Pilot Light

Coastal gem at Half Moon Bay

Perched right on the edge of the tarmac at Half Moon Bay Airport (KHAF), Pilot Light offers an immersive aviation experience that few coastal spots can match. Housed in a charming 1940s-era building with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, the cafe serves as a front-row seat to the airfield, where diners can watch a steady stream of Cessnas, Pipers, and experimental aircraft taxi, take off, and land against a backdrop of coastal mountains. The outdoor patio puts you just yards away from the action, making it a premier "fly-in" destination for pilots and a thrill for enthusiasts. With a menu that pays homage to the tradition of the "$100 Hamburger or Fish Taco's"