If you ever find yourself in the Bay Area, it’s worth the drive to Half Moon Bay. The 60 degree weather was a welcome respite from the heat wave scorching the rest of the country and the quaint downtown seems worlds away from the city.
There aren’t a ton of options if you’re looking to belly up to a bar, but Sam Benito on Main (which also hosts a guest house and full restaurant) was my pick for the day. Between the house-cured meat and 20 beers on tap, I’d be a happy girl. But the hospitality of Walter the bartender made this a must return spot. The beer was pricier than I expected (around $7/pint) but the homemade pizza was only $3.25 and the locals made us feel welcome.
Traveling With Myself 