I don’t know what possessed me to take my son to a tea house on his 1st birthday, but that’s exactly what I did. Surprisingly, it went well! Then we had my baby shower there before my daughter was born. I continued to bring my children to tea each year on their birthday and it became a cherished tradition…until I was on my early-morning walk one day and saw that “our” tea house had closed their doors - without warning; not even the chance to go one last time. I cried the whole walk home…

I’ve had this empty feeling about it ever since then, and the seed was planted to someday recreate that glorious tradition!

And now to backtrack a bit... When my kids were growing up, we used to play a game to pass the time in the car. I’d say, “If you were a shoelace factory, what would you call your store?” When they were very young, they’d say something like, “The Shoelace Factory” (hah!) but as they grew a little older, they’d think of more clever names like “Tied Up” or “The Lace Place.” It was fun to see their creativity expand even further as they aged.

So fast-forward to January 2023, the idea of opening a tea house always tucked in the corner of my heart, and one day, the name “By the Teashore” just popped into my head - and I took that as a sign that I was supposed to do this NOW!

It took searching and searching for the right location for two+ years, and amassing thousands of pieces of china, furniture, vintage chandeliers, vintage mirrors, artwork, etc., etc., and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have found the perfect location in a lovely 1903 house-turned-restaurant right in downtown Half Moon Bay at 724 Main Street!

It’s so joyful to welcome you By the Teashore to either begin your own traditions, or simply enjoy a delightful Afternoon Tea with your pals or family.

And remember, Everyone is Welcome By the Teashore!