Half Moon Bay offers a laid‑back coastal lifestyle with wide beaches, dramatic cliffs, surfing at Mavericks, scenic coastal and redwood trails, a walkable downtown of cozy cafés, farm‑to‑table restaurants and weekend farmers’ markets—ideal for a travel therapist who wants active days, calm evenings, and plenty of outdoor options between shifts.
Big‑city amenities are easy for weekend escapes: San Francisco (≈30 miles north) brings world‑class dining, museums and nightlife, and San Jose (≈45 miles southeast) offers larger shopping, cultural venues and transit connections, so you get quiet coastal living with major attractions within easy reach.