Explore Coastside Kids
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Pumpkin Farm
Arata's Pumpkin Farm
Half Moon Bay
Best for ages 2–12; all ages welcome
Paid
Play Land, hay mazes, train rides, guided pony rides, petting zoo, and haunted attractions
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Art
Art Makers Studio
Half Moon Bay
Pre-K through high school mentioned
Paid
Art classes and workshops for children and homeschool groups
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Art
Art Oasis
Half Moon Bay
Likely best for preschoolers through teens
Paid
Drop-in studio time, art classes, and craft groups
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Afterschool & Youth Development
Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside
Half Moon Bay
Ages 6–18; some sites grade-specific
Varies
Academics, recreation, leadership, and wellness programs
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Walking & Biking
California Coastal Trail / Coastside Trail
Half Moon Bay
All ages
Free
Stroller walks, biking, scooters, bird watching, wildflowers, and occasional whale spotting
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Soccer Camp
Challenger Sports Soccer Camps
Half Moon Bay
Best for ages 3–14
Paid
Foundational-skills soccer camps at Smith Field
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Outdoor Afterschool
Coastal Adventures
El Granada
Grades K–5
Paid
Outdoor afterschool care and summer camp
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Art
Coastal Arts League: Art in the Schools
Coastside
Elementary and middle school
Varies
Visual arts enrichment in local schools
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Performing Arts
Coastal Repertory Theatre Kids
Half Moon Bay
Best for elementary through teen
Paid
Musical theater, improv, dance, and group voice
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Nature
Coastside Nature Program
Half Moon Bay
Best for ages 2–6
Paid
Outdoor, project-based early-childhood program
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Beach & Coastal Nature
Dunes Beach
Half Moon Bay
All ages; youth programs have separate requirements
Paid
Beach walks, sand play, nature observation, and seasonal Junior Lifeguards
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Farm & Nature
Elkus Ranch Environmental Education Center
Half Moon Bay
Summer camp ages 6–11
Varies
Animal care, gardening, pollinators, crafts, school programs, and summer camp
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Pumpkin Farm
Farmer John's Pumpkin Farm
Half Moon Bay
All ages; especially nice for younger kids
Paid
Pumpkin picking, family farm visit, seasonal hayride, and sunflower picking
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Tide Pools & Nature
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
Moss Beach
All ages for views; best for ages 4+ at the tide pools
Free
Choose between a quick bluffside stop with beautiful coastal views or a longer nature outing down to the tide pools. At low tide, kids can search for crabs, anemones, sea stars and other marine life.
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Beach & Coastal Nature
Francis Beach
Half Moon Bay
All ages
Low cost
Sand play, picnics, beach walks, visitor-center exhibits, and Coastside Trail access
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Park & Playground
Frenchman's Creek Park
Half Moon Bay
Best for ages 2–10
Free
Neighborhood playground and open play
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Arcade & Games
Full Hearts Arcade & Eats
Half Moon Bay
School-age kids, mixed-age families
Paid
An easy way to combine a meal with play, especially when the weather is not cooperating. Kids can move between pinball, video games and ticket games while the family grabs something to eat.
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Gymnastics
Gymtowne Gymnastics Coastside
Moss Beach
Babies through teens
Paid
Gymnastics classes, open gym, and school-break camps
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Library & Literacy
Half Moon Bay Library
Half Moon Bay
Babies through elementary ages
Free
A large children’s room with books and interactive play areas, plus storytimes, crafts and rotating family programs.
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Multi-Activity
Half Moon Bay Recreation Programs
Half Moon Bay
Ages vary by activity
Varies
Swim, skateboarding, sports, music, dance, tech, and seasonal classes
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Skateboarding
Half Moon Bay Skate Park
Half Moon Bay
Best for ages 6+
Free
Bowls, ramps, stairs, and ledges
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Soccer
Half Moon Bay Soccer Club
Half Moon Bay
Best for preschoolers through teens
Varies
Recreational and competitive youth soccer, plus occasional free drop-ins
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Indoor Play
Half Moon Play
Half Moon Bay
Ages 0–9
Paid
Indoor play space with a two-story playground, ball pit, slides, and pretend-play areas
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Park & Events
John L. Carter Memorial Park
Half Moon Bay
All ages
Varies
Grass, picnics, community gatherings, and performances
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Park & Playground
Kehoe Park
Half Moon Bay
Best for ages 1–6
Free
Neighborhood grass area and tot lot
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Swim
La Petite Baleen Swim Schools
Half Moon Bay
2 months–18 years
Paid
Group, semi-private, and private swim lessons
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Horseback Riding
Lazy H Horse Ranch
Half Moon Bay
Ages 6–14
Paid
Riding lessons, grooming, tacking, horse care, and camp
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Farm Attraction
Lemos Farm
Half Moon Bay
Best for ages 2–9; all ages welcome
Paid
A playful farm outing with pony rides, a train, animals, bounce houses, and seasonal activities—especially fun for preschool and early elementary kids.
