There’s something about a fresh piece of salt water taffy that never fails to delight our sweet tooth, and it turns out there’s a charming little taffy shop in Half Moon Bay where you can stock up on all your favorite flavors. Boasting tons of old-fashioned charm and a seemingly endless selection of candy, you’re bound to be charmed by this place from the moment you walk in. There’s simply no chance of you leaving this lovely shop emptyhanded, so read on to learn all about this super sweet destination.
The historic town of Half Moon Bay is just full of charm, so of course it's home to one of the most charming taffy shops in Northern California: Half Moon Bay Salt Water Taffy Co.
Located in the town's Harbor Village shopping center, visiting this taffy shop feels like entering a bygone era. Barrels of salt water taffy boast a plethora of different flavors, ranging from old-time classics to flavors that any sweet tooth can love.
Whether you're into black licorice, vanilla, peppermint, peanut butter, cotton candy, or watermelon, there's truly something for everyone! Best of all, each piece of taffy is always fresh and will leave you wanting another...and another.
All in all, there are over 60 flavors amazing flavors to choose from, and some of them are unlike anything you've tried before. Enjoy strange taffy flavors like mint mojito, maple bacon, frosted cupcakes, and cherry cola for a unique change of pace.
Individual taffy flavors are sold for just $2.50 per quarter pound. You can either create your own custom bag of taffy or simply pick up one of their pre-mixed bags of assorted taffy. Just be warned that many say their taffy is downright addicting, so it's best to grab too much rather than too little!
This shop knows how to make delicious taffy, but that's not all they offer when it comes to nostalgic sweets. In fact, the store also consistently stocks old-fashioned candy from the '50s, '60s, '70s, and '80s. From Abba-Zaba to Pop Rocks and Pixy Stix, you won't be able to resist picking a few items up for old time's sake.
Salt water taffy is an iconic part of any visit to the beach, and a trip to Half Moon Bay simply isn't complete without picking some up. Drop by the delightfully old-fashioned Half Moon Bay Salt Water Taffy Co. for a taste of sweet nostalgia!
