Went specifically to buy Dungeness Crabs since they are at their peak and the season started late…read morebecause of restrictions. My brother has an app that follows what boats are open and offering crabs. He bought crabs there last year. It was a short drive over the hill and a beautiful Saturday. We were able to find parking in the lot by the restaurants and harbor plus it was free. We walked over to the first boat to ask how much the crabs were per pound. They were $10/lb and $8/lb if missing a claw. He showed us some crabs and we said we'd come down. There were several boats out there with Crabs signs as well as Ling Cod signs. We talked to the gentleman whose boat is called "Drake". He weighed out 3 for us and put them in a plastic bag. I asked how far he goes out and he said 20 miles. When he first started a few weeks ago, crabs were 20+ per basket. Now it's down to 5-8/basket. He said he'll still come out to sell crabs. My brother had a thicker plastic bag that he put the crabs in and put it in the cooler in the car so we could check out the other boats. We were looking for Salmon and found another boat that was selling flash-frozen Alaskan Coho Salmon. There were a few men on the boat answering my questions and making suggestions on how to cook the fish. The fish is caught in Alaska, flash frozen then I believe the gentleman said dipped in the ocean water(?) to create a glaze to preserve the fish further as it's stored in the cooler. When you flash-freeze the fish, any parasites will die. You can safely eat the fish as Sashimi or cooked and when cooked, watch the fish as it's so tender, it doesn't need a lengthy amount of time. He suggested pan-frying so we did just that with the fillets after thawing the whole fish in the cooler full of ice for 2 days. We had cut the fish into fillets and finished them with a Teriyaki/Mirin glaze and Baby Bok Choy on the side. It was so tender and soft and the meat was such a deep orange! What a superior variety! Oh and our fish was about 2 pounds@$20/lb. It was so worth it for the quality and amount as we had enough for another meal! I asked for the name of the boats and they said look for New Day and Dream Catcher. Took a photo of the phone number in case we have questions. When we got home we cooked the Dungeness Crabs and the meat was so fresh, tender and flavorful. Definitely a treat!!

Beautiful day to walk around the Harbor. There was a ship selling crabs. Other than that, the…read moreharbor wasn't crowded at this hour. Nice stroll around the area.

Captain Winter is a stand up guy who knows his stuff. I contacted him about the salmon opener for…read more2025 which is a very exciting event for all of us in the fishing community after having two years of straight closures by California Dept of Fish and Game. Captain Winter answered his phone promptly and promised to give me a callback first as I was the first person who had contacted him about reserving the charter. He made good on his promise and we discussed some details -- ultimately, I went with a different option for my needs, but I felt great about the whole experience and could tell that he really knew what he was talking about. I have him on the top of my list for captains to contact for chartering in the future and highly recommend him without reservation to any others that are interested in getting out there for some fish! Plus, he is quite close by in Half Moon Bay meaning that you won't have to drive all the way up to SF for the charters there and deal with the traffic/attempting to find parking. Tight lines Captain Winter!

Another fantastic trip in the books. 1st day of commercial was a great experience. Thank you…read moreMooch Better team. The crab was terrific Dal

Great company! I had a low tire and needed air. The guy was so compassionate and aired up my tire…read more I didn't even rent my bike from them. It was my own bike. Kindness still exists in the world and this place went above and beyond with their kindness!

Chris is an amazing owner of HMB Kayak Co! Let him know I sent you! He will take care of you!…read moreFriendly and always greets you with a smile. Cooper the guard dog is always on high alert for head pets and belly rubs. Spencer was great help. I tell all of my friends to come here for their kayak needs. They even rent out bike! Everyone needs to stop here while exploring half moon bay. Explore the water with kayaks and land with bikes. Come on in, I promise you won't regret it

For an island girl, I have never done this but when the opportunity arose it was exhilarating to be…read morethe captain on my "own" boat! Easy instructions, clean and safe boat, reasonable price, and everything made for a great experience. I definitely recommend and can't wait to do this again!

What an amazing experience. From booking to returning the boat; everything was perfect. A very…read morerelaxed, clean and well-kept facility with boats that were in superb condition. The staff were efficient and friendly, ensuring our daughter was safe and fitted with an appropriate life jacket. The electric boats were super easy to maneuver, and the comfortable seats and Bluetooth audio system were a really nice touch. Tons of parking at the nearby dog park. Will definitely be back.

