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Princeton-by-the-Sea
Drop anchor off this charming coastal village tucked along Highway 1, about 5 miles north of Half Moon Bay on the San Mateo County coast. From the water you're well-placed to dinghy in and explore the waterfront, grab a meal at one of Princeton's well-regarded local restaurants, or poke around the small-town harbor scene. Moss Beach and its famous tide pools are just a short distance up the coast if you feel like exploring further.
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Marinas and anchorages near Princeton-by-the-Sea · times are dock to dock
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- Busiest on Saturdays and Sundays
- Busiest around 14:00 — mostly boats arriving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 14:00
- 89% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~43h
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