What to eat, see and do in Pescadero

I long ago lost track of how many times I’ve driven the stretch of Highway 1 between Half Moon Bay and Pescadero. I’ve memorized my favorite vistas and beaches, farm stands and eateries, shops and hiking spots. I appreciate the nuances between the higher-populated areas that give way to more rural coastal landscape as you drive south. When the road rises and winds through cliffs and marshland appears on the left side of the road, I know I’m in one of my favorite coastal spots.

Pescadero may have a quieter feel than Pacifica and Half Moon Bay, but don’t mistake that for a lack of things to do. You may already heard about (or quickly devoured) artichoke bread from Arcangeli Grocery Co. and visited Harley Farms’ baby goats, but you could easily spend a day (or a weekend) in Pescadero exploring all the historical landmarks, shops, beaches and more. The winter is an especially good time to go for bird-watching and elephant seal guided walks at Año Nuevo State Park, which run through March 31. Bookmark Edwina Dueñas’ guide and head out on a South Coast staycation.

Cueing up the road trip playlist,

Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com

Escape to Pescadero for historic sights, diverse bites and wondrous wildlife

Pescadero offers myriad sights to explore. Nature and California wildlife await in the surrounding parks and marshlands, and historical buildings, longtime eateries and art galleries pepper downtown.

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Library Book Sale: March 8-9 Calling all bookworms: Friends of the Menlo Park Library hosts a big two-day sale featuring tons of books of all sorts, plus CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles, with most items priced at $1-$2.

Nowruz in Palo Alto: March 9 Mitchell Park Community Center hosts a Nowruz (Persian New Year) celebration of spring and new beginnings, featuring Persian arts and crafts, dance and music.

Skate Night: March 9 Dust off those wheels. Skaters of all levels are invited to SportsHouse in Redwood City, which will transform into a roller rink for an open skate night.

Lyle Lovett: March 13 Grammy-winning musician Lyle Lovett (and his acoustic group) come to Redwood City’s Fox Theatre.

Reaching Toward a Better World: March 15-16 Musical group Emma’s Revolution presents another collaboration with Palo Alto’s DanceVisions, with choreography by DanceVisions founder and activist Laura Zweig.

‘She Loves Me’: March 15-31 Coastal Rep Theatre presents “She Loves Me,” the charming musical comedy set in a 1930s European perfumery, involving romantic letters and secret admirers.

St. Patrick’s Day 5K: March 16 Pacifica Runners, a nonprofit running club for all ages and abilities, hosts a 5K race on the coast.

Legally Blonde: Through March 17 Foothill College presents a production of “Legally Blonde,” the musical comedy version based on the hit film (and novel by Amanda Brown).

Plan Ahead

Partners Speed Puzzle Competition: March 21 In addition to having fun with friends, teams participating in this partners speed-puzzling event get two glasses of wine per team and a keepsake wooden puzzle to take home.

One-Hit Wonders: March 23 The Pear Theatre’s monthly “Pear Pressure” cabaret show celebrates favorite one-hit wonders of the pop music world.

Park Picks Photo Contest: Through March 25 Taken any good nature photos lately? San Mateo County Parks Foundation invites the community to submit photos taken in county parks this winter to its photography contest.

Easter Bunny Photos: Through March 30 The Easter Bunny is available for photos all this month at Stanford Shopping Center. Have a photogenic furry friend? Pet portraits with the bunny can be scheduled for March 10.

Bunnies and Bonnets Easter Parade: March 30 Downtown Campbell hosts its 23rd annual Easter Parade, featuring community groups, marching bands and more.

Elephant Seal Walks: Through March 31 Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve offers docent-guided walks to view elephant seals in their natural habitat.

Peninsula Libraries Comics Art Fest: Throughout April Peninsula libraries are celebrating comics with author events, workshops and more, with a kickoff event April 6 in South San Francisco.

Roger McGuinn: April 9 The Byrds founder/frontman Roger McGuinn brings songs and stories to Montalvo Arts Center.

‘Mind Over Batter’: April 11 Psychotherapist and baker Jack Hazan presents his book on baking as mindfulness and self-care, featuring 75 therapeutic (and tasty) recipes.

Fred Astaire Films: Through April 14 Grab your top hat, tails and dancing shoes to catch classic films starring Fred Astaire at Palo Alto’s glorious Stanford Theatre.

Called by the Trees: Through May 23 Patricia Larenas’ solo art exhibition at Atherton Town Hall focuses on trees.

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