It was the first time halibut fishing. Some of my friends and I made a father/son(s) fishing outing…read moreof it. Some of the attendees had never been fishing before. Meylinda and her all female staff were extremely patient, understanding, helpful, attentive, and instructive to all onboard. Everyone had a marvelous time and everyone caught (and took home) some impressive sized halibuts. The crew filleted and bags the fish for everyone.

Cool, new Capitan, thank you for your kind message. This is a good start…read more Wish you good luck !

Found this cruise last minute due to holiday travel plans changing. We saw humpback whales and…read moreorcas! We found then both real fast and so we chased the orcas for a while and spent time with the humpbacks at the beginning and end. Only wish was maybe not chasing orcas because my nieces really wanted to see dolphins closer (bow riding) and bigger pods than orcas. It was an amazing trip and I'll definitely take any of my friends that come to visit.

We had an amazing experience with Sanctuary cruises, first thing it's a smaller boat so a lot less…read morepeople and having to take photos with 20 people in front of you is pretty terrible. They are local and they are very experienced and know the bay very well, it was the beginning of the season and they find us a "show" that was just unforgettable, They went beyond the schedule time to be sure that we won't miss a thing.... We will be back soon for the full season!

The current commodore, Natalie Strum, past commodore Neil and the secretary meet with me to offer a…read moreheartfelt apology. They shared that this incident will be used as an opportunity to grow. What I sensed was that these active members cared a lot about the Club and the experiences of their members and guest. My family has been invited back, encouraged to become active, and get to know all of the different personalities that make up our coastside community Yacht Club. . Desi.

Hidden gem. My daughter had a great experience at sailing camp and can't wait to return. The nicest…read morepeople. Wonderful location

A more prompt response to a potential internet booking. Disappointed in no reply to my request for…read morebooking a sail for four.

Had such an amazing time with Untethered! got to see all parts of the bay and more Awesome…read morehospitality as well!

Outstanding experience!!! I would give 100 stars if I could. We used them for scattering my dad's…read moreashes (he was a big time sailor) and they were phenomenal. Our captain, Mark and first mate, Ruby, checked in as we sailed out to see if we wanted to try to go under the Golden Gate Bridge as the weather started a bit rough. But we did and it was magical! Everyone (many who never sailed before) and those who had loved the entire experience! We plan on going back for a fun adventure soon! Thanks so much!!!

Nobody beats Capt Kirk's SF Sailing for a day on the Bay! I haven't stopped telling my friends how…read moregreat a day sailing the Bay on the 35' Mahalo with Capt Rowan at the helm. His professional knowledge, skills and laid back attitude was not only a surprise, but what also made the day so great. Capt Rowan grew up on SF Bay sailing at the tender age of 5. He knows the history of the area and his ocean sailing experience will ensure a safe and enjoyable day on the Bay! Can't wait for our next trip!

This used to be my favorite boat before the pandemic hit and salmon fishing was closed the last 3…read moreyears this was my first opportunity to go fishing for salmon since 2019. While there are no guarantees and that's just fishing it wasn't a good day. I heard no announcements from the captain as to the conditions. Someone on the boat asked and he said he was marking nothing and that everyone was Looking ( I assume for the school) so not exactly sure why we trolled there but it was 2 hours of nothing after driving out 2 hours. Then we made another move for 30 or more minutes and trolled again. The person next to me kept tangling my like and the deckhands were having issues detangling the mess. I switched from the standard leader to a rotary killer , and then they ran out of bait with no hooks. So I got frustrated and stopped fishing the last 30 minutes. I was a single passenger on this boat and had to ask the deckhands for my rod holder to be installed, because the boat was full and mine had to be added. They tied everyone else's poles, setup their stuff, but I had to ask. Not sure that this the same captain or crew on this boat now. Not sure that this will continue to be my go to salmon boat. Sad to say.

Went Salmon fishing on the Queen of Hearts today. Not a single bite all day. When we came in and…read moretalked to people from other charters they had fish. They also told us they were fishing their rigs a LOT deeper than we were. Our crew had us fishing very shallow. Captain never engaged with any instructions other than gentlemen start fishing. Asked the deck hand on the way out what the water forecast was. his answer was I don't know. Asked why we are not fishing deeper since I could see on my phone fish were being caught around us deeper and he said we would get too may tangles so we fish shallow. All they wanted to do was drive around and then get back. Very disappointing fishing trip. I will never suggest anybody take the Queen of Hearts.