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Pescadero (Spanish for "Fishmonger") is an unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) in San Mateo County, California, two miles (3 km) east of State Route 1 and Pescadero State Beach. The town is 14.4 miles (23.2 km) south of Half Moon Bay.
- Restaurants in Pescadero. I was amazed at just how many restaurants were located in Pescadero. So, let’s start with the best Pescadero restaurants to eat in while you’re there (hint: they’re all good!)
- Downtown Local. Not going to lie, I was surprised to see a hipster style coffee shop in Pescadero, but I was quite happy about it. Downtown Local offers a fresh cup of coffee, pastries, and little shop with local produce.
- Shop the Pescadero Sheds. There are a number of shops in little sheds along Stage Road in between Duarte’s and Arcangeli’s Market. Three of them were open when I visited as some owners are hesitant to open amidst a pandemic.
- Visit the Harley Farms Goats. Located just up the road from Stage Road is Harley Farms, known for their goats! This Pescadero Goat Farm isn’t just something to do with your kids.
A charming hamlet packed with some secluded beaches and state parks with lovely hiking paths, Pescadero is one of the best beach towns in California. Located in San Mateo County towards the North of Santa Cruz and South of Half Moon Bay, the beautiful city of Pescadero derives its name from the Spanish word for a fishmonger.
- Artay. Amsterdam, The Netherlands 56 contributions. Not to be missed! We heard about this place and decided at the last minute to go on January 27, 2024. Briefly out, someplace not to be missed.
- hbhakh. Roanoke, VA2,242 contributions. Nice views. We stopped at Pigeon Point while driving up the CA coast. It's a little off the PCH but easy to find. Although there was some fog, the views were still great.
- maisy357. Elk Grove, CA4 contributions. Only pay for the tour if you want to pet the goats. We had a nice afternoon at Harley Farms in mid February. There were 103 baby goats (2 weeks old and less) upon our arrival, and two more birthed while we were there.
- TravelingSwan. Concord, CA55 contributions. Great beach for tide pooling. Beautiful beach that is great for tide pooling or walking on a beach of small pebbles.
- Harley Farms. Baby Goats. In spring, you can see baby goats during “kidding” season (over 200 each year) at Harley Farms. Visit its shop to buy goat cheese (some festooned with flower petals, some flavored with honey and lavender or bathed in herb-flecked olive oil), bath and body products made from goat milk, and honey from the farm’s beehives.
- Duarte’s Tavern. Destination Seafood Restaurant. You can’t miss Duarte’s Tavern, a destination seafood restaurant opened in 1894 by Portuguese immigrants from the Azores Islands.
- Made In Pescadero. Handcrafted Furniture, Jewelry, And Art. Next door to Duarte’s, this gem of a shop and gallery is great for high-quality handcrafted furniture, jewelry, art, textiles, candles, and home décor made by artisans from Pescadero, Half Moon Bay, and Santa Cruz.
- Arcangeli Grocery. Artichoke Garlic Bread. The artichoke garlic bread, packed with large artichoke pieces, is so legendary, some people drive from San Francisco or San Jose to this destination grocery founded in 1929 by an Italian immigrant.
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Pescadero is a peaceful, coastal town of 600 people (2020) on the Peninsula, approximately 45 miles south of San Francisco. View of Pescadero State Beach. Understand. edit. Pescadero (Spanish for "fishmonger") is a farming and ranching community located on the San Francisco Peninsula.
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