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10 Best Hotels in Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay Lodge
Half Moon Bay Lodge
3 out of 5
2400 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA
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3.37 km from city centre
4.2/5Excellent! (1,613 reviews)

"It was spacious and the front desk staff automatically asked if I need extra bed without me asking. That was pretty nice"…"

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2020

Half Moon Bay Lodge
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
5 out of 5
1 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$953
per night
7 Apr. - 8 Apr.
3.49 km from city centre
4.6/5Wonderful! (471 reviews)

"The view and location was breathtaking . That’s all i want to contribute"…"

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2020

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
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
AU$359
per night
22 Apr. - 23 Apr.
5.85 km from city centre
4.5/5Wonderful! (591 reviews)

"Most calming place I’ve stayed at. Great room and pool/hot tub. Quick walk to beach! Kind staff. Love the fireplace as well!"…"

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2020

The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay
Best Western Plus Cameron's Inn
Best Western Plus Cameron's Inn
2.5 out of 5
1400 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA
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AU$247
per night
29 Mar. - 30 Mar.
1.8 km from city centre
4.5/5Wonderful! (290 reviews)

"Great little hotel off the main highway. Freshly remodeled, awesome pub in the parking lot that you can walk too with great food and drinks. Little hidden gem for the price. Staff was very friendly!"…"

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2020

Best Western Plus Cameron's Inn
Oceano Hotel and Spa
Oceano Hotel and Spa
4 out of 5
280 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, CA
AU$574
per night
16 Apr. - 17 Apr.
6.54 km from city centre
4.4/5Excellent! (1,080 reviews)

"The property is very nice and clean.. the ocean view in our room it’s spectacular and also the staff are professional. The indoor gym was great and overall stay was excellent. The negative part is the restaurant is closed and no complementary breakfast like other hotels. But would still recommend ..."…"

Reviewed on 2 Mar. 2020

Oceano Hotel and Spa
Zaballa House
Zaballa House
3 out of 5
324 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA
AU$164
per night
8 Apr. - 9 Apr.
0.19 km from city centre
3.8/5Good! (1,138 reviews)

"Historic building well maintained preserving many original fixtures. A small museum of early years in half moon bay. Good breakfast."…"

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2020

Zaballa House
The Miramar Inn & Suites
The Miramar Inn & Suites
2 out of 5
3020 Cabrillo Hwy N, Half Moon Bay, CA
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$176
per night
29 Mar. - 30 Mar.
3.89 km from city centre
3.8/5Good! (398 reviews)

"Over all Good place for the price. Excelente location."…"

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2020

The Miramar Inn & Suites
Coastside Inn
Coastside Inn
2 out of 5
230 S. Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA
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0.47 km from city centre
3.8/5Good! (1,005 reviews)

"Great clean rooms. Breakfast was great as well as the staff. Highly recommend this place for the price."…"

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2020

Coastside Inn
Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach
Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach
3 out of 5
407 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA
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4.34 km from city centre
4.7/5Exceptional! (683 reviews)

"The beach house was great. Staff was very accomodating. I really enjoyed my stay."…"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2020

Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach
Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn
2 out of 5
51 Ave. Alhambra, Half Moon Bay, CA
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$142
per night
29 Mar. - 30 Mar.
6.59 km from city centre
3.5/5Good! (556 reviews)

"we got the remodeled room and it was nice but some of the furniture was pretty dirty (stained) and there was a really loud ice machine outside our room but not too bad, i was able to sleep through it."…"

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2020

Harbor View Inn
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Visiting Half Moon Bay

Travelers to Half Moon Bay give high marks for the beaches, top-notch restaurants, and pristine golf courses. This relaxing city also attracts tourists with its festivals. Mavericks, Computer History Museum, and Twin Peaks are some of the top sights around the area.

  • You'll find 534 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in the larger area of San Francisco
  • The closest major airport is in San Carlos, CA (SQL) 16.8 from the city center
  • The next closest is in San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) 17.3 away

Sightseeing and Staying in Half Moon Bay

The beaches and hiking trails highlight the city's natural beauty with places to visit including Mavericks, Francis Beach, and Half Moon Bay State Beach. Top activities include surfing and golfing, while Waterfront Coastside Trail is one place to visit. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay and Dunes Beach.

