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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