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See all- TONIGHT! Farewell to the Office! Dinner and/or Happy Hour!The Office Bar and Grill, San Carlos, CA
Long-time New Beginnings members will remember lots of fun events at The Office Bar and Grill in San Carlos. Join us for happy hour or dinner starting today at 6:30pm. Come when you can - leave when you need to!
Learn more about The Office on its Yelp page and its web site. See the menu.
From the owners:
TO OUR AMAZING CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS,
AFTER 15 INCREDIBLE YEARS, WE ARE SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE OFFICE BAR & GRILL WILL BE CLOSING ITS DOORS ON SUNDAY, MARCH 9TH DUE TO RISING COSTS AND SHIFTING BUSINESS DYNAMICS.
THIS DECISION WAS NOT MADE LIGHTLY BUT WE ARE BEYOND GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT, FRIENDSHIPS, AND UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES WE'VE CREATED OVER THE YEARS.
WHILE THIS CHAPTER IS COMING TO A CLOSE, WE'RE EXCITED FOR WHATS NEXT. A NEW CONCEPT MAY BE ON THE WAY, SO STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES!
FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUT HEARTS, THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF OUR JOURNEY. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL BEFORE MARCH 9TH TO CELEBRATE ONE LAST TIME!
WITH LOVE AND GRATITUDE,
THE OFFICE BAR & GRILL TEAM - 🎉 Our 11th Annual Spring Forward Extravaganza! (March 9, 2025) 🌷Half Moon Bay State Beach, Half Moon Bay, CA
🌷 Join Us for the 11th Annual Spring Forward Extravaganza! 🌷
Celebrate one of our most exciting traditions and welcome the extra hour of evening sunlight together!📅 When: Daylight Savings Time Sunday, March 9
🕒 Time: Arrive anytime, Sunset is at 7:12 PM (an hour later than the day before!)
📍 Where: Half Moon Bay Beach, off Hwy 1 (Cabrillo Hwy) near 92.**### Event Highlights:
🌞 Soak up the extended evening light and watch the 7:12 PM sunset!
🏃♀️ Brave the Polar Bear Run into the surf (daring adventurers, unite!).
🍴 Enjoy a potluck feast of food and drinks brought by YOU and your New Beginnings friends. Sign-up for Your Potluck Contribution HERE!
🎉 Play games in the picnic area and on the beach—cornhole, frisbees, kites, and more!
🔥 Warm up around a cozy (and discreet) beach fire/BBQ.
🌱 Celebrate spring and new life in a fun, festive community atmosphere.🎉 After-Party Plans 🍀🍀🍀
Hope you can join us for an After-the-Beach-Party dinner at Cameron's Pub & Restaurant nearby (1410 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay - only 1.3 miles away). Please remember to RSVP separately for the dinner at the link above.### What to Bring to the Beach:
✅ Food & Drinks to Share: Sign-up for Your Potluck Contribution HERE! Post in the Comments if you wonder if we could use what you have to offer.
✅ Picnic Supplies: Plates, forks, spoons, knives, serving utensils, paper towels, cups, napkins—anything to make our meal great!
✅ Outdoor Games: Cornhole, frisbees, kites, or anything fun.
✅ Seating: Beach chairs or picnic blankets to sit on the ground.
✅ Warm Clothes: The weather can change fast—come prepared!
✅ Swimsuit & Towels: If you’re bold enough for the icy surf!
✅ Firewood: For a small fire in the barbecue pit.
✅ Sunscreen & Essentials: Whatever keeps you comfortable.
✅ Parking Money: $10 per car (carpool or walk in via Kelly Ave).💡 Have something you think we might need? Bring it along and let us know in the Comments!
Location details:
See the Half Moon Bay State Beach website for lots of details on our location. Our festivities take place at Francis Beach, at the end of Kelly Avenue. We'll be near the beach, near the restroom building, as in the past. Watch for our green sparkly streamers! On Highway 1, there are several entrances to Half Moon Bay State Beach - be sure you take Kelly Ave to reach our location!Carpooling:
If you're not already on the coast, the Ralston/92 Park-and-Ride lot is a great place for carpooling. Google Map link. Carpooling also means you can share the $10 beach lot parking fee for the day. Use the Comments area of this page to offer, request or coordinate a carpool!***
🌅 Let’s make this Spring Kickoff unforgettable—see you there!
