette

  • Sam’s Chowder House

  • Mavericks Beach

  • Small town of Pescadero

Marin County

  • Hog Island Oyster Company

  • Sunday Farmers’ Market

  • McEvoy Ranch

  • Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese

  • Muir Woods National Forest

  • Marin Headlands

Wine Country

  • Reeve Wines

  • Bouchon Bakery / Bouchon Bistro

  • Kunde Family Winery

  • Benzinger Family Winery

  • Imagery Estate Winery

  • Barnette Vineyards

  • Ashes & Diamonds

Central Coast

  • Nepenthe

  • Maligne

  • Ad Astra Bread Co.

  • Seventeen Mile Drive

  • Pebble Beach

  • Monterey Bay Aquarium

Santa Cruz

  • Capitola Village

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

  • West Cliff Drive

  • Hike in the Redwoods (Henry Cowell Park or Nisene Marks State Park)

  • Santa Cruz Wharf

  • Home Restaurant

  • Bantam Restaurant