SEPTEMBER 30 — OCTOBER 4, 2026
Cornell girls in
Half Moon Bay.
A little ocean air.
A little Napa. A lot of us.
THE NEXT FIVE DAYS
Half Moon Bay weather.
Daily highs & lows · °F
Forecast by Open-Meteo ↗
FIVE DAYS, TOGETHER
Good friends.
Great plans.
Beach walks, long lunches, a Napa escape, and sunset toasts. Here’s what’s in store for our Half Moon Bay weekend.
OUR HOME BASE239 Granelli Ave
Half Moon Bay, California
WEDNESDAY · SEPTEMBER 30
Hello, coast.
11:35 AM
Cheryl arrives. Let the weekend begin.
12:30 PM
Lunch, shopping, and fresh air in Burlingame
3:35 PM
Touch down at SFO
Jenn and Jen arrive.
DINNER
Hangetsu Sushi
A first-night dinner together.
California casual—anything goes. Dress for cool weather at night.
THURSDAY · OCTOBER 1
Ease into it.
MORNING
A little ocean air
Beach or coastal path walk, followed by open time. Wear fitness clothes or a short-sleeve shirt with shorts, a skirt, or light pants, plus a thin layer.
BY 3:30 PM
The gang’s all here
Jen, Janet, and Michelle arrive from San Francisco at the house.
4:00 PM
Foot massages at Cloud 9
About 10 minutes from the house. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes: capri yoga pants or pants that roll up, a sports bra, and a tank. Bring a change for happy hour if you like.
5:30 PM
Happy hour downtown
Pasta Moon for Italian, good drinks, and a slightly nicer setting, or The Cantina for upscale Mexican, a fun atmosphere, margaritas, and beer. California casual.
6:53 PM
Catch the sunset
Optional, depending on the fun factor! Dinner in or out, then the hot tub. Bring a swimsuit.
FRIDAY, WE’RE HEADING INLAND
A taste of Napa.
Three stops. Plenty to toast.
FRIDAY · OCTOBER 2
Wine country calling.
8:15 AM
On the road
Leave Half Moon Bay for Napa.
11:45 AM
Carneros Inn: Lunch and Wine Tasting
2:00 PM
3:30 PM
Homeward, then a nap
5:30-ISH PM
Dinner, as we please
In or out—we’ll decide that day.
SATURDAY · OCTOBER 3
Stay local.
Stay a while.
FROM 9:00 AM
Half Moon Bay, your way
The farmers market opens at 9. Pick up food for dinner—paella and appetizers—then see where the day takes us.
All walkable from the house.
DINNER
Paella night
Karl and Karen join us for seafood paella, salad, and tapas.
Casual, with layers.
SUNDAY · OCTOBER 4
Until next time.
8:30 AM · Leave for the airport, earlier if needed.
7:30 PM · Bring Cheryl to the airport.
THE BEST PART IS THE COMPANY
Same girls.
Next chapter.
A LITTLE PREPARATION
Pack light.
Bring layers.
Packing list
Expect lows around 56°F and highs around 70–75°F, possibly warmer. We’ll update the weather the week before. Bring a light jacket for nighttime; a light dress, jeans, or a light sweater will work depending on where you are.
- California casual
- Laid-back beachwear with smart, polished pieces: jeans or casual pants, T-shirts, hoodies or light sweaters, and maybe one dress for Napa or going out.
- Athletic wear
- Yoga pants (capri or long), skorts, short- and long-sleeve tops, a thin jacket, and hats for the sun.
- Bathing suit
- For the hot tub.
- Shoes
- Walking shoes, sandals for a nice outfit, and one other casual pair.
- Pajamas
- For winding down after a day together.
A note on the beachesOur beaches are more for dipping your toes in than swimming. If the weather is good, we can drive to a beach that isn’t as rough.