As you plan your holiday retreat, you'll find 18 hotels and other lodging options available to select from in Half Moon Bay. Below are top ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:

  • Landis Shores Oceanfront Inn - With a stay at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast, guests can enjoy access to free parking and a computer station, along with an in-room fireplace. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its beach locale and helpful staff.
  • Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach - Our customers like the breakfast and beach locale at this hotel. With a stay at this 3-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and free parking, along with an in-room fireplace.
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay - This 5-star hotel features a full-service spa, a golf course, and 3 restaurants. Expedia customers like its beach locale and helpful staff.

Top places to visit outside the city include Computer History Museum, located 19.6 mi (31.5 from the city center, and Twin Peaks, which is 19.9 mi (32 away.

Dressing for Half Moon Bay

  • Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 60°F, while nighttime temperatures stay around 41°F
  • From April to June, the average is 65°F during the day and 42°F at night
  • July through September sees average temperatures of 66°F during the day and 42°F at night
  • Half Moon Bay gets about 27.95 inches of rain per year
  • September and August are usually the hottest months averaging 66°F, while January and February are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 42°F

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Recent Reviews in Half Moon Bay

    Coastal Home - Walk to Beach/close to San Francisco and San Jose
    COASTSIDE COMFORT at the Seaside Retreat…
    5 out of 5
    We recently spent a week at the Coastside Retreat in El Granada and could not have been happier. The 2 bedroom, 1 bath flat was well appointed, comfortable and extremely clean. The kitchen was bright and spacious and well appointed for making meals. While located in a quiet neighborhood, a convenience store is a block and a half away. This ground floor unit of a duplex is walking distance from Surfer's Beach and Pillar Point Harbor, so there were plenty of restaurant and entertainment choices nearby. It is also close to Quarry Park and hiking trails in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. We appreciate that the owners, Mary-Anne and Brian, (who live in the upstairs unit) added a personal touch by placing fresh flowers and orchids in the duplex before our arrival. They also left books about the area and local magazines to browse, along with a number of card and board games. The check-in and check-out process was easy and well-detailed in the Guest Binder left on the kitchen table. I highly recommend this VRBO rental. We left happy and refreshed. …
    A verified traveller stayed at Coastal Home - Walk to Beach/close to San Francisco and San Jose
    Posted 2 months ago
    Coastal Home - Walk to Beach/close to San Francisco and San Jose
    Grand Hyatt San Francisco Union Square
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 out of 5
    Everything was wonderful and people were kind. The hotel is clean …
    A verified traveller from Orlando stayed at Grand Hyatt San Francisco Union Square
    Posted 2 weeks ago
    Grand Hyatt San Francisco Union Square
    Hotel Spero
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 out of 5
    The property had beautiful architecture. It was clean and in a great location.…
    A verified traveller stayed at Hotel Spero
    Posted 2 weeks ago
    Hotel Spero
    Harbor View Inn
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 out of 5
    Great service with both receptionists. Hats off to Renee and Betsy…
    A verified traveller stayed at Harbor View Inn
    Posted 4 months ago
    Harbor View Inn
    Spectacular Ocean Views, Beach Access 5 BR Home Near Ritz Carlton
    Moms & Daughters Weekend Getaway…
    5 out of 5
    The pictures don't do this place justice, it is more beautiful in person. It fit 10 adults perfectly and one baby which this house had so many baby toys it was awesome! We loved the view and the quick access to several walking paths and beach access. One critique would be the fire pit on the patio, it was a little difficult to get started and once we finally got it working it did not pump that much heat. Luckily we had nice weather and we did not have to rely on this heat source. Thank you to the property manager who was very responsive whenever I reached out. We hope to book this place again.…
    A verified traveller stayed at Spectacular Ocean Views, Beach Access 5 BR Home Near Ritz Carlton
    Posted 2 months ago
    Spectacular Ocean Views, Beach Access 5 BR Home Near Ritz Carlton

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