Great non-profit hostel. The grounds are so beautiful, and the scenery is sublime. The staff was…read morehelpful, and love the kitchen (bring your own food) and common areas with games. A few small complaints - the bathroom sink required holding the lever down (annoying - had to turn on the shower to wash my face), and no USB port or power outlet near each bed like some other hostels, although they do have a power outlet in the room, and wifi. While you're in the area, check out Fitzgerald Marine Reserve during low tide to see the sea critters, and walk the Devil's Slide Trail. If you're new to hostels, google "tips for staying in a hostel". It's not a hotel.

I was going to chalk my experience up to just a grumpy old lady but after chatting with another…read moregroup who went in after us I'm going to change that to grumpy old racist lady I proposed to my girlfriend down the street from here and we came here to take some pictures with the lighthouse, upon passing the gate we were almost immediately approached by this grumpy old lady. Huffing and puffing yelling at us that this is a private property. I (VERY NICELY) told her that we were under the impression that there was an easement to the beach (which is true), she then goes to say that we didn't sign the digital waiver at the door, ok fair enough, I immediately tell her that we will go right away back up to the gate and sign the waiver. She then proceeds to yell at us about how we are not allowed to do professional photoshoots, okay lady I get that maybe I do look like a model (especially compared to her) but some friends with a camera isn't a professional photoshoot. I once again, nicely explain to her that I just proposed and we're just trying to get a few pics of the location and we will go sign the waiver right away. She proceeds once again to repeat herself about the waivers which I don't understand because I already said we would go sign it right away and her talking is actually what is preventing from us from going to sign the waivers. She then ironically says "it's unfortunate that this is what you will remember from your engagement day" like what?! LADY if you know you're ruining our day why are you doing this? but fear not it did not ruin our day because I will not let some old hag ruin my day so I once again tell her we will go sign the waivers, she then has the balls to tell me that "this is a non-profit, there is a donation box at the door" ok PAUSE I would be MORE than happy to donate $50, even $100 to your location but not after the way you just treated us. We end up walking back up to the gate to sign the waivers and run into another couple making their way down the hill. I jokingly told them to make sure they signed the waiver or they would get yelled at to which they told me they didn't and proceeded down the hill. We ended up running into them at the parking lot again and they told us that they lady gave them no trouble even though they didn't sign the waiver. I jokingly said to them it's probably because of race (we are asian, they were Caucasian) to which they replied that they really may have been the case because they had no trouble at all. It's unfortunate such a beautiful location is run by such an old grumpy lady. I 100% own it that we should have signed the waiver upon entry but if rules exist they should apply to everyone regardless or age/race/gender/etc.. and on top of that once I already told her we would go sign the waivers she could have easily sent us about our way but I can't imagine why she felt the need to continuously lecture and yell at us.

Coastside Hope is in breach of trust law, contract law, and common law, as of last week. Without…read moreexposing the details of the case, my review is to help EVERYONE behind our experience, so that you are not harmed as we were, as well as you don't fund a non-profit that initiates harm to the client, or anyone else involved. If you donate to Coastside Hope, you are funding a 501c3, non-profit that is NOT following Statutes at Large per Congress. NO ONE is above the Law, and non-profits who initiate harm to their clients, and anyone else involved, lose their backing of the United States and the People. Corporations are NOT greater than the People.

Great way to kick off spring by enjoying the coastal hidden farm, had a wonderful guide Fiona who…read morehad me us at our designated parking area. Escorted us back to the Farm, hidden behind a residential area very safe. The farm trip was very educational, planted lettuce & kale which we used their fresh mulch which we wheel barrowed over. Hard work on your hands & knees, they provided knee pads to plant on the ground we had brought our own gloves. Fiona guided our team for the morning, with instruction on planting, clearing shrub, old vegetables & weeds in over grown area. Huge contribution giving back to your community as well as enjoying nature walk on the farm fresh, fruit trees, vegetables & flowers in bloom. Well worth the 3 hours of the day including the beautiful tour. Be ready to have your old shoes, jeans, gloves to work on the farm fulfilling getting back in touch with nature. They provided, wheel barrows, shears , shovels & knee pads. Plan on getting a little dirty.... Bring food & water. Outhouse located in back.

From the owner: Our hands-on outdoor learning inspires kids' natural curiosity and cultivates environmental…read moreawareness in the next generation. The HEAL Project offers lessons on health, environment and agriculture at school sites, in the classroom and at the San Mateo County School Farm.

