Coastside Half Moon Bay Online Resources – Directories
There are many fine online resources and directories covering the Half Moon Bay Coastside Communities; the main ones follow.
Directories and Online Resources of Businesses & Services
Event Calendars
Online Magazines
- Coastside Life
- Coastviews Magazine
- Couture Celebrations
- Sam’s Chowder House
- Visit Half Moon Bay
- Weddings By The Sea
Webcam
At Weddings By The Sea we have a Half Moon Bay Coastside Resources page that includes Wedding Ceremony Locations, Coastside Reception/Restaurants/Lodging, Local Directories, Articles, and Links/Site Map.
In a future Blog I’ll list businesses and individuals with Twitter and Facebook Fan Pages.
Best Regards,
Terry
La Costanera Restaurant – Wedding & Reception Site
I’ve had the pleasure to dine twice at the Coastside’s newest restaurant, La Costanera. The restaurant is completely renovated at this bluff top location in Montara California overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This three-story, 10,000-sq.-ft. facility has a soaring glass ceiling plus tall windows to maximize ocean viewing and interaction with the environment where coastal mountains meet the sea.
(Photo from www.Lacostanerarestaurant.com)
Let’s start with the food, excellent! Chief Carlos Altamirano also owns SF’s Piqueo’s and Mochica; his creations are made with authentic Peruvian ingredients, many of them brought regularly from Peru to provide a unique Peruvian fusion cuisine with a dozen types of ceviche, tiraditos and crudos. The bar has a wide range of unique Peruvian drinks and specialty cocktails.
The facility has a wide range of options for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and even small wedding ceremonies. In addition to the main dining area there is an adjacent smaller area, an upstairs room that is very private, a bar and lounge on the ground floor, and an outside seating area for up to 50. The restaurant is also wheelchair accessible. So whether you have just a few people or 300, this location can accommodate to your particular needs. Of course the rental fees depend on the space rented and the meals range from $50-100/person. They are open year-round, Tuesday-Sunday from 5pm to midnight.
You can’t beat the views from the restaurant above Montara State Beach location; see for yourself from a video I shot of the area.
Here is the address and contact info:
8150 Cabrillo Highway, Montara, CA
Phone: 650/728-1600
Email: events@lacostanerarestaurant.com
Visit their site at www.Lacostanerarestaurant.com
Best Regards,
Terry
Wedding Caterer – Sample This! Catering
Let’s start with a this quote from the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay “Casey Sample and Sample This! Fine Catering have been providing luncheons for the Rotary Club for many years. Casey consistently provides an excellent variety of healthy, delicious meals to satisfy the tastes of forty-five people! Her food and service are excellent.”
I’ve had the pleasure over the years to officiate at scores of weddings that Casey Sample has catered and I couldn’t agree more with the Rotary Club. Sample This! caters weddings, private parties, graduations, any of the celebrations of life. The most popular menu is buffet style and Casey works closely with the bride and groom to find a menu to fit the budget and theme, personalizing the menu to best suit their needs. She uses fresh produce and fruit from the Coastside when possible.
In addition to catering, Casey has a quaint restaurant in downtown Half Moon Bay, Casey’s Cafe. I asked Casey how she best describes her restaurant and her catering; her answer was “Fresh From The Coast”. In fact she has received a listing in the San Mateo County As Fresh As It Gets awards for several years. Casey’s Cafe also serves gluten free soups and chowders as well as homemade salad dressings.
So for catering or just a good meal when visiting Half Moon Bay, Casey’s Cafe and Sample This! Catering are good choices for fine food and for finding a caterer you will enjoy working with. She has a sharp wit and provides excellent customer service.
Learn more at their Half Moon Bay Chamber Sample This! Profile or at their Casey’s Cafe Profile. Visit the Cafe at 328 Main Street in Half Moon Bay or phone them at (650) 726-2044.
Best Regards,
Terry
Old Thyme Inn Bed and Breakfast – HMB Lodging
Old Thyme Inn Bed and Breakfast is a luxury Half Moon Bay bed and breakfast inn near the Pacific Ocean that has unique rooms, serves organic foods, and is a showcase of the Plein Air artwork of artist in residence and co-owner Kathy Ellis.
The Inn was originally constructed in 1898 as a home for the George Gilcrest family. Of course, it has been completely refurbished, making it a perfect blend of old and new. Part of that “newness” is complimentary Wi-Fi, TV/VCR, and hypo-allergenic feather beds. There are 7 rooms named after a particular “thyme” you’ll also find in their beautiful garden surrounding the Inn.
I’ve visited Old Thyme Inn many times, used them for visiting guests, recommend them as part of our Intimate Wedding Ceremony Package at WBTS, and have even performed 2 person wedding ceremonies for guests. They are not a wedding location, per se, but if you are staying there, they’re open to having a vow exchange ceremony in the garden. Renting the whole Inn is a great option for special guests attending your wedding at one of the many wedding locations in the area.
Morning breakfasts include as many local, fresh, and organic ingredients as possible; they also have a nice spread of wine and California cheeses laid out every afternoon. Their new website is very elegant and informative, I noticed they have some interesting specials on their Specials page.
I mentioned in the beginning about the artwork found throughout the inn. It provides a unique and beautiful feast for the eye during your stay; Kathy specializes in natural settings from Big Sur through Point Reyes in California. There is a link on the website to extensive information about Kathy. She has a degree in Art History and has studied at Pacific Art League in Palo Alto and the California Academy of Painters, as well as with many well-known artists over the years.
Learn more about this lovely Inn or just enjoy the beauty and functionality of their website. You can call for reservations at (800) 720-4277.
Best Regards,
Terry