10th Annual Spring Forward Event (2024) photos
🔴 By participating in any New Beginnings Social Events, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.
- 🎶 🍺 Dinner at Cameron’s Pub in Half Moon Bay! (After Spring Forward) 🍻 🎉Cameron's Restaurant and Pub, Half Moon Bay, CA
IMPORTANT NOTE: There is a chance that the bill will be grouped in sets of four, so please BRING CASH to make splitting the payment easier.
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After the Sun sets on our beach fun, please join us for a fun and cozy evening at Cameron’s Pub & Restaurant—a Half Moon Bay favorite for over 30 years and only 1.3 miles away from our beach picnic spot! 🇬🇧🍀 This charming British-style pub has a very interesting and checkered past and still is the perfect spot to enjoy delicious comfort food, great drinks, and the fantastic company of your New Beginnings Friends!📅 Date: Sunday, March 9
⏰ Time: 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM (closing time)
📍 Location: Cameron’s Pub & Restaurant, Half Moon Bay
📍 Address: 1410 South Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA🍽️ Feast on English Pub Classics!
Dig into favorites like Fish & Chips 🐟🍟, Bangers & Mash 🌭, Shepherd’s Pie 🥧, and Homemade Pasties 🥖, plus comfort foods you know and love. (Check out their menu!) Pair your meal with one of 19 beers on tap 🍺 or explore their collection of over 60 bottled varieties! Plus, they have a full bar if beer isn't your thing.🚌 A Unique Dining Experience!
Want to make the night extra special? Visit their authentic Red Double-Decker Bus 🚍 from London! 🎯 Feeling playful? Check out the game room with shuffleboard, darts, and classic pub games! 🎲🎯Cameron's Pub & Restaurant website. See their Yelp reviews and their menu (yum!). Check out Cameron's interesting and infamous history here!
Come hungry, bring friends, and let’s make it a night to remember! 🍻🥳 See you there! 🎶
PARKING:
Look for the big red double-decker bus 🚒 and you'll know you're in the right place! They have a large parking lot, but it is shared with their Inn guests. There is ample street parking just outside their lot on Wavecrest Road (perpendicular to Cabrillo Hwy). It gets pretty dark after the sun goes down. Use your phone flashlight to navigate the uneven pavement. 🔦🔴 By participating in any New Beginnings Social Events, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.
- 🍀"Pre-Saint Patrick's Day Celebration" at Freewheel Brewing Company🍀Freewheel Brewing Company, Redwood City, CA
### 🍀Pre-Saint Patrick's Day Celebration! 🍀
Get ready to raise a glass and celebrate the luck of the Irish a few days early! Join your fellow New Beginnings Social Events members for a fun-filled Pre-Saint Patrick’s Day gathering at Freewheel Brewing Company on:
📅 Friday, March 14th
⏰ 5:00 PM (band plays from 5 PM - 9 PM)
📍 Freewheel Brewing Company
3736 Florence St, Redwood City, CA 94063 (Marsh Manor Shopping Center)
https://www.freewheelbrewing.com### 🎶 Why You Should Join Us:
✅ 🎸 Live Music – Live music from Paddy O'Furniture! (The band name alone should make you want to join the festivities😃)
The Paddy'Os will be rocking the Wheel with traditional jigs and jams—classic pub favorites with all the rocking Irish like Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, The Pogues, U2, The Cranberries, and Van Morrison.
✅ 🍔 Delicious Eats – Burgers, wings, shrimp, fries & more!
✅ 🍺 Craft Beer Brewed In-House – Sip on something special!
✅ 💳 Easy & Hassle-Free – Order and pay individually at the counter.
✅ 🅿️ Plenty of Free Parking – No stress, just fun!As the Irish say, "Good friends are like four-leaf clovers—hard to find and lucky to have." 🍀
So come enjoy great company, good laughs, delicious food, classic sing-along, clap-along, drink-along songs, and an early toast to Saint Patrick’s Day. RSVP now and let’s make it a night to remember! 🎉💚
🔴 By participating in any New Beginnings Social Events, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.
