Since 1982, Mariner's Community Church has provided a space for people of all backgrounds to come together. Most…More consider it a community church, though it is technically Baptist in denomination. About 500 people attend services each week.</p> <p>Located in the Shoreline Center, the church has a vibrant surf-themed youth center (complete with a glittering disco ball, sound system and walls mounted with flip-flops and surfboards) and a teen recreation space adjacent to the upstairs office in addition to the main service hall. </p> <p>Services are nontraditional and feature a live rock band. Video screens flank both sides of the stage.</p>

Founded in 1997, Half Moon Bay Board Shop is conveniently located on the west side of Highway 1, close to Miramar…More Beach. This is a great place to buy or rent a surfboard, boogie board or skateboard. Repair services are offered, too.</p> <p>The store has an extensive display of clothing for kids through adults size XXL, with several fitting rooms where you can try on the T-shirts, shorts, swimwear and wetsuits. Look for Mavericks T-shirts and sweatshirts and Norcal, Quiksilver and O'Neill brand clothing. There are also plenty of beach necessities, such as hats, sunglasses, toys and backpacks. You can also rent a bike here if you'd like to ride down to the beach or explore the nearby Coastal Trail.</p>

If you come to Half Moon Bay for the beach and find there is no sun, it might be worth your while to make a quick…More stop at Nano's Yogurt Shack. This Hawaiian-themed yogurt shop will make you feel like you are in a sunny, tropical locale. Besides the beach mural running the length of the restaurant, there are surfboards, trophy fish, paintings of palm trees and bright yellow walls. It is hard to get sunnier than that, especially in Half Moon Bay.</p> <p>Owners Nano and Rebecca Kavaliku offer a rotating selection of six yogurt flavors and a toppings bar, so you can experiment with different flavor combinations. Nano's also has old-fashioned hot dogs and foccacia sandwiches. There's a small Fisher-Price picnic table for small children.</p>