Moss Beach Distillery

Moss Beach Distillery.
Moss Beach Distillery in 2009

Moss Beach Distillery is a restaurant in Moss Beach, California, located on a cliff which overlooks the Pacific Ocean. It is officially designated as a California Point of Historical Interest.[1] Originally established in 1927 as a speakeasy, it converted into a successful restaurant after the repeal of Prohibition in 1933.[2][3]

History

The restaurant dates back to the Prohibition era when it was a speakeasy called Frank’s Place. Owner Frank Torres built the club in 1927 Reportedly, illegal whisky was brought from ships, to the beach, and into vehicles for transport to San Francisco.[3]

Awards & Publications

  • VIA Magazine Features the Moss Beach Distillery as a Member Favorite Destination Restaurant
  • Reader's Choice Half Moon Bay Review 2014: #1 Best Happy Hour, #1 Best place to Watch Sunsets, #1 Most Romantic
  • Bay Area A List: #1 Best Waterfront Dining, #1 Best Romantic Restaurant
  • OpenTable Diners: One of the Top Scenic View Restaurants in America
  • VIA Magazine Lists the Moss Beach Distillery Among 16 Best Pet Destinations in the West
  • CNN Travel: "Five Fido-friendly getaways"
  • Thrillist's 10 Restaurants Where Dogs are Served Steak, Beer, and Ice Cream
  • Sunset Magazine: Northern California Editor's Picks

Legend

According to legend, a "Blue Lady" ghost is reportedly seen in and around the restaurant; named because she is reportedly dressed all in blue.

References

  1. ↑ History - MossBeachDistillery.com
  2. ↑ June Morrall (2010). Moss Beach. Arcadia Publishing. pp. 58–. ISBN 978-0-7385-8075-3.
  3. 1 2 "Moss Beach Distillery in Moss Beach, California". California Beaches. Locality LLC. Retrieved 3 February 2018.

Coordinates: 37°31′04″N 122°30′46″W / 37.5178°N 122.5128°W / 37.5178; -122.5128

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