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bite sized specialties must be tried… be adventurous! We did our best to sample as many of the dishes as we
could, taking our time and getting up to get fresh plates and reload for a second and third round. The dessert area; not just a table or two, but a full sweet shop, had made to order crepes, gelatos, ice cream, chocolates, cookies, cakes and pies. Navio is well worth the $92.00 per person; however, save
this for a special occasion to spend with your family and friends. Take your time, enjoy the view and the conversations and make sure to try something new. Remember that you will “win the race” if you pace yourself.
PLAY - Kayaking, Horseback Riding, Segway Tours & More Half Moon Bay Kayak Co., Pillar Point Harbor, 2 Johnson Pier • (650) 773-6101 •
www.hmbkayak.com See Half Moon Bay from a different perspective: from a kayak in
the protected Pillar Point Harbor. For the adventurous, you may even want to paddle out in the wild waters of the open Pacific. We decided to stay within the harbor; a wonderful, peaceful way to take in the views and catch a peek at coastal birds and lounging seals. Half Moon Bay Kayak Co. makes it easy for the novice kayak-
er. A quick fundamental paddle instruction, wetsuits, life jackets, and all of the equipment are included in the reasonable rates. The sit on top kayaks we paddled were so easy to maneuver, they even had foot paddles to guide the direction of the rudder, making cruising the harbor a breeze. The company also offers classes cat- egorized by levels, guided harbor tours, evening paddles and din- ner packages. Even if you only have an hour or two to spare, swing by the harbor, slip into a wetsuit and paddle away.
Sea Horse Ranch, 1828 North Cabrillo Hwy. (650) 726-9903•
www.seahorseranch.org Sea Horse Ranch makes it fun, safe and easy to explore the coastal trails on horseback. They have been serving beginners to
advanced riders since 1963 and many of the employees have been working here for over 15 years. No reservations are neces- sary; just pull up to this road side ranch, select the amount of time you want to saddle up for (1, 1 ½ or 2 hour trips), jump on your new companion and trot off on your guided tour. We headed straight to the coast, passing the tall eucalyptus
grove, crossing through the creek and headed south on The Coastal Equestrian Trail to the bluffs of Poplar Beach. The nar- row downgrade to the sand was a bit nerve-racking for this novice rider; I just put my trust in my thoroughbred and guide and went for it. Once down on the beach my horse seemed at home, picking up speed and kicking up the sand as we headed back north to the ranch. Our guide informed us that the hors- es always seem to quicken the pace when heading back to their corral. I guess we all move a little faster when we know there is food and water waiting for us back home. Make sure to purchase a personalized picture disc of your
horseback riding adventure before jumping into your car and jetting off. WD Photography does a professional job of captur- ing your every trot. Call (916) 470-3519 or visit www.wdpho-
tographystore.com
Segway Tour at the Ritz, One Miramontes Point Road (650) 712-7000 •
www.ritzcarlton.com Step on, grab a hold of the handlebars, lean forward and
you are off cruising the coastal trail above the Pacific. The Ritz Carlton offers guided Segway tours as one of their many options of activities at this luxury resort. We met up with our guide, Heidi, in a parking lot of the Ritz for our “training” before head- ing out onto the bluffs. We were instructed that the Segway is a self-balancing, electric-powered personal transportation machine that uses five gyroscopes and a built in computer in order to remain upright. There are no brakes; speed and direc- tion, including stopping, are controlled by shifting one’s weight forward or backwards, depending on direction, and steering by
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