{"id":9729,"date":"2012-11-26T05:30:59","date_gmt":"2012-11-26T05:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/?p=9729"},"modified":"2014-01-06T15:14:04","modified_gmt":"2014-01-06T15:14:04","slug":"holiday-guide-moon-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/9729\/holiday-guide-moon-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"A Holiday Guide to Half Moon Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-67c48fa6-92d0-ab2c-3383-eb6dad6aa80a\">Christmas is coming, and Half Moon Bay\u2019s calendar is fat with festive holiday activities. Here are some events that should definitely be on yours too.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ritzcarlton.com\/en\/Properties\/HalfMoonBay\/Reservations\/Packages\/Detail\/december_events_page.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Holiday Movies<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Cozy up with a blanket under the stars on the Ritz-Carlton\u2019s Gazebo Lawn. Miracle on 34th Street (December 21) and White Christmas (December 23) will put you in the spirit, and holiday \u201cspirits\u201d shouldn\u2019t hurt either. <em>5:30 p.m.; 1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay; free, with drinks and appetizers for sale.<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ritzcarlton.com\/en\/Properties\/HalfMoonBay\/Reservations\/Packages\/Detail\/december_events_page.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Gingerbread House Competition<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Confectionary castles, cathedrals, and other wonders will delight at the Ritz\u2019s 10th Annual Gingerbread House Competition. <em>December 2-8; 1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay; free.<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.halfmoonbaychamber.org\/events-calendar\/annual-events\/night-lights\" target=\"_blank\">Night of Lights<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>It starts with a tree-lighting ceremony in Mac Dutra Park, and then children will carry twinkle lights down Main Street. Chestnuts a-roasting, eggnog a-drinking, and carols a-singing round out the quintessential holiday scene. <em>December 6, 6-9 p.m.; Main Street, Half Moon Bay; free<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hmbbrewingco.com\/events.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Mavericks Old Man Winter Ale &amp; Funky Sweater Party<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>It\u2019s time to don that gay apparel (the gaudier the better) and drink a big, bold wintry brew. Celebrate and taste the seasonal Mavericks Old Man Winter Ale (5-7 p.m.) and then party with local band Califuegos. All who wear funky sweaters will receive gifts, with the biggest prize going to the funkiest. <em>December 6, 6-7:30 p.m.; 390 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay; free<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smharbor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Boat Decorating Contest<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Nothing like a stroll through Pillar Point Harbor to get you into the holiday spirit. Live music will provide the soundtrack to this brilliant night, when elaborately adorned boats will compete for the honor of the \u201cbest decorated\u201d award. The harbor shops and restaurants remain open late, with special winter treats on hand from favorite spots. <em>December 14; Pillar Point Harbor, #9 Johnson Pier, Princeton-By-The-Sea.<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.harleyfarms.com\/\">Harley Farms Christmas Faire<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>This farm\u00a0f\u00eate features cider, locally made tamales, live music, wreath-making, and more. <em>December 14-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 205 North Street, Pescadero<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gooseandturretsbandb.com\/specials.html\">12 Days of Christmas at Goose &amp; Turrets<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Escape to holidays of old at the historic Goose &amp; Turrets B&amp;B. Each of the 12 Days of Christmas guests will be treated to traditional specialties including plum pudding (aged a year), chess pie, madeleines, and more, along with Christmas-themed readings and other surprises. <em>December 25-January 5; 835 George Street, Montara<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is coming, and Half Moon Bay\u2019s calendar is fat with festive holiday activities. Here are some events that should definitely be on yours too. Holiday Movies Cozy up with a blanket under the stars on the Ritz-Carlton\u2019s Gazebo Lawn. 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