Carpool leaves El Nido Ranch Road at 6:30 AM. OR, meet at the MacDonald’s parking lot in Half Moon Bay at 7:30 AM. Go west on Hwy 24, take I-980 to I-880 south, and west on SR 92. Cross the San Mateo Bridge and continue to Half Moon Bay. Turn right at the first stoplight (N. Main Street), drive one block to the next light, and cross Hwy. 1 into the parking lot. We hope to see early returning shorebirds, gulls and seabirds. Low tide 10 AM. Primary stops will include Half Moon Bay Harbor, the Mavericks overlook, Pescadero Beach, and Pigeon Point Lighthouse. Bring lunch, liquids, and sunscreen – even when foggy or overcast, it’s easy to get a sunburn. Category 2.