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Music
Mariachi Media Luna by ALAS
Half Moon Bay
Kids; ages TBD
Varies
Traditional and contemporary mariachi music with instrument exploration and two recitals each year
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Coastal Trail
Mirada Surf
El Granada
All ages; especially good for stroller walks
Free
Walking, biking, scooters, ocean viewing, and beach access
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Park & Playground
Moss Beach Park
Moss Beach
Best for ages 1–10
Free
Shipwreck-themed climbing structure, tot area, plank walk, sea-creature features, and crow's nest
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Horseback Riding
Moss Beach Ranch
Moss Beach
Best for ages 8+
Paid
Riding lessons and guided trail rides
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Music
Music Together – Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay
Ages 0-5
Paid
Caregiver-and-child mixed-age music classes with songs, rhythm, movement, and instruments
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Park & Playground
Ocean View Park
Half Moon Bay
Best for ages 1–8
Free
Playground, grassy area, picnic tables, and room to run
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Dance
Pack Dance Studio
El Granada
Best for preschoolers through teens
Paid
Dance education and studio classes
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Pumpkin Farm
Pastorino Farms
Half Moon Bay
Best for preschool and elementary ages
Paid
Hayrides, train rides, pony rides, animal feeding, giant slides, jumpers, school tours, and birthday parties
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Farm Education
Pastorino Farms School & Group Field Trips
Half Moon Bay
Best for preschool through elementary groups
Paid
One-hour educational farm tours and seasonal field trips
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Nature
Peninsula Forest & Beach School
El Granada
School year 2.5–5; camp 3–7
Paid
Nature preschool, afterschool adventures, and summer camps
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Hiking & Nature
Pillar Point Bluff
Moss Beach
Best for ages 4+ walkers; younger kids in a carrier
Free
Walking, wildlife spotting, and ocean views
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Surf
Pillar Point Surf School
El Granada
Ages 7–17 for camp
Paid
Surf lessons and summer kids' camp
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Park & Playground
Princeton-by-the-Sea Park / Clipper Ridge Playground
El Granada
Best for ages 1–10
Free
Neighborhood playground with play equipment and open outdoor space
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Park & Playground
Quarry Park
El Granada
Tot area 1–5; youth area 5–12
Free
Tot and youth playgrounds, open grass, treehouse, picnic area, community garden, and trails
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Martial Arts
Raul Castillo Martial Arts
Half Moon Bay
Ages 5+; younger children by approval
Paid
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, karate, boxing, kickboxing, and martial arts camps
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Surf
Red Triangle Surf Club / Half Moon Bay Surf Team
Coastside
Best for experienced school-age surfers and teens
Varies
Competitive youth surf team and surf community
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Beach & Coastal Nature
Roosevelt Beach
Half Moon Bay
All ages
Free
Beach walks, picnics, and Coastside Trail outings
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Arcade & Games
Round Table Pizza – Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay
All ages
Paid
Family pizza restaurant with a small arcade and game area
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Horseback Riding
Sea Horse Ranch
Half Moon Bay
Ages 7+
Paid
Guided bluff and beach horseback rides
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Surf
Sea, Surf & Fun
El Granada
Best for school-age kids and teens
Paid
One-day and multi-day surf camps and lessons
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Dance
Shoreline Dance Academy
Half Moon Bay
Best for preschoolers through teens
Paid
Children's dance classes
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Music
Soundwaves Mobile Music Lessons
Coastside
All ages
Paid
Mobile piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, songwriting, and personalized music lessons
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Toddler Play
Tiny Toddlers Open Gym
Half Moon Bay
Best for ages 1–5
Low cost
Parent-supervised open play and movement
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Surf
Tommy Tsunami Surf School
El Granada
Ages 7–16 for camp
Paid
Surf lessons and weekday kids' surf camp
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Martial Arts
United Studios of Self Defense – Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay
Ages 4+; kids and teens
Paid
Kempo karate, self-defense, focus, and confidence classes for kids and teens
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Beach & Coastal Nature
Venice Beach
Half Moon Bay
All ages
Free
Sand play, walking, picnics, and trail access
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Theater
Young Actors Workshop
Half Moon Bay
Grades K–12
Paid
Afterschool theater and original musical productions
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