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A spacious, well-lit atrium with a high ceiling and skylight, featuring a central seating area with a sofa and armchairs, surrounded by a patterned rug.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area and multiple windows.

A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, multiple levels, and indoor plants.

A modern lobby with a sofa, yellow armchair, and a round coffee table.

1. Hotel Aluxor SFO

11.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Cong

CA $140

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.

A modern reception area with a green wall, a sofa, a lamp, and a bookshelf.

A modern storefront with a neon sign reading "The Dylan."

An outdoor patio area with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants.

2. The Dylan at SFO

11.9 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Stacy

CA $187

CA $221 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and lounge chairs.

A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and string lights.

3. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

12.8 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Celeste

CA $176

CA $202 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central open space, multiple seating areas, and a glass ceiling.

A large, modern hotel with a prominent glass facade and multiple levels.

A bar area with multiple screens displaying sports events, a well-stocked bar with various bottles, and seating for guests.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the city and water.

4. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

13.5 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Roberto

CA $188

CA $253 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A coastal property with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a view of the ocean.

A cozy interior with a coffee station, seating area, and a fireplace.

A living room with a fireplace, a large window overlooking the ocean, and a seating area with patterned chairs.

A coastal building with a prominent tree, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a view of the ocean.

5. Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach

9.2 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Colin

CA $449

CA $501 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A coastal beach with rocky cliffs and clear blue waters.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a black and white backsplash, and a neon sign reading "Inn at Rockaway."

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a wooden table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, built-in sink, and a compact refrigerator.

6. Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

5.2 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Mark

CA $183

CA $213 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

The exterior of Gateway Suites hotel with a prominent sign, large windows, and a well-maintained garden area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass door entrance, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a red wall with a clock.

7. Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

11.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Nisar

CA $94

CA $115 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a fireplace, a dining area, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and elegant decor.

A large white building with multiple windows and a flag.

A couple embracing on a beach with the ocean in the background.

8. Oceano Hotel and Spa

7.3 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

John

CA $449

CA $501 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and buildings. There is a desk with a telephone and a lamp.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.

9. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

13.6 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Clifford

CA $210

CA $237 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern kitchen with marble flooring, a bar area with stools, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A modern lobby with a cityscape mural, a reception desk, seating area, and a door with blinds.

A laundry area with a washing machine and dryer, a sign indicating guest laundry use, and a door leading to a room.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bench.

10. Hotel Skye SFO

11 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Virginia

CA $161

CA $193 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A reception area with a counter, two patterned chairs, a yellow ottoman, and a large blue potted plant.

A hotel dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

An underground parking garage with concrete floors and walls, several cars parked, and visible structural supports.

11. Hotel Aura SFO

11 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Charles

CA $156

CA $186 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A room with a large bed, a wooden cabinet with glass doors, a wall clock, a framed picture, and a window with a curtain.

A motel with a sign for Ritz Inn, a parking lot, and a building with multiple rooms and balconies.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a shelf with a box.

12. Ritz Inn San Francisco SFO Airport

11 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Hiroshi

CA $116

CA $133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A dining area with tables set for service, large arched windows, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lounge area with a large window offering a view of the desert landscape, a comfortable seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.

A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating, a waterfall feature, and a restaurant named "GRILLE ONE."

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a glass-enclosed area with plants, and a poolside seating area.

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

14.9 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Jean

CA $204

CA $232 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A room with a blue sofa, a small table with a plant and a champagne bucket, and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A multi-story hotel with bay windows and a well-maintained lawn.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a sink, and a window with a view of the outside.

14. Harbor View Inn

7.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Briana

CA $221

CA $272 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with a gravel path and a bicycle.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a leather armchair, a coffee table with a champagne bucket, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear blue water, and green vegetation.

15. Seal Cove Inn

4.8 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Fredric

CA $472

CA $529 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a distant airplane. There is a bed, two chairs, a desk with a lamp, and a television.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

16. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

15.3 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Richard

CA $181

CA $206 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A restaurant with tables and booths, large windows with ocean views, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A coastal hotel with a prominent tower, situated by the sea with rocky shorelines and hilly terrain in the background.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and a beach.

17. Pacifica Lighthouse Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

5.3 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Neha

CA $179

CA $209 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A living room with a large window overlooking the beach, a fireplace, and a sofa.

A beachfront hotel with multiple stories, a sandy beach in the foreground, and a forested hillside in the background.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

18. The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay

7.8 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Joseph

CA $424

CA $497 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a chessboard, and hanging floral decorations.

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, string lights, and hanging floral decorations.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a bench, a table, and string lights.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

19. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

11.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Susan

CA $198

CA $235 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel with a courtyard, arched walkways, and a sign reading "Half Moon Bay Lodge".

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, stone wall, and a large arched window.

A building entrance with a wooden door, a lantern, and a planter with flowers.

An outdoor patio area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central fire pit.

20. Half Moon Bay Lodge

16.5 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Rahul

CA $235

CA $275 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Aluxor SFO	8.6 Excellent 3,001 reviews	View
The Dylan at SFO	9.2 Wonderful 1,877 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport	9.2 Wonderful 2,252 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,544 reviews	View
Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Gray Whale Cove State Beach Hotel Reviews

Oceanview Family Retreat with Saltwater Hot Tub – Steps from the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The property was in a perfect location. We could explore the vineyards north of SF as well as some lovely spots to the south. The house was perfect for our family - providing lovely space. The hot tub was a treat for after a hike. We saw whales from the patio! The dishwasher was not working - but we had folks willing to take care of dishes. It was a wonderful week."

