We had our intimate Sunday wedding at Maverick's House, and it was the perfect affordable venue for…read moreour 65 guests! Venue: We held the ceremony and cocktail hour outside and the reception indoors. Guests loved the deck and waterfront views. It was a bit windy at first, but the deck blocked most of it. Our 3:45 PM May ceremony was shady, so I wouldn't recommend fans or parasols for the main lawn. There's also another ceremony area beyond the trees that looked sunnier, we used that area to take family formals. We had 7 tables inside, but it definitely can fit at least 8, though a few tables must be broken down for the dance floor. We used that space for younger guests, which worked fine. One of the biggest perks was the in-house catering and many inclusions, which made planning much easier. Not having to coordinate multiple vendors kept everything streamlined. From our first tour, Crystal and Lisa were wonderful. Crystal was especially helpful and was basically our wedding planner/day of coordinator. On the wedding day, she and the team even helped set up our DIY décor, which we really appreciated. We brought everything from SF, and they were very accommodating. The venue also has great coastal décor that fit our theme perfectly. Food: The complimentary tasting was fun! Trying the food, drinks, and picking linens made it feel more real. We didn't love the passed appetizers served that day, so we chose different menu items. Guests especially liked the clam chowder, mahi mahi, pesto penne, and hibiscus margarita! The tri-tip was a bit tough, but likely because of us pushing dinner to start a bit later. We also added stationed appetizers for cocktail hour and late-night flatbread. I'd suggest placing the flatbread on the deck instead of near the dance floor so guests can enjoy it more easily. DJ: We loved how connected the deck and reception space felt--you could step outside for a drink, still hear the music, and easily return to the dance floor. We chose Mark Addington from the venue's approved DJ list, and he was fantastic. He kept everything running smoothly and brought great energy to the celebration. Culture & Entertainment: We wanted to include a tea ceremony and lion dancing, and Maverick's House made both easy. The upstairs bridal suite was a peaceful setting for our tea ceremony, and the outdoor space worked perfectly for the lion dance. We were the first couple to have lion dancing at the venue, and we appreciated being able to do that. We're so grateful we chose Maverick's House and couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate our wedding!

Mavericks House was the perfect venue for our wedding!!…read more The ocean views, the indoor/outdoor flow, and the space itself made for a stunning backdrop for our 102 guests. Crystal Rose made the entire process seamless from our very first tasting through the final walkthrough -- she's organized, responsive, and clearly cares about making the day go smoothly. The entire team was so in tune with our needs and made the day extra special and fun. Could not recommend this venue and team more highly! We highly recommend going with the preferred vendors for Mavericks House - it was evident how familiar the vendors worked together to create the perfect day for us. Special shoutouts to Kelsey Currier (Coastside Wedding & Events), Mark Addington (DJ), and Julian Bergstein (Little Lightning Photo Booth)! Our wedding was in August, which could mean sunny skies (blue skies) or slightly overcast (coastal ethereal) - although it was slightly overcast on our wedding day, we were happy to have either forecast given how beautiful all the scenery was regardless. The deck at night in particular was incredibly underrated for how romantic it was, with marina lights reflecting off the water like a Van Gogh painting. One thing we were curious about was the table breakdown for the dance floor after dinner, but this was executed seamlessly by the incredible Mavericks House team, allowed our guests a chance to take a reset/break, and ended with all of our guests on the dance floor all night. The venue has so many fun pockets of relaxing indoors, outdoors, and on the lawn - everyone was able to mingle, rest, dance and overall have a wonderful time!

Surprisingly spot on and well prepared food. Great staff who…read moreare both attentive and very accommodating. Everything is fresh made down to the tortillas. It a touristy area this was a welcome respite.

Breathtaking views from the moment we sat down. The kind that make you forget you're waiting on…read morefood. Service was great throughout, attentive without hovering. The crab cake with jicama salad is a standout. Fresh, well balanced, and clearly the dish to order here. Clam chowder was great too, rich without being heavy. Martinis were amazing, a solid way to start things off while soaking in the view from our table, which was honestly spell bounding. Food overall was superb. Save room for the warm chocolate brownie with ice cream, the perfect way to close things out. Highly recommended!