We love the produce we get every week from Ananda. The lettuce comes with the root ball attached…read more(and wrapped in a moist paper towel). We put it in a glass of water and it stays alive in the fridge for up to 10 days. Of special note are the winter squashes that arrive in the fall. They are some of the sweetest squashes I've ever tasted. The tomatoes are also great!

Can't really speak to the quality of their produce or CSA, but I'm giving it 3 stars as a warning…read morefor others not to waste their time trying to visit the farm. To be fair, we didn't call ahead (lesson learned), but based on the yelp description and pics, we thought we'd stop by for a look. When we arrived, there was nothing, meaning zero, to see. This is obviously not a farm to visit.

Staff starting with their director and Emma are very rude and arrogant, they lack the basic common…read morecourtesy. They don't know how to use the words Good Morning/afternoon, please and thank you as the rest of the paid staff in the office. With that said the volunteers and cafeteria staff are the best of the best. Oh and other great staff employee is Tracy she is the best I do a lot of volunteer work but I would never do it at this place. With an ED as rude and arrogant I am surprised they still get cash donations

I found that the executive director is very rude and full of herself and lack of people sicks…read more Maybe she is good at numbers. Volunteers at the front desk very nice and willing to help.

Welcome to the community that celebrates the resident colony of Pacific harbor seals at Fitzgerald…read moreMarine Reserve in beautiful Moss Beach, California! Sealsitters are volunteers that love to share the magic of the Reserve's resident harbor seal colony with our visitors. They love to answer questions and REALLY love smart, curious kids! (They're protective of their seals like parents are of their kids.) Because Sealsitters are volunteers, they're not out all day, every day, but when they are you can spot them by their green jackets or our bright orange shirts. They're often interpreting along the protective cone line (300 feet away from the seals) or, on the bluff overlooking the colony. Don't hesitate to ask questions. They're happy to chat and take photos of you and your friends/family if you'd like!

We feel guilty crushing the marine life in the tidepools, but we love walking the short loop up to…read morethe bluff overlooking the seal colony. The last few times we were there the Sealsitter docents were up there in their bright orange shirts. We met two different volunteers, both were really passionate about the seals and gave us lots of cool information about them (including the RED seal we saw). Highly recommend chatting with the Sealsitters if they're around.

This is an awesome program that benefits so many deprived children in times of need in the USA and…read morearound the world. Pretty shameful for one review to complain that his teenage son had to pay $20.00 to volunteer. The money is used to pay for the food and transporation around the world. Would have been more appropriate to pay for his son to reinforce what a good deed it is. Cudos to the teenager who wanted to help in anyway.

Super community-engagement activity for people/groups who will donate their time for 3 hours to…read morefill bags to feed the world's hungry. And, it is local!

Something free to do near downtown Half Moon Bay? Sign me up!…read more Both in and behind the jail is the Coastside History Museum. Run by volunteers, they pay (I believe) $5 a rent in year for the space and want people there learning about the history of the area to help justify that cost! I enjoyed the very cute exhibits, going back to the Ohlone (the Native American tribe of the area--who are still around!) to the Gold Rush and the present-day. Lots to learn here.

Free museum near the downtown. It's run by friendly volunteers. They have some displays about…read moreevents and have an old jail. They are funded by donations and grants so please donate a dollar or more if you can. It's a good stop for a few minutes if you're walking around the downtown.

All three of our kids have attended CCP in Montara. Our youngest is in third grade, our oldest is…read morenow a freshman in college. CCP's staff are great with the kids, and sensitive to the needs of parents. The social environment is excellent. You also can't beat the location. CCP is located on the school grounds, which makes it easy for the kids to get between the center and class, and it's especially convenient for families with kids in multiple grades.

My 5yo just spent his last day at CCP Montara preschool, and we both cried when I picked him up…read morethis afternoon. He was only there for a few months, two days a week, but we grew to love the staff, and I know the staff loved him, genuinely. It is a caring and peaceful place. The teachers are sweet and enthusiastic about their work. The children get lots of outdoor play and indoor art projects. There's cooking and sharing, reading and shapes and dress-up. There are blocks and a play kitchen, all kinds of things to engage the young mind and encourage imagination and social play. The classroom is clean and well organized. You can't beat the location. I was able to send the 5yo to the CCP preschool while my older son attended 2nd grade at Farallone View. Drop-off and pick-up was so easy because I only had to make one stop! I'm just sorry we weren't able to attend CCP for longer.