5/5 - Excellent
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Half Moon Bay, CA
Travel Guide
Visit Half Moon Bay
Where to stay in Half Moon Bay
El Granada
Located 25 miles south of San Francisco, this coastal village boasts a unique concentric-circular street layout designed by architect Daniel Burnham. Accessible via State Route 1, it's nestled between Montara, Moss Beach, and Half Moon Bay.
Princeton
Princeton might not have many top sights, but Pillar Point Harbor and Mavericks Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is AED 462 per night from May 26 to May 27
AED 462
AED 544 total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,957 reviews)
"Great view"
Reviewed on 16 May 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AED 496 per night from May 21 to May 22
AED 496
AED 735 total
21 May - 22 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,435 reviews)
"Great staff!! Very friendly, quick check-in/check-out, Wonderfully helpful and informative. Would highly recommend this hotel. Great location."
Reviewed on 17 May 2025
Handlery Union Square Hotel
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AED 592 per night from May 21 to May 22
AED 592
AED 696 total
21 May - 22 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,395 reviews)
"Hotel has good central downtown location so it is convenient"
Reviewed on 15 May 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz
Half Moon Bay
Stay at this cottage in Half Moon Bay. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Poplar Beach and Half Moon Bay State ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
Quiet cottage in a quiet charming neighborhood
"No issues whatsoever. Everything worked and was as described."
Reviewed on 16 April 2025
Stylish Seaside Cottage - Walking to Beach
Half Moon Bay
Stay at this apartment in Half Moon Bay. Popular attractions Pillar Piont Beach and Vallejo Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
One night stay
"The place is nice"
Reviewed on 12 May 2025
Nantucket Penthouse - walk to restaurants, beaches, activies & so much more
Half Moon Bay
Stay at this vacation home in Half Moon Bay. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Poplar Beach and Half Moon Bay State ...
Great Half Moon Bay home base
"What a great find! Perfect space for our family. We love the shops and restaurants in HMB and being right on Main St. made this the perfect home base for wandering the town and also hopping over to the beach. Look forward to visiting again."
Reviewed on 28 December 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Miramar Beach
4.5/5(7 reviews)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Miramar Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Half Moon Bay. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Pillar Point Harbor
4/5(10 reviews)
Explore the waterfront of Pillar Point Harbor and enjoy other activities such as hiking in Half Moon Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Half Moon Bay Golf Links
Play a round of golf in Half Moon Bay at Half Moon Bay Golf Links, and enjoy other activities such as hiking. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Naples Beach
3/5(1 review)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Naples Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Half Moon Bay. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Capistrano Road Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Capistrano Road Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Manhattan Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Manhattan Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Reviews of Half Moon Bay
4.5
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Very relaxing and picturesque town.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Love the area. Lots of food options. Everyone seems so happy in Half Moon Bay.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
We will need to sample these other restaurants. They all look good. We love the beaches.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Beaches are absolutely beautiful but the food was terrible. We live in an area of world class dining and the food we found in and around Half Moon was reheated frozen food. Would only go back for a day trip for the beach and bring our own food.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Love HMB. Small town feel despite heavy tourist rush on weekends.
- Miramar Beach
- Mavericks Beach
- Pillar Point Harbor
- Half Moon Bay Golf Links
- San Gregorio State Beach
- Dunes Beach
- Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay
- Pelican Point Beach
- Naples Beach
- Capistrano Road Beach
- Manhattan Beach
- Waterfront Coastside Trail
- Francis Beach
- Redondo Beach
- Vallejo Beach
- Poplar Beach
- Cowell Ranch State Beach
- Pillar Piont Beach
- Roosevelt Beach
- Elmar Beach
- Half Moon Bay State Beach
- Santa Cruz Mountains
- Tunitas Beach
- Martins Beach