Princeton
in San Mateo County of California, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.505 and -122.487 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 30' 17" and W -122° 29' 12"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:57 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:57 am and 8:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-21.381 and 55.651 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Langevin
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-17 08:07:57

Delve into Princeton

Princeton in San Mateo County (California) is a city located in United States about 2,444 mi (or 3,933 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Princeton is now 02:57 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Los Angeles with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Princeton, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is San Francisco International Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 10 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Redwood City, San Francisco, Oakland, San Rafael and San Jose. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 76%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 5% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 17th of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

16°C (60 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay

Address
5,5 mi
1 Miramontes Point Road
94019 Half Moon Bay
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mill Rose Inn

Address
4,1 mi
615 Mill Street
94019 Half Moon Bay
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEACH HOUSE HOTEL HALF MOON BAY.

Address
0,7 mi
4100 N. CABRILLO HWY
94019 Half Moon Bay
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach

Address
1,7 mi
407 Mirada Rd
94019 HALF MOON BAY
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Seal Cove Inn

Address
1,9 mi
221 Cypress Ave
94038 Moss Beach
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Nantucket Whale Inn

Address
4,4 mi
779 Main St.
94019 Half Moon Bay
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Half Moon Bay Lodge

Address
5,9 mi
2400 S CABRILLO HIGHWAY
94019 Half Moon Bay
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Harbor View Inn

Address
0,3 mi
51 Ave. Alhambra
94018 Half Moon Bay
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HARBOR VIEW INN

Address
0,3 mi
51 ALHAMBRA AVENUE
94019 HALF MOON BAY
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Landis Shores Oceanfront Inn

Address
1,5 mi
211 Mirada Rd
94019 Half Moon Bay
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Pillar Point Harbor Area Shops & Restaurants

Published: February 07, 2014
Length: 23:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Visit Half Moon Bay

VisitHalfMoonBay.org presents Pillar Point Harbor at Princeton by the Sea near El Granada. We left off previously looking out at Maverics beyond the breakwater and back to the inner breakwater...


Red-necked Phalaropes spinning

Published: September 02, 2013
Length: 24:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Joseph Morlan

2 September 2013, El Granada, San Mateo County, CA. Red-necked Phalaropes spinning. Digiscoped with Panasonic DMC-LX5 | Nikon FieldScope III | 30XWA | hand-held (no adapter).


Mavericks Half Moon Bay

Published: March 11, 2013
Length: 47:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nancy Brown

Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown, http://www.nancydbrown, interviews big wave surfer Jeff Clark at Mavericks Surf Shop in Half Moon Bay, Pillar Point Harbor, in Northern California.


Pillar Point Harbor - Surfer's Beach Half Moon Bay

Published: October 02, 2009
Length: 01:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Terry Plank

This movie was taken from Surfer's Beach by the Pillar Point Harbor near Half Moon Bay California. http://www.WeddingsByTheSea.com.


Northern California Scenery And Beauty (2009 / 2010)

Published: February 10, 2011
Length: 25:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: cdcollura

This is a beautiful video compilation from some of my trips to northern California in 2009 and 2010 while visiting best friends of mine there who enjoy the "great outdoors". See the world-famous...


Crabbing in Half Moon Bay, CA

Published: November 02, 2008
Length: 03:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: rv6087

My crabbing adventure in Half Moon Bay on the sea wall by Pillar Point Harbor.


Half Moon Bay Labyrinth Re-Building

Published: January 29, 2009
Length: 17:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Discover Labyrinths

The rebuilding of a stone labyrinth on Pillar Point in Half Moon Bay documented with time lapse photography.


Oceano Hotel Wedding Ceremony At Pillar Point Harbor

Published: June 01, 2010
Length: 30:34 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Terry Plank

Oceano Hotel & Spa has many venues for a wedding ceremony, including this one at the Pillar Point Harbor http://www.WeddingsByTheSea.com/officiant.html.


Half Moon Bay Arrival

Published: May 05, 2011
Length: 03:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Plautzbm

Muisc cover of my lame description of our view from the slip at Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay.


