You’re 16 miles and about 25 minutes from the Pacific, and the drive itself is half the reason to go. Highway 92 winds past Crystal Springs Reservoir, Purisima Creek redwoods, Ouroboros Farms, and the 1,800-year-old Methuselah Tree on the way to the coast. That’s a proper drive. The food at the other end needs to earn it. Here are the stops that actually do, whether it’s date night or the whole crew.
1. La Nebbia Winery (Half Moon Bay) — Literally on Highway 92, open Thursday through Sunday 11am–5pm.
Tasting flights, wines by the glass, charcuterie, and two bocce courts in the garden. Less than two miles from the beach. Natural pit stop before or after the coast run.
2. Sam’s Chowder House (Half Moon Bay) — Ocean-bluff spot on Highway 1 just north of downtown. The Maine lobster roll was named one of the Top 5 Best Sandwiches in America by the Today Show’s food editor. Heated patio over the Pacific. Date night move…