This is a great little spot to just hang out and relax while enjoying some great libations. This…read morelocation has one of the best gins I've had in a long while, the Coastal Gin. It's an open seating spot with a lot of seats available, both indoors and outdoors. They have a full bar available and some great food. I was really tempted to get the Grilled Peaches which everyone seemed to be ordering and had an amazing aroma. I, however, did get the apple pie and loved it.

Solid 4 out of 5…read more First and foremost, seating feels awkward. Could definitely come up with a better system or at least have employees letting wandering souls know to sit anywhere. Better signage maybe? Maybe I'm blind? I don't know. It was also weird how there's two different window serving two different menu's and one doesn't even sell their own gin even though they have gin cocktails. Weird. But with that said! Cocktails were really good and unique. Food was super tasty! Although I wish there were some simpler kid options. The satay did the job for the kids though. Vibe was fun. Lots of dogs. People didn't mind (too much) that our Husky was noisy.

Nice place, good beef selection, good food! Attractive and…read moreclean! Inexpensive and quality staff.

I couldn't have asked for a better space or better person to work with for my wedding. My husband…read moreand I were engaged in the beginning of May 2010 and got married in the end of October 2010 so there wasn't a ton of time to plan. I chose this location right away for the location (walking distance to the Marine Reserve for pictures), the price (within the range for comparable venues), the fact you can get married and have the reception in the same place, and because I was able to bring in all my own vendors. Sharon, the owner and the woman who is essentially the day-of coordinator, was an absolute joy to work with. She was always honest and straight forward with me and walked me through many of the preparations leading up to the wedding. We had to do some very last minute contingency planning for rain, but Sharon was there helping the entire way through. Even though we got a rainy day and didn't get to enjoy the full beauty of the venue, Sharon saved the day many times over for us and made using Cypress Meadows worth every penny. I will never forget standing with my father, ready to walk down the aisle, and waiting for Sharon to let us know when we were supposed to go, because after all, we'd never done the wedding thing before. Cypress Meadows gets my absolute highest recommendation. Brides will not be sorry using this venue and it would also be great for corporate events and more!

I recently threw my 30th birthday party at Cypress Meadows. We did a "Quynh-An and the Chocolate…read moreFactory" themed party. Sharon, was amazingly kind and wonderful in letting us take over the place and just decorate it with candy themed stuff. It was the perfect place for my party and I couldn't have imagined anything better. We had a themed brunch, taped the candy dots on the wall to make "lickable wallpaper", Sharon loaned us a tv and we had the movies playing in the background as the "Wonkavision" corner. It was just a blast! Afterward we were able to play cornhole, lawn bowling, wiffle balls in the back. It was the best birthday I could have ever imagined and I don't think it would have been as special if it was anywhere else!

This is now my new favorite place to stay in Half Moon Bay, on a family staycation we were blessed…read moreto find this wonderful place. The staff, Ana at the front desk and the wonderful cleaning lady Elena are all amazing but everyone was friendly. From the silly question of where to find the bathroom to what to eat (Spectacular restaurants in walking distance.) Even through they were busy with a wedding they took the extra time to check if we had everything we needed. This will become my new getaway spot on the coast.

Have passed this hotel many times and decided to stay here finally!…read more - Private parking lot (free parking) for hotel guests - Prices are reasonable for Bay Area (not cheap, but not ridiculous either) - Bar / restaurant in the lobby - Walking distance to multiple restaurants and a gas station mart (for late night snacks) - Spa available for various massages and facials for purchase - Beautiful view of the water - Beautiful beach-themed interior decor - Room service available - Free WiFi available Will definitely be staying here again!