How To Go Surfing - First Time

Published: May 30, 2012
Length: 38:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cbuja

Rough Draft of Video Credits to: Zach for teaching me Agustin for going out surfing with me, despite having another project Jack for killing me at Montara Martin for the board Ryan for the...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

El Granada, California

El Granada is a census-designated place (CDP) in the coastal area of northern San Mateo County, California, United States. The population was 5,467 at the 2010 census.

Located at 37.5039, -122.473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated coastal places in California, Census-designated places in San Mateo County, California

Mavericks (location)

Maverick's or Mavericks is a surfing location in Northern California, USA. It is located approximately 2 miles from shore outside Pillar Point Harbor, just north of the town of Half Moon Bay at the village of Princeton-By-The-Sea. After a strong winter storm in the northern Pacific Ocean, waves can routinely crest at over 25 feet and top out at over 80 feet . The break is caused by an unusually shaped underwater rock formation.

Located at 37.492, -122.501 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Mavericks, Surfing locations in California, Geography of the San Francisco Bay Area, Geography of San Mateo County, California, Visitor attractions in San Mateo County, California, Big wave surfing

Half Moon Bay Airport

Half Moon Bay Airport is a county-owned public use airport in San Mateo County, California, United States. It is located five nautical miles (9 km) northwest of the central business district of Half Moon Bay, California. The airport is on the Pacific Coast, south of San Francisco.

Located at 37.5133, -122.501 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in San Mateo County, California, Flight Strips of the United States Army Air Forces, Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in California, USAAF Fourth Air Force Replacement Training Stations

Pillar Point Harbor

Pillar Point Harbor is a boat harbor created by a riprap jetty in San Mateo County, California immediately north of Half Moon Bay. The site was originally inhabited by the Ohlone people in prehistoric times, and a number of recorded shipwrecks occurred in the immediate area. The harbor facilities are managed by the San Mateo County Harbor District. In the late-1980s a master plan was developed for the Harbor.

Located at 37.4994, -122.488 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Ports and harbors in the San Francisco Bay Area

Princeton-by-the-Sea, California

Princeton-by-the-Sea (sometimes, especially locally, called Princeton) is an unincorporated community on the coast of San Mateo County, California. The ZIP Code is 94019 and the community is inside area code 650.

Located at 37.505, -122.486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in San Mateo County, California, Former Native American populated places in California, Unincorporated communities in California, Unincorporated communities in San Mateo County, California

Denniston Creek

Denniston Creek is a 4.4-mile-long coastal stream in western San Mateo County, California. Denniston Creek rises on the western slopes of Montara Mountain and discharges to the Pacific Ocean at Pillar Point Harbor somewhat north of El Granada Beach. The watershed of Denniston Creek is made up of relatively permeable sandy soils capable of significant recharge to its aquifers, which supply a moderate amount of potable water to the local area.

Located at 37.5038, -122.487 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of San Mateo County, California

Half Moon Bay (California)

Half Moon Bay is a bay of the Pacific Ocean on the coast of San Mateo County, California. The bay is approximately semi-circular, hence the name half moon, with sea access to the south. Coastal towns located there are Princeton-by-the-Sea, Miramar, El Granada, and the city of Half Moon Bay. The surfing location Mavericks is located on the outer edge of the peninsula which forms the bay. Miramar Beach is located along the shore of the bay opposite the peninsula.

Located at 37.4968, -122.482 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bays of California, Landforms of San Mateo County, California

Rancho Corral de Tierra (Palomares)

Rancho Corral de Tierra was a 7,766-acre Mexican land grant in present day San Mateo County, California given in 1839 by Governor Pro-Tem Manuel Jimeno to Francisco Guerrero y Palomares. The name means earthen corral in Spanish. Jimeno granted Francisco Guerrero the larger northern part of Rancho Corral de Tierra, and Tiburcio Vasquez the southern part.

Located at 37.52, -122.48 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
California ranchos, Ranchos of San Mateo County, California

capture of the webcam El Granada: Half Moon Bay South

El Granada: Half Moon Bay South, El Granada (source)

capture of the webcam El Granada: Half Moon Bay

El Granada: Half Moon Bay, El Granada (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Princeton by the Sea, Long Bridge, Princeton-by-the-Sea, Old Landing, Princeton