Find hotels in Half Moon Bay, CA from CA $116

The best area to stay in Half Moon Bay is generally around Main Street in the downtown area or along the coast for ocean views.

Downtown Half Moon Bay, particularly around Main Street, offers a convenient and pleasant experience. This area is very walkable, featuring a collection of independent shops, art galleries, and restaurants housed in historic buildings. You'll find it easy to stroll from your accommodation to a nice meal or to browse for unique souvenirs.

For couples looking for a relaxing and scenic escape, staying along the coast offers unparalleled ocean access and views. Many accommodations here provide direct access to coastal trails and beaches, superb for leisurely walks or enjoying the sunset.

For highly recommended hotels in Half Moon Bay, consider The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Nantucket Whale Inn, Oceano Hotel and Spa, Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach, and Half Moon Bay Lodge.

The 5-star Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, with a 9.0 rating, offers an exceptional luxury experience. Guests frequently praise the incredible ocean views from the rooms and the helpful staff. Amenities include 24-hour room service, premium bedding, and on-site golf and tennis facilities. It is conveniently located near Manhattan Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Links.

Another excellent choice is the 3.5-star Nantucket Whale Inn, rated 9.4. This inn is known for its comfortable beds, amazing breakfast, and nice outdoor patio. It provides designer toiletries, rainfall showerheads, and deep soaking bathtubs, with some rooms featuring a fireplace. It is situated near Half Moon Bay State Beach and Poplar Beach.

The 4-star Oceano Hotel and Spa, with a 9.4 rating, is praised for its comfortable and clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, and beautiful location. Guests appreciate the excellent amenities, including fireplaces, designer toiletries, and deep soaking bathtubs. It is very close to Pillar Point Harbor and Capistrano Road Beach.

The 3-star Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach, with an outstanding 9.8 rating, offers tasty and amazing breakfast, comfortable and beautiful rooms, and excellent service. The staff are frequently described as friendly. It is perfectly located near Miramar Beach and the Waterfront Coastside Trail.

Finally, the 3-star Half Moon Bay Lodge, rated 9.0, features spacious and clean rooms, friendly and great staff, and a convenient location close to everything. Guests enjoy the free and good breakfast, as well as the clean and great hot tub. It also offers a heated pool and premium bedding, and is located near Manhattan Beach and Half Moon Bay State Beach.

For families visiting Half Moon Bay, excellent hotel options include The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay Lodge, and The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay.

The 5-star Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, with a 9.0 rating, is a superb choice, offering a pool and complimentary cribs and rollaway beds. Connecting rooms and sofa beds are also available, providing flexible sleeping arrangements for families. It is conveniently located near Manhattan Beach, Pelican Point Beach, and Half Moon Bay State Beach.

The 3-star Half Moon Bay Lodge, rated 9.0, provides a comfortable stay with spacious, clean rooms. They offer complimentary cribs, connecting rooms, and a child-friendly window design. Guests can enjoy free self-parking and a complimentary continental breakfast. The hotel is situated conveniently near Manhattan Beach and Pelican Point Beach.

Another highly-rated option is The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay, a 3.5-star property with a 9.2 rating. This hotel provides clean, great rooms, some with ocean views. Complimentary cribs, connecting rooms, and free self-parking are available. It is well-located near Miramar Beach and Pillar Point Harbor, and guests often praise the nice, warm pool and great hot tub. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Half Moon Bay

For a luxurious 5-star hotel experience in Half Moon Bay, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is an exceptional choice.

This 5-star hotel, boasting a 9.0 rating, offers guests a truly indulgent stay. The rooms feature premium bedding, including Egyptian cotton sheets, and many guests praise the incredible ocean views. Amenities such as 24-hour room service, a fireplace in the rooms, and designer toiletries add to the comfort. For recreation, the hotel provides onsite tennis courts, including outdoor options, and an onsite golf course. Valet parking is available for convenience. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is also very well-located, being just 0.2 km from Half Moon Bay Golf Links, 0.3 km from Pelican Point Beach, and 0.4 km from Manhattan Beach. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff and the hotel's nice location. Find more luxury hotels in Half Moon Bay

For an exceptional spa experience in Half Moon Bay, consider The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Oceano Hotel and Spa, The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay, or Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach.

