Unincorporated Towns, San Mateo County
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Zip Codes: 95970, 94018
Villages,
just above Half Moon Bay. Marina at
Princeton, which is sheltered by the curve of the Bay. Jumping-off spot for
rock cod, crab and salmon fishing.
Whale excursions. Nice restaurants. Bed-and-breakfast places. Small
airport to the north. You can buy fish from the dock when the boats come in. www.mccormacks.com
Touchy about development
but homes are being built all the time, just not that many. The new ones tend
to be custom designed and, if possible, oriented toward the ocean or the
setting sun. New arrivals: hotel and more retail shops.
Residents make their
feelings known through an elected “council” that advises the county government
on growth and other problems.
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El Granada lies east of
Highway 1. Secluded (somewhat) subdivision. Homes rise into hills. Nice views of
Pacific. A few streets need paving.
Behind the hills, the
terrain rises higher and turns into miles of rugged countryside.
For all practical purposes,
these two places should be considered part of Half Moon Bay. People shop in
town, send kids to local schools. Every once in a while residents talk about
annexing Princeton to Half Moon Bay. For schools information, see Half Moon Bay. Many students attend El Granada Elementary. www.mccormacks.com
Population of El Granada
and Princeton: 5,724. Median age of residents is 38. Under 18 years, 27
percent. Over 55 years, 15 percent. The 2000 census counted 2,097 residential
units, of which 81 percent were owner-occupied.
Small airport near
Princeton. Check out noise.
Fog in summer, cold, wet
and blustery. But what turns some people off, pleases others. Weather is a key
factor in living near coast. If you can, check it out before you move in.
Another consideration: the
commute. Highway 92 will take you over the crest and down to Interstate 280 and
Highway 101. Compared to many commutes in the Bay Area, this one falls into the
category of endurable.