This hotel is a gem! Located right off highway 1 and close to nearby eateries and the ocean . This…read moreis a 3 story hotel and each room is a suite. They offered complementary wine in the evening and breakfast in the morning. Their breakfast was provided by nearby bakeries which was really nice to support/highlight local businesses! The hotel was clean, quiet, and staff were all very friendly. Even the interactions that we witnessed were all very helpful and pleasant. This hotel is walking distance to a few restaurants by utilizing the walking path along the water. The only negative about our stay was the temperature in the room. It was very warm (even in March) and since there is no air conditioning we were forced to keep the back door open and bugs were coming in from the crack of the screen door. Otherwise very pleasant stay and we'd come back.

Overall pleased with our 2 night staycation here. They offer complimentary easy parking, beautiful…read morerooms (we stayed in the ocean view jr suite), friendly lobby staff, relaxing vibe. Daily breakfast is included with your stay. The breakfast consists of pastries, bagels/ cream cheese, yogurt, oatmeal and hard-boiled eggs. They also offer gluten-free bread and pastry options, which I appreciate. Coffee, tea and juices included. There is no hot food. One thing to point out is the rooms do not have air-conditioning. This typically isn't an issue because half Moon Bay runs cooler and comfortable temperatures for most of the year but my husband and I do prefer a colder room at night time so we slept with the door open. There was no ceiling fan, but they do have a couple of portable fans stored in the closets for use. Shower in our room had low water pressure, so not great for those with longhair. The hotel is right next-door to Sam's chowder House so easy walk. Beach access-there is a beautiful walking path right downstairs, which you can access from the hotel. The only thing between the walking path and the ocean is some rocks. I was told by a local that the water directly in front of the hotel is not swimmable but there is beach access with some water about 5 minute walk down the path. The path is smooth so easy for strollers, bikes or other means.

Great experience decorating at this venue space. The staff was professional, cordial, and easy to…read morework with throughout the entire process. My team and I had the pleasure of creating a beautiful custom backdrop for our client's special celebration, and the venue provided a wonderful setting to bring the design to life. To see more of our work and this event, visit www.fourfortyfourevents.com. -- Four Forty Four Events

We got married earlier this month & loved everything about hiddenbrooke! From the moment we toured…read morethe venue with Brett, we knew it was for us! Throughout the process of planning our big day, Tejoni was incredibly helpful & was always super responsive to our questions and concerns. The day of our wedding was amazing & we didn't have to worry about anything. Tejoni, Brett, our banquet captain, Eric & the entire hiddenbrooke team did a fabulous job and the entire wedding was seamless. We got so many compliments on the food ( it really was the best wedding food we had ever had) and Tejoni & Eric ensured we got to eat and helped us keep the evening organized and that it was everything we wanted it to be. We are so sad our wedding is over because it so wonderful and we 1000% would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone!

We had an incredible experience celebrating an early Father's Day! Even with a late 3:20 PM tee…read moretime on a busy day, the course conditions on the Old Course were excellent and impressively well-kept--everything from the tee boxes to the bunkers and the greens held up great. I had booked our tee times well in advance, but there was a bit of a miscommunication on the books when we arrived, and the staff seemed surprised by our family check-in. Honestly, Nate was the absolute MVP of the day. Without him, our day would have been ruined. So, we truly appreciate him and we were so grateful that he went above and beyond to get us completely taken care of, ensuring our family was able to stick together and play/spectate as a group for the whole round. We timed the day perfectly, wrapping up on the 18th hole right around 8 PM. To cap off a great day, we had dinner at The Conservatory. The customer service there was top-notch, and the food was exceptional. My dad enjoyed it so much that he already wants to come back to try out the Ocean Course next time--hopefully with a more organized situation at check-in!

My husband and I played the Old Course on Valentine's Day and had a great time! Most of the course…read moreis lined with houses and the last 2 holes finishes next to the Ocean. The staff were wonderful from the start. We finished with 4.5 hours so the pace was decent. Afterwards we ate at the clubhouse and the steaks were great!! Wanting to try their burgers as that is only available during lunch and Wednesdays (I think?) Overall great experience, we're looking forward to playing the Ocean Course next.