Weekday at the Beach

The beach at Half Moon Bay

It's a great day when you're able to take off from work on a weekday and drive to the beach. No crowds to speak of. It's all yours - the sun, the big, wide ocean and the gift of serenity that washes over you as you stare out to sea.

Half Moon Bay is a short ride from the Peninsula but a world away. The narrow and winding two lane road to get there is best taken when everyone is at work or else the stress of traffic will devour your chi.

Fish taco

At the Miramar Beach Restaurant on Mirada Road, off of Highway 1, we dined on fish tacos and shrimp and avocado sandwiches while watching Pacific waves caress the shore below. We also tried the crab cake appetizer, which came solo with cole slaw, so we divided it into two halves to share. The main entrées were served in more generous portions. It was a total dining experience.

While the sun shone brightly, it was breezy. But we managed to take a few shots of the beach, deftly holding on to our cameras so we could take some clear images.

“I have always loved the beach. The smell of the salty water, the wind in my face, the gentle roar of the waves all combine to create a sense of peace and calm.”--Anonymous

Amen to that!

Miramar Beach Restaurant
http://www.miramarbeachrestaurant.com/
131 Mirada Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 726-9053

Recipe for fish taco with mango salsa from Saveur.com:
http://www.saveur.com/article/Sponsored/Fish-Tacos-with-Mango-Salsa

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