The 5-star Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, with a 9.0 rating, offers a full-service spa with a wide array of treatments including manicures, pedicures, body wraps, body scrubs, Swedish massage, hot stone massage, and deep tissue massage. Guests can also enjoy the hot tub, steam room, and sauna. It is conveniently located near Manhattan Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Links.

Another excellent option is the 4-star Oceano Hotel and Spa, rated 9.4. This hotel provides a relaxing spa experience with various massage options like Swedish, deep tissue, sports, and hot stone massages. The comfortable and clean rooms, along with the friendly and helpful staff, contribute to its high rating.

The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay, a 3.5-star establishment with a 9.2 rating, also features an on-site spa offering massages and couples' treatment rooms. Guests frequently highlight the excellent and gorgeous location, clean rooms, and nice warm pool.

Finally, the 3-star Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach, boasting an impressive 9.8 rating, offers massage services including hot stone and Swedish massages. Guests consistently praise the amazing and tasty free breakfast, comfortable rooms, and the friendly staff. It is perfectly situated near Miramar Beach and Vallejo Beach. See all spa hotels in Half Moon Bay

Travellers love two beach resorts in Half Moon Bay: Beachfront California Coast Airstream and Stunning California Coast Airstream.

The Beachfront California Coast Airstream has an exceptional 10.0 rating and offers delightful ocean views, a convenient kitchen, and a lovely porch or lanai. It is very close to Tunitas Beach, just 0.1 km away, and Martins Beach is also nearby at 1.9 km.

Another highly-rated option is the Stunning California Coast Airstream, with a 9.4 rating. This resort also provides wonderful ocean views, a kitchen, and a balcony or porch. It is just 0.2 km from Tunitas Beach and 2.1 km from Martins Beach. See more stays near the beach in Half Moon Bay

For hotels in Half Moon Bay that offer free breakfast, consider the Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach, Nantucket Whale Inn, Mill Rose Inn, Half Moon Bay Lodge, or the Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection.

The 3-star Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach, with an outstanding 9.8 rating, provides a complimentary continental breakfast. Guests frequently praise its comfortable rooms, excellent service, and superb location just 0.3 km from Miramar Beach and the Waterfront Coastside Trail.

Another excellent option is the 3.5-star Nantucket Whale Inn, rated 9.4, which offers a free full breakfast. Guests often praise its comfortable beds and the nice house setting. It is located 1.8 km from Francis Beach.

The 4-star Mill Rose Inn, also rated 9.4, includes a free local breakfast. Travellers frequently highlight its clean rooms, great hospitality, and friendly staff. It is situated 1.5 km from Francis Beach.

The 3-star Half Moon Bay Lodge, with a 9.0 rating, provides a complimentary continental breakfast. Guests appreciate its spacious and clean rooms, friendly staff, and convenient location. It is 1.1 km from Manhattan Beach.

Finally, the Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection, rated 9.0, offers a free continental breakfast. Reviews often mention its clean and amazing rooms, plenty of free parking, and wonderful breakfast. It is 1.4 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach. Find more hotels with free breakfast in Half Moon Bay

For a fantastic pet-friendly stay in Half Moon Bay, consider The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Mill Rose Inn, Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection, Quality Inn Half Moon Bay/Miramar Beach, or The Miramar Inn & Suites.

The 5-star Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, with an impressive 9.0 rating, warmly welcomes pets and is located very close to Manhattan Beach and Pelican Point Beach. Guests frequently mention the incredible ocean views from the rooms and the helpful staff.

Another excellent choice is the 4-star Mill Rose Inn, boasting a 9.4 rating. This hotel is pet-friendly and provides food and water bowls for your companions. Guests consistently praise the clean, great rooms and the complimentary local breakfast.

The Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection, rated 9.0, is a great option for both dogs and cats, offering free food and water bowls. It also provides free self-parking, including extended duration and RV/bus/truck parking, as well as complimentary continental breakfast and free WiFi. The hotel is conveniently located near Half Moon Bay State Beach.

