🌱 Patch AM: Why Half Moon Bay tops this list for stroller-friendly beach days

Hello Half Moon Bay! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Half Moon Bay tops this list for stroller-friendly beach days

Also on today's calendar: Happy Hour Caregiver Support Group and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: I got fired from the M&M factory. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 60 and low of 51 degrees.
• Sunday: Windy with periods of rain, temps: high: 58, low: 50.
• Monday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 58 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 7 Great California Beach Towns For Families With Young Kids Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com) — Families in Half Moon Bay get a shout-out as Francis Beach at Half Moon Bay State Beach is highlighted for its easy access, restrooms, and kid-friendly space to spread out. The guide compares several California beach towns, noting Half Moon Bay’s cold, sometimes dangerous surf makes it better for stroller walks, picnics, and tidepool trips to nearby Fitzgerald Marine Reserve than for swimming.
   

📸 Around Half Moon Bay

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Half Moon Bay

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 9

• Happy Hour Caregiver Support Group
  925 Main St, Half Moon Bay
  12:30 pm
• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA!
  The Westin San Francisco Airport, 1 Old Bayshore Hwy, Millbrae
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday January 4

• Gem Painting
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  3:00 pm
• Calligraphy & Creativity: Make Your Year of the Horse Calendar
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  3:30 pm

Monday January 5

• Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  3:15 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Free English Class | Clase de inglés gratuita
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  10:00 am
• Spanish Conversation Club
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  2:00 pm
• Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  3:15 pm
• Paws for Tales
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  4:30 pm
• Half Moon Bay Writing Club
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  6:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• M Stark Gallery presents Adriene Busch "Of Water"
  M Stark Gallery , 727 Main St , Half Moon Bay
  1:00 pm

📣 Half Moon Bay Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday January 3

• Open Sewing
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  10:00 am
• Interactive Forensic Art Talk
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  10:00 am

Sunday January 4

• Gem Painting
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  3:00 pm
• Calligraphy & Creativity: Make Your Year of the Horse Calendar
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  3:30 pm

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Half Moon Bay PatchAM possible:

• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
  Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• As we head into 2026, here are a few shots of one of our favorite coastside locals, the Great Blue Heron;
  Brian, to those who know him well. The last photo doubles as a public service announcement: admire Brian from a respectful distance, and ideally not… (Nextdoor Alsace Lorraine)
• Where can I boost my Spanish speaking skills?
  I'm not much above a beginner. I cannot pay a huge hunk of money. And not a long driving distance. Ideas??? (Nextdoor Half Moon Bay)

• Marriott International posted a job opening for Guest Services Greeter in Half Moon Bay. Apply here.
• Essel Environmental posted a job opening for Construction Project Manager in Half Moon Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Half Moon Bay here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Alert Burlingame Residents Aid Police in Apprehension of Suspected Burglar Linked to 30 Victims (hoodline.com)

San Carlos

• San Carlos: Man arrested in December assault at Caltrain station (mercurynews.com)
• CA Minimum Wage Increases: Cities With The Highest Pay In 2026 (patch.com)

Pacifica

Ok Half Moon Bay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I kept throwing out all the W’s.
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