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California: Half Moon Bay, Ritz Carlton – Preserving Montara Mountain. Californa Beach TourThis summer, guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay will be able to assist the local community while vacationing.
Here's the scoop. The program called “Preserving Montara Mountain” offers guests an exclusive opportunity to learn about, and help maintain, the beauty of the undeveloped coastal mountain-area for future generations.    
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is collaborating with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Avalon Transportation (SF) for a half-day program of hiking designed to teach guests about the unique ecology of the region and learn about the tunnel and bridge project currently underway to realign California’s Route 1 between the towns of Pacifica and Montara, CA; an area known as Devil’s Slide. The bridges pass over a valley containing ponds and wetlands that are home to the endangered red-legged frog.

Guests will first join the Ladies and Gentlemen of the resort, Caltrans engineers and geo-technical specialists for a hike along Montara Mountain. The specialists will explain the environmental and historical significance of the tunnel and bridge project and its impact on the Mountain and surrounding areas. Guests will then work with a biologist and assist in eliminating non-native plants within the region’s large-scale preservation and restoration areas.  The program is available at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay on selected dates throughout the year.

“Give Back Getaways” is the most recent opportunity to volunteer under Community Footprints, The Ritz-Carlton social and environmental responsibility program. “We have come to recognize the interest many of our guests have in becoming more involved in the region where they are spending their vacation. Many of them are active volunteers in worthwhile activities at home, and want to continue this spirit of giving when they visit other parts of the world,” explained Simon F. Cooper, president and chief operating officer. “We believe Give Back Getaways is a unique way for our hotels to partner with guests to provide an experience both memorable and personally enriching,” he added.

The Ritz-Carlton, Half MCaliforna Hikeoon Bay is a 261-room destination spa and golf resort, 30 miles south of San Francisco. Set atop a rugged bluff overlooking 50 miles of pristine California coastline, the timeless oceanfront estate provides guests with a relaxed yet refined experience, whether for a romantic getaway, meeting or special event. The resort opened spring 2001 and has earned the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award for the sixth consecutive year. For reservations, please contact your travel professional or toll-free at 1-800-241-3333. For additional information, please call the resort directly at (650) 712-7000, or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/hmb

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