The Quality Inn Half Moon Bay/Miramar Beach, with an 8.6 rating, is another welcoming option for dogs and cats. It offers free self-parking, complimentary toiletries, and a free continental breakfast. It is situated very close to Miramar Beach and Roosevelt Beach.

Lastly, The Miramar Inn & Suites, rated 8.2, permits dogs and offers a complimentary continental breakfast. It is also just a short distance from Miramar Beach and the Waterfront Coastside Trail. See more pet-friendly hotels in Half Moon Bay

When looking for budget-friendly accommodation in Half Moon Bay, the Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach and the Half Moon Bay Lodge are both excellent choices.

The 3-star Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach boasts an exceptional rating of 9.8. Guests consistently praise the amazing and tasty breakfast, the comfortable and beautiful rooms, and the excellent service. Its location is a highlight, being just 0.3 km from Miramar Beach and 0.3 km from the Waterfront Coastside Trail. Free WiFi, free self-parking, and complimentary toiletries are also provided.

Another highly-rated option is the 3-star Half Moon Bay Lodge, with a strong 9.0 rating. Travellers frequently comment on the spacious and clean rooms, the friendly staff, and the convenient location that is close to everything. The free and good breakfast is also a popular feature, as is the clean and great hot tub. It is 1.1 km from Manhattan Beach and 1.1 km from Pelican Point Beach. Free WiFi and free self-parking are available. View all budget hotels in Half Moon Bay

For a romantic stay in Half Moon Bay, couples should consider the Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach, Oceano Hotel and Spa, and Nantucket Whale Inn.

The 3-star Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach, with an exceptional 9.8 rating, is perfectly situated just 0.3 km from Miramar Beach and 0.4 km from Vallejo Beach. Guests frequently praise the comfortable and beautiful rooms, the amazing breakfast, and the excellent staff. Many rooms offer lovely ocean views and feature private hot tubs and furnished balconies, ideal for a romantic escape.

The 4-star Oceano Hotel and Spa, rated 9.4, is another excellent choice for couples. It is conveniently located near Vallejo Beach (1.9 km) and Mavericks Beach (1.5 km). This hotel offers an onsite spa with a variety of massages, including Swedish, deep tissue, and hot stone, as well as couples treatment rooms, great for a relaxing experience together. Rooms often feature ocean views, furnished balconies, and cosy fireplaces.

The 3.5-star Nantucket Whale Inn, with a 9.4 rating, provides a delightful experience for couples. It is located near Francis Beach (1.8 km) and Half Moon Bay State Beach (1.6 km). Guests consistently highlight the comfortable beds, the amazing full breakfast, and the nice outdoor patio. This inn also offers couples dining options, adding to the romantic experience. See all romantic hotels in Half Moon Bay

For hotels in Half Moon Bay near Half Moon Bay State Beach, consider the Nantucket Whale Inn and the Mill Rose Inn.

The 3.5-star Nantucket Whale Inn, with a 9.4 rating, is located just 1.6 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach. Guests frequently praise its amazing breakfast and comfortable beds. Free full breakfast, free WiFi, and free self-parking are available.

Another excellent option is the 4-star Mill Rose Inn, also rated 9.4, which is 1.9 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach. This hotel offers a free local breakfast, free WiFi, and free self-parking. Guests consistently mention the clean and great rooms, as well as the friendly staff.

The best time to visit Half Moon Bay is typically during the late spring, from April to June, and the early autumn, from September to October.

During these months, you'll generally find the most pleasant weather. The famous "June Gloom" fog often lifts, revealing clearer skies and comfortable temperatures, ideal for exploring the coast or enjoying outdoor activities. This period avoids the busiest summer crowds and also the potential for winter storms.

For those looking to enjoy the area's natural beauty and outdoor pursuits, these shoulder seasons are perfect. You can explore the coastal trails, visit the Half Moon Bay State Beach, or even try surfing without the peak season rush. The agricultural landscape, especially the pumpkin patches in autumn, is also a big draw.

If you're interested in the annual Pumpkin Festival, visiting in October is a must.

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