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Weekly Rhythms
Recurring weekly events — storytimes, play groups, and the farmers market. Click any highlighted date to see what's on that day.
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Places & Spaces
Open year-round for Coastside families — no date required.
8AM to Sunset daily
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
Easy walking trails and tide pools popular with families and school groups. Educational value, natural beauty, and free admission.
Moss Beach · Info ↗
Closed Sundays
Half Moon Play
Safe, exciting indoor play space where kids can climb, slide, imagine, and explore. Active play, magical make-believe, and unforgettable family memories.
Half Moon Bay · Info ↗
8AM to Sunset daily
Quarry Park
Play areas for tots (ages 1–5) and youth (ages 5–12), picnic tables, barbecues, a community garden, a tree house, and open grassy areas.
Half Moon Bay · Info ↗
Weekends 10AM–5PM
Lemo’s Farm
Working farm and family destination with pony rides, train rides, hay rides, petting zoo, bounce houses, Goat Yoga and more.
Half Moon Bay · Info ↗
Open Everyday 11AM–4PM
Harley Farms Goat Dairy
Visit 200 alpine goats on a restored 1910 dairy farm. Baby goat season February–May. Farm shop open daily with award-winning fresh goat cheeses.
Pescadero · Info ↗
8AM to Sunset daily
Bean Hollow State Beach
A beautiful and uncrowded beach with tide pools, rocky coves, and wide sandy stretches — perfect for an unhurried afternoon with little ones.
Pescadero · Info ↗
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Parks, playgrounds, farms, tide pools, recurring gatherings.
Gatherings, walks, and nourishing events curated for mothers on the coast.
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Mother’s circles, postpartum walks, nourishing dinners, herbal workshops.
Nature-based preschools and outdoor programs for Coastside families.
Tiny Treks
18 months – 5 years · Thursdays 10–12PM
Coastside
Parent/child outdoor program exploring local open spaces, parks, lakes, and more — rain or shine. Ideal for Half Moon Bay and surrounding areas.
Drop-off: No · Medical freedom: Yes · Website ↗
Coastside Nature Program
Ages 2–6 · 9AM–4PM, half & full day, 1–5 days/week
M–W Quarry Park, Th–F Tunitas Creek
Nature-based curriculum celebrating children's inherent learning competencies. Builds a life-long love of learning and empowers young learners to become compassionate stewards of the environment.
Drop-off: Yes · Medical freedom: Yes · Website ↗
Peninsula Forest & Beach School
Ages 2.5–5 · Half Day 8:30–1PM or Full Day 8:30–3PM · 1, 2, or 3 days/week
Moss Beach
100% nature-based programs including preschool, after-school, school break camps, winter & spring camps, summer camps, private pods, and nature birthday parties.
Drop-off: Yes · Medical freedom: Yes · Website ↗
Mother Moon Cottage
Ages 2–6 · Inquire for schedule
Half Moon Bay (private residence)
Intimate, home-based early childhood program in Half Moon Bay. Inquire directly for availability and details.
Drop-off: Yes · Medical freedom: Yes · No website — inquire directly
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Nature schools, forest programs, home daycares, co-ops — tell us about it.