How far is Half Moon Bay, really
About 45m from San Francisco, CA, door to door. A coastside farming town of about 12,000 hosts a free pumpkin festival that draws a crowd many times its size, then settles into fog season.
Drive times
Real road distances and door-to-door times, approximate, by car. Nearest first.
| From | About |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 45m |
| San Jose, CA | 50m |
Worth the drive
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, Oct 17–18, 2026, at Main Street (free). A coastside farming town of about 12,000 hosts a free pumpkin festival that draws a crowd many times its size, then settles into fog season.
- Pumpkin Festival: 250+ artisans · giant pumpkins · carving, Plus the World Championship Weigh-Off
- Monday, Oct 12: World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, 7 AM · IDES grounds, Main St
- Saturday, Oct 17: Great Pumpkin Parade at noon, Miramontes Street to Mill Street
- Sunday, Oct 18: Pumpkin carving · pie contests · music, Costume contest · 250+ artisans all day
When you get there
Main Street is five walkable blocks, and the Coastal Trail runs the bluff separately for miles. Park once. The full schedule and where to eat are on the Half Moon Bay festival page.
About these times
Times are rough door-to-door estimates by car. Nobody here has driven every leg this season, so treat the table as planning numbers, not a promise.
About these listings
Everything on this page is published for information only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, its organisers, or any business in Half Moon Bay. Details come from public sources and organisers change them, so confirm anything you are relying on before you travel.
How FOG works on a road trip
FOG: Fog of War Walking Map covers the world in fog and clears it only where you physically walk. The drive itself paints a thin line. The reason to go is what happens when you park: a town like Half Moon Bay comes out of the dark in whole blocks in an afternoon on foot. Free to explore, no account, and it works with no signal.
Questions people actually ask
How far is Half Moon Bay from San Francisco?
About 45m by car, door to door.
How far is Half Moon Bay from San Jose?
About 50m by car, door to door.
Is Half Moon Bay worth the drive?
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival runs Oct 17–18, 2026. Main Street is five walkable blocks, and the Coastal Trail runs the bluff separately for miles.
Are you affiliated with the festival?
No. Everything here is published for information only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any festival, organiser or business named on this page.
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