Beach Guide

What’s On

This week on the beach

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Big Days

annual
October

Art & Pumpkin Festival

HMB's flagship festival draws 100,000 visitors with the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off and Main Street parade.

January

Mavericks Surf Competition

When swell conditions are right, the invitation-only big wave contest launches with 24-hour notice.

April

Half Moon Bay Garden & Flower Festival

Celebrates the coastside's flower farming heritage with blooms, tours and garden art.

see you out there

Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.