Welcome to The American Legion Coastside Post 474

The American Legion Family is honoring the nation’s 250th birthday with a commitment to embracing physical activity, supporting mental health and serving its communities. The USA 250 Challenge encourages American Legion Family members, other veterans and all Americans to participate, and even raise additional money to support our disabled veterans and families in need through The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation.

American Legion National Commander Dan Wiley encourages everyone to join the challenge, which was launched by Past National Commander James LaCoursiere on July 3, 2025. The year-long initiative offers three categories — fitness, mental wellness and community service — in order to engage more American Legion Family members and others to participate. 

Participants may engage in one, two or all three activities as an individual or as part of a team like an American Legion post, American Legion Auxiliary unit, Sons of The American Legion squadron and/or an American Legion Riders chapter. 

For a $30 registration fee, participants will receive their choice of a USA 250 Challenge tech shirt. Donations will go to the Veterans and Children Foundation (VCF).

 The American Legion Coastside Post 474 hosts many special events.

Thursday night we have a $5 blind draw dart tournament.

Friday nights we now have live music from 7:30-10:30pm.

All new & improved karaoke has moved to Saturday night & is all ages from 8:00-9:30pm, 21 & up after 9:30pm until 11:30pm

We offer live music on Friday nights whenever we can.

If we don't have a band booked, we offer an extra night of karaoke to keep things interesting.

These shows are ages 21 & up only.

On Saturday & Sunday afternoons we offer live music by many excellent local bands & musicians.

These shows are all ages & no cover.

We hold ceremonies on Veterans Day & Memorial Day to honor, remember & thank our veterans for their service. 

We make corned beef & cabbage on St. Patrick's Day.

We have a BBQ Picnic on 4th of July with live music & a ton of fun outdoor games, activities & prizes for kids.

We celebrate Thanksgiving & Christmas Day, by cooking up some good food and sharing with our vets and their friends and families.

There are many additional events throughout the year ranging from community fundraisers, the Auxiliary's annual 'New-to-You" jewelry sale & blind auction, pet adoption events, celebrations of life, birthdays, retirement parties, motorcycle club poker & holiday toy runs & more.

If you are interested in booking an event at our venue or if you are a musician or band interested in performing at Post 474, contact Coastside Post 474 Commander: Michael J Jones @ coastsidepost474@gmail.com.

The American Legion Coastside Post 474 is a small coastside watering hole located 1 block from Pillar Point Harbor in "Princeton-by-the-Sea" aka Half Moon Bay. A place for U.S. veterans, their families & friends to gather and enjoy swapping stories over a draft beer, shot or a specialty cocktail.

Coastside Post 474 is not just a bar.

We have many things to offer folks of all ages. From indoor & outdoor games to special events. Directly to the right of the front door is the path to our beautiful Veteran's Garden. It is a must-see work of art and beauty created by our own post members. 

Post 474 is a family & dog friendly venue with a huge covered back patio equipped with a full outdoor kitchen. Outdoor live music stage, picnic tables with umbrellas, large lawn area for well-behaved dogs to run & play. There is a ping pong table on the patio & cornhole & horseshoes on the lawn.

Inside the bar there are 2 dart boards, playing cards, cribbage, dominos, dice, chess and most important we have a full bar, including soft drinks, iced tea and juices. We have a new snack menu that includes Chicken Pot Pies, Deep Dish Pizzas, Ham & Cheese Croissants, Cup O' Noodles & Haagen Das Ice Cream bars. We also offer candy, popcorn, chips, pretzels and peanuts.