San Francisco Bay area: Elegant Pacific Ocean View, sleeps 10, gourmet kitchen

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the house, views are stunning, gourmet kitchen was great as our family loves to cook. Hot tub nice and hot. Beautiful artwork and furnishings. Excellent location."

Oceanview Beach Home – Walk to Beach, Trails, Food, Family Activities

10/10 Excellent

"The house is very nice, clean, and near the beach. The host was very easy to communicate with and always friendly, accommodating, understanding, and timely with responses to any issues I had. The house has nice views of the beach from the second floor. Plus, the host is pet friendly, which was key for us since we were there to compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships that weekend."

Relax And Enjoy The California Coast From This Lovely Private Suite

10/10 Excellent

"I so appreciate these hosts allowing our large, but well-behaved dogs. We loved turning on the little fire on the patio. I even saw a whale out in the ocean while I was sitting on the deck enjoying morning coffee. Husband and I loved walking the in neighborhood and on local trails. The neighborhood has a funky charm and character. Nice and quiet. And we hit up two dog-friendly restaurants in the area: Sam's Chowder House, and Moss Beach Distillery. Had a great time!"

Small Home with Ocean View walk to Restaurants, Brewery, Shops, Beach

8/10 Good

"Vote ew was amazing"

Cabo San Pedro - S.F. Ocean Views - Penthouse

8/10 Good

"Host was available right away when I got stuck on the tram (I bumped the emergency stop button on accident). She was kind and patient and very thorough to make sure we made it to the top. The views are stunning and the wall of sliding glass doors/windows keep it open and fresh . My only complaint is that the carpet could be replaced to make the place feel even brighter and cleaner. It’s definitely a memorable stay!"

Stunning Oceanview Coastal Home – Beach, Trails, Family Activities

8/10 Good

"Definitely my dogs hapoy place - the windows still are not fully operational - the vie s of the hiking trail are amazing and ease to hiking trail and the beautiful beach is what we go for and the quiet down time. However the yard could use some work although it was cut it was not swept up so lots of foxtails everywhere which are dangerous for dogs to inhale.. minimal upkeep so a little overpriced for the space but we keep going back because our boy The Bear loves looking out the windows and is familiar"

Secluded Forest Oasis - Your Ultimate Retreat Awaits!

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful property. I wish I had known it was heavy on the stairs. Not the best fir seniors. Otherwise a grest place."

New Themed Coastal 4Bed w/ Pool/Arcades/Foosball

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you"

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A beach at sunset with silhouettes of people and waves.

Pacifica State Beach

9.2/10 (258 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Pacifica State Beach during your travels in Linda Mar? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

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A rocky beach with waves crashing against a cliff and a large rock formation in the distance.

Rockaway Beach

9.2/10 (378 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Rockaway Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Pacifica.

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A coastal trail leading to a beach with ocean waves, a clear sky, and distant hills.

Mori Point

Explore the great outdoors at Mori Point, a lovely green space in Pacifica.

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A coastal landscape with a beach, golf course, and city in the background.

Sharp Park Beach

9.0/10 (72 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sharp Park Beach during your trip to Pacifica?

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University of Surfing

7.8/10 (27 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to University of Surfing during your stay in Pacifica. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the hiking trails.

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JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

9.8/10 (21 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and also enjoy the hiking trails in Moss Beach. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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San Francisco Bay Discovery Site

You can find out about the history of Park Pacifica with a trip to San Francisco Bay Discovery Site.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gray Whale Cove State Beach?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Gray Whale Cove State Beach, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. You'll find 180 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Gray Whale Cove State Beach?

Pacifica Beach Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 2.5 mi (4 km) from Gray Whale Cove State Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Ocean View Inn and anchor inn pacifica.

How many hotels will I find close to Gray Whale Cove State Beach?

Expedia has 180 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Gray Whale Cove State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gray Whale Cove State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Gray Whale Cove State Beach.

What can I see and do near Gray Whale Cove State Beach?

Enjoy the outdoors at JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Mori Point, or Pacifica Dog Park. Dip your toes in the water at Montara State Beach, Pacifica State Beach, and Rockaway Beach. Capistrano Road Beach, Mavericks Beach, and Pillar Point Harbor Beach are beautiful places to appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for Gray Whale Cove State Beach hotels

1. Hotel Aluxor SFO

2. The Dylan at SFO

3. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

4. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

5. Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach

6. Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

7. Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

8. Oceano Hotel and Spa

9. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

10. Hotel Skye SFO

11. Hotel Aura SFO

12. Ritz Inn San Francisco SFO Airport

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

14. Harbor View Inn

15. Seal Cove Inn

16. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

17. Pacifica Lighthouse Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

18. The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay

19. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

20. Half Moon Bay Lodge

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Top Gray Whale Cove State Beach Hotel Reviews

Oceanview Family Retreat with Saltwater Hot Tub – Steps from the Beach

San Francisco Bay area: Elegant Pacific Ocean View, sleeps 10, gourmet kitchen

Oceanview Beach Home – Walk to Beach, Trails, Food, Family Activities

Relax And Enjoy The California Coast From This Lovely Private Suite

Small Home with Ocean View walk to Restaurants, Brewery, Shops, Beach

Cabo San Pedro - S.F. Ocean Views - Penthouse

Stunning Oceanview Coastal Home – Beach, Trails, Family Activities

Secluded Forest Oasis - Your Ultimate Retreat Awaits!

New Themed Coastal 4Bed w/ Pool/Arcades/Foosball

Other attractions near Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Pacifica State Beach

Rockaway Beach

Mori Point

Sharp Park Beach

University of Surfing

JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

San Francisco Bay Discovery Site

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