68 South Bay Accent COURTESY OF HARLEY FARMS GOAT DAIRY PACIFICA June 3 Taste of Pacifica Enjoy restaurant nibbles of food and drink at the Surf Spot. Runs noon–3 p.m. 4627 Pacific Coast Highway. See pacificachamber.com. June 18, August 20 Sam’s Castle Tours Take a guided tour through Pacifica’s one and only castle. The 90-minute event includes snacks and opportunities to snap pictures and capture views. Tours offered at noon and 3:30 p.m. Adults only. For more info: sammazzafoundation.org. July 29 Devil’s Slide Ride: Bike, Trail Runs & Walk Proceeds from annual fundraiser assists the developmentally challenged. Bike or walk starting at 6:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bike rides begin at Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Drive. Trail runners meet at San Pedro Valley County Park, 600 Oddstad Blvd. See devilsslideride.org. August 5 World Dog Surfing Championships of Northern California Bring your pooch and your cam to Linda Mar State Beach for a surf event like none other. Also on hand: dog fashion contest, dog adoption opportunities, canine-related booths. Linda Mar State Beach, Highway One between Linda Mar Blvd. and Crespi Dr. See surfdog Summer Dinner at Harley Farms Goat Dairy, Pescadero championships.com. August 13 Chili & Chowder Cook-Off Spoon up your faves at this all-you-can eat extravaganza where home chefs and restaurant chefs compete. Enjoy from 1–3 p.m. and vote for the best dish at Pedro Point Firehouse. 1227 Danmann Ave. See pacificachamber.org. September 23-24 Fogfest Pacifica’s biggest festival of the year features over 200 arts and crafts booths, activities, and food. Free event kicks off 10 a.m. and closes 6 p.m. on Palmetto Ave. Details at pacificcoastfog fest.com. PESCADERO June 17 Johnston House Tour, Half Moon Bay Free tour occurs the third Saturday of every month from 11-3. Call 650/726-0349. See business.halfmoonbaychamber.org. June 17, July 1, August 5 Summer Dinner at the Dairy A wonderful dinner awaits in a loft at Harley Farms Goat Dairy Farm. Make new friends as you share a meal seated along a wooden farm table. Eat on handmade ceramic plates and enjoy several courses made from local ingredients. Cost: $150. Harley Farms, 205 North St., 650/879- 0480. See harleyfarms.com. July 4 Annual Fourth of July Parade, Half Moon Bay Homespun parade filled with all things Americana such as marching bands, horses, cool cars, decorated tricycles and bikes. One-hour event starts at noon on Main Street. Show your civic pride by coming to the 8 a.m. Lions Club pancake breakfast. See miramarevents.com/4th-ofjuly parade. Summer Barn Dances Enjoy a potluck dinner at 6 p.m., followed immediately by country line dancing and square dancing all at Pie Ranch farm stand and bakery. Cost $15–20. 2080 Cabrillo Hwy. For dates, check pieranch.org. Farmers Market Visit and support your local farmers. Market held in nearby Half Moon Bay every Saturday from 9 a.m.– 1 p.m. at Shoreline Station; See coastside farmersmarkets.org. CAPITOLA June 7-August 30 Twilight Concerts Local bands bang out free concerts every Wednesday 6–8 p.m. in the Esplanade Park Bandstand. 100 Monterey Ave. See cityof capitola.org. June 10-11 Capitola Rod & Custom Car Show Over 300 hot rods and muscle cars, musicians, and food booths fill up the streets. Fun begins 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday and continues 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Sunday. See capitolacarshow.com. June 25, July 2, 16, 30 Sunday Art & Music at the Beach Take advantage of quality art and great music in Capitola Village from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Log onto captolavillage.com. July 23 Wharf to Wharf Race Just six miles long, this world-class run begins at 8 a.m. and features live bands and loads of spectators along the way. See wharfto wharf.com. August 25, September 2, 8, 15 Movies on the Beach Seating begins 6:30 p.m., free popcorn distributed 7 p.m. Bring blankets, family, and friends. See capitolavillage.com. September 1-4 Begonia Festival This is the last year for this beloved event. See floats made of begonias. Dive into food and family activities. Get details at begoniafes tival.com. SUMMER EVENTS ON THE COAST SHOP Find baubles galore at Rockaway Plaza. Charming Resurrected boutique is packed with local up-cycled home furnishings. And at Successories, pick up an artful button ring from owner Pamela Wiston-Charbonneau. Linda Fahey can be found making pottery at her Yonder Shop + Studio, where she teaches classes and sells handmade giftware. Next, admire the photos, mixed media and paintings at the Sanchez Art Center. Each year, it hosts the 50/50 Art show, which features 69 juried artists who have create art on 6-by-6-inch palette boards over a 50-day period. All the 3,000-plus masterpieces are presented for sale at a September reception. SPA The sun and surf can take a toll on your skin and body. Several day spas in town offer services that melt cares like the waves erode the nearby cliffs. Be good to yourself with a treatment at Visions Seaside Spa or visit Touch Day Spa therapists, known for attention to detail and for special customer care.
South Bay Accent - June/July 2017
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