I have been to this art gallery towards the southern part of the Main Street retail district on the…read morecorner. Upon entering the gallery, right in the front wall were several pieces by local artist Doreen Maller. They were tiny pieces of humming birds and they were reasonably priced. It did not take me long to decide to buy 2 of her pieces that I can now place on my wall. These two pieces were so well done and give me a glimpse of what she sees while living in Half Moon Bay. They are done with painting encaustic style which I like. I would recommend this gallery as a must see. Local artists whose work is displayed take turns in managing the gallery. Walking in the back there is an open patio with a beautiful wysteria plant starting to bloom hanging off of the tiled roof. Then there is another gallery room to look at more art for sale.

Stopped in late on a Sunday and had the pleasure of meeting Larry, one of the featured artists…read more Such a fantastic array of artwork and definitely affordable. Took home a couple of card prints from Larry and his wife. Definitely stop in!!

Great gem in HMB. I've taken art classes all over the…read morepeninsula from SF to de Anza College. Joe is one of the best teachers I have ever encountered. If you want to improve and learn new techniques, definitely check out his classes. I've taken Plein air, oil painting classes as well as drawing. All have been excellent. The class is small which is a huge advantage over classes at city colleges. You really do get a lot of personal attentions. Hope this helps if you are looking to learn to draw or paint.

Nuance is a fantastic art studio. The owners, Joe and Aina, are both lovely people and very…read moretalented artists. Joe is an incredible, patient, detailed, thoughtful, and humorous teacher. I actually drive from Santa Cruz to go here, as they offer technical training that I cannot find elsewhere in the area. If you would like some more technical training on your art journey, look no further!

OK, first of all let me say this the first time I've been there. Nice little place. Great service…read moreambience was pretty good. We ate outside in the patio, which was really nice. Food selection was really good. I'll have pictures up of what we had. Drinks were nice overall value was great these people here do it right if you're in the area check this place out you won't be disappointed

My son and family live here in Half Moon Bay. When they moved here a few years ago I was…read moredelighted. I have loved this quirky and beautiful little beach town since I was a young man. Spanish town is one of our favorite restaurants in the old downtown. If you think the town is quirky, wait in till you see this little gem. It just feels comfortable being inside. The covered patio in the back is where our favorite table is. I always order the goat. It is spicy and slow simmered and fabulous. All of the other dishes are equally made authentically, and like your momma made it. The service is friendly, professional and fast. They have a off street parking in the back. The margaritas are the best in town.

Denise was such a pleasure to work with! I commissioned a piece of art from her and I live on the…read moreother side of the country, so communication is key. Denise and I spoke a number of times and she was able to execute my vision perfectly.

As we were walking around downtown we noticed the art shop and thought to ourselves, lets see…read morewhat's inside? Local artist always have an understanding of the area that can be captured beautifully. Learned that the front room is rented by multiple artist and the back room rotates monthly whomever rents that space? It's a nice collaborative place. Everyone was nice to us. I purchased a small piece that is of Princeton By the Sea for $25. My husband picked up a print for $20. They had original art, prints, postcards, jewelry, glass art, photography, wood, mouse pads, etc.

This is the gallery showroom location for the non profit coastal arts league. It's a kind of co-op…read morefor local artists and members which is usually chock full of varied, local art displays. Parking is street only, and due to the popularity of some of the adjacent businesses this can mean you'll be a block or so away either on main or on one of the side streets. This is a medium sized space tucked away on the north end of a courtyard kind of space which usually has installations from a half dozen or so local artists. What you see displayed can be purchased and it's common for one of the artists to be in and/or around the building. It's staffed solely by volunteers who can be conversational but not necessarily well versed in the art. As they also offer classes inside typically the back part won't be utilized for gallery space but instead will look to be cluttered with whatever the last class left behind. The art rotates constantly thus no two visits will be quite the same. All mediums are represented at one point or another. On my visit there were paintings-acrylic, oil and watercolor-bronze sculpture, fiber/paper mache and some intriguing cloth pieces. Quite the varied experience really. If you live in the area, or are spending some time in town you might consider joining the art's league. There are a ton of member benefits including but not limited to: classes and workshops, free art screenings, meet the artist events, networking and most useful for those who are artists a consistent way to get your out in public view. Pricing is set by the artists themselves and doesn't appear to be negotiable in the gallery, but they do offer ways to contact the artist directly should you so chose. In an not quite entirely unrelated matter, the front desk/cashier has the keys to the public restroom next door, all you have to do is ask preferably politely. This is a good spot to browse for local, quality art pieces.

I am flabbergasted that I never knew this place was here! I've been frequenting downtown HMB for a…read morewhile now. My husband found it, and I walked away purchasing two items. I plan on going back, as they change out their items based on the seasons.

Beautiful artwork, both by the owner and local artists! The gallery is an amazing display of color.read more

Quaint spot in downtown half moon bay…read more Started with the "Elegant Reds Flights" ($18) 1. Carignan 2021 - loved it. Smooth 2. Barbera 2021 - omg was even smoother 3. Merlot 2021 Served in these cute little mason jar-like glasses that you then pour in your wine glass. It's nice because you can enjoy your tasting in peace. Came with almonds You can purchase 2 bottles to get 1 flight waived. Bottles are minimum $29. The math ain't mathing girlie but thanks Got a glass of Barbera 2021 cuz I loved it so much, then I left. Service was great. Came in the middle of the day so was the only patron there for most of my time there Will definitely be back

Hubby and I are camping in the area and decided to walk to town for a winery visit and lunch. This…read moreplace is a winner! The young man serving us was knowledgeable and the wine was really good, so we bought 2 bottles. Great, relaxed vibe. Will definitely come back.