Princeton-by-the-Sea

Drop anchor off this charming coastal village tucked along Highway 1, about 5 miles north of Half Moon Bay on the San Mateo County coast. From the water you're well-placed to dinghy in and explore the waterfront, grab a meal at one of Princeton's well-regarded local restaurants, or poke around the small-town harbor scene. Moss Beach and its famous tide pools are just a short distance up the coast if you feel like exploring further.