El Granada Travel Guide

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So I tend to see a lot of sunsets as you might find out... my favorite part is seeing how the textures and colors evolve and shift in the sky as the light perspective changes. I loved watching the Sand Pipers dance with the waves as they came in. That's Half Moon Bay in the distance and the world famous surf spot, Mavericks, just to the left of the headland.
So I tend to see a lot of sunsets as you might find out... my favorite part is seeing how the textures and colors evolve and shift in the sky as the light perspective changes. I loved watching the Sand Pipers dance with the waves as they came in. That's Half Moon Bay in the distance and the world famous surf spot, Mavericks, just to the left of the headland.
NO EDITING: cold and cloudy day at Mavericks. #JayMoriarty got famous here.... #California
#beachbound #lifeatexpedia #gnomads #beach
This place is actually pretty lame but the large crowds, and naval base in the hills make for an interesting silhouette.

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Our pick of the best El Granada Hotel Deals

Oceano Hotel and Spa

Oceano Hotel and Spa

4 out of 5
280 Capistrano Road Half Moon Bay CA
The price is AU$494 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$494
per night
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Half Moon Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room and a beautiful view.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Oceano Hotel and Spa
The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay

The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay

3.5 out of 5
4100 Cabrillo Hwy N Half Moon Bay CA
The price is AU$452 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$452
per night
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this beach hotel in Half Moon Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent stay.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3 out of 5
701 3rd St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$279 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$279
per night
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,037 reviews)
They need to be transparent about their parking situation. First of all its not free. And 2nd of all they dont have enough so if their garage is full you're out of luck and need to go somewhere else to park.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco

3 out of 5
1095 Market St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$177 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$177
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Inside, the staff is very helpful and accommodating without being invasive. The rooms are peculiarly engineered, so make sure that you know what you are about to spend the night in. I think the room that I rented for two nights is made for single travelers or a close couple because I was in a sky ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
380 S Airport Boulevard South San Francisco CA
The price is AU$159 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$159
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,740 reviews)
Good hotel.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
The price is AU$227 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$227
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,825 reviews)
I was able to hear noise from other rooms.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around El Granada

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Miramar

If you're spending some time in Miramar, Miramar Beach and Naples Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Miramar
Awesome place to visit and try their handcrafted spirits. Fun tours and tastings!!!

Princeton

While Princeton isn't home to many top sights, Capistrano Road Beach and Pillar Point Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

Princeton
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Alsace Lorraine

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alsace Lorraine and surrounding area, you can visit Half Moon Bay State Beach and Francis Beach.

Alsace Lorraine
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Heritage Downtown

Though Heritage Downtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Francis Beach and Poplar Beach.

Heritage Downtown
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Arleta Park

While Arleta Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Half Moon Bay State Beach and Poplar Beach.

Arleta Park
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South Downtown

While South Downtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Half Moon Bay State Beach and Poplar Beach.

South Downtown


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