Photographs by Colin Haughin
1 beautiful beach front cabin for rent - $750 per week!
Welcome to Pillar Point RV Park Located on the Ocean in Beautiful Half Moon Bay If you are looking for a vacation spot with the perfect blend of enjoyment, relaxation and inspiration, look no further. Our little corner of the world is a magical spot indeed where the sea meets the harbor and on any given day you never know what wonder of nature will be passing your way. From the dolphins to the pelicans, to the glimmer of the ocean itself; from the vast expanse of sky and the breathtaking sunsets, many of our visitors come to just sit, relax with friends and take in the unsurpassed views.
If an active vacation is what you're looking for...we have that too! Whether you're looking for a long stretch of sandy beach or a rocky shoreline with tide pools, the San Mateo Coast has it all. Our Park is located on a six mile coastal trail which extends into the town of Half Moon Bay itself. Hike, stroll or bike along the dramatic ocean bluffs.
Just a few minutes away by foot is the harbor itself where you can get the fresh catch of the day, including, seasonal crab, salmon and halibut, right off the boat. Speaking of boats you can watch the migration of the California Grey Whales from December to April as they make their journey to the Baja Peninsula. Whale Watching tours are available at Pillar Point Harbor. If you continue on the trail past the harbor, you end up at Mavericks where over 50,000 visitors gather yearly to witness a world class surfing competition.
Visit the historic and picturesque lighthouses at Montara and Pigeon Point. Close by in Moss Beach is the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, a great place for tide pool exploration. Or visit the Ano Nuevo State Reserve to watch the Elephant Seals in their natural habitat from December to March.
The area is replete with wonderful restaurants, many within walking distance. If music is your passion enjoy a live concert of jazz, classical or world music at the famous Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society in Miramar Beach, also within walking distance.
Three miles south of the park is the charming town of Half Moon Bay. Take a walking tour of Main Street and enjoy the restaurants, cafes, specialty boutiques and galleries. Don’t forget to stop in at McCoffes for the best pumpkin ice cream in the world. Speaking of pumpkins why not make it a family tradition of visiting us every October for the now famous Pumpkin Festival. Along with the flower farms and christmas tree farms, in October everywhere you look the fields are resplendent with every color, shade and size of pumpkin.
Further south you will find the historic town of Pescadero. Don’t forget to have some artichoke soup at Duartes and discover the Pescader tradition of Phipp’s Ranch featuring over 100 varieties of organic veggies, plants and herbs, as well as Harley Farms Goat Dairy featuring an edible flower garden, and tours of their cheese making room.
If after all this you still have some energy to spare there is always San Francisco, only thirty minutes north of the park, or Santa Cruz and Carmel, an hour to an hour and a half to the south.