The Best Hotels Closest to Half Moon Bay State Beach in Half Moon Bay for 2026

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A historic building with arched windows and a brick facade, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and a reflecting pool.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy cliffs, and wildflowers.

A coastal golf course with a clubhouse, ocean view, and rolling hills in the background.

A covered patio with a wooden deck, outdoor furniture, and a pergola structure.

1. Nantucket Whale Inn

South Downtown, 1.6 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Jamie

NT$7,422

NT$8,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A coastal hotel with a large building overlooking the ocean, featuring a golf course and rocky cliffs.

A large, historic building with a well-maintained lawn and a golf course in the foreground.

A large, multi-story hotel with a golf course and beach views.

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Ocean Colony, 2.1 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Alix

NT$30,011

NT$37,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace. There are multiple seating areas with cushions and potted plants.

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

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

3. Half Moon Bay Lodge

Ocean Colony, 2.6 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Mark

NT$4,989

NT$5,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A building with stone walls, a covered entrance, and wooden barrels.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, bar stools, and a patterned floor.

A spacious living area with a stone accent wall, a leather sofa, and a coffee table.

A row of modern hotel buildings with a stone facade and multiple windows, featuring a prominent entrance with a stone archway.

4. Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

1.5 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Maria

NT$5,506

NT$6,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A storefront with large windows displaying home decor items, a sign reading "abode," and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.

A living room with a blue sofa, a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows.

A staircase with black balusters, a round wooden table with a potted plant, and a poster on the wall.

A calm beach with boats and a person walking along the shore.

5. BytheSea Inn

Heritage Downtown, 2 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Harold

NT$5,842

NT$7,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel lobby with marble reception desks, large windows, and a central fire feature.

A modern lounge area with large windows offering views of the airport.

A modern interior with a central bar area, seating, and a staircase.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

6. Grand Hyatt at SFO

18.4 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Colleen

NT$9,422

NT$10,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern reception area with a white reception desk, wooden paneling, and a colorful hexagonal wall design.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, large windows with sheer curtains, a blue sofa, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a blue wall, a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

7. Hyatt Place San Carlos

17 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Laura

NT$4,394

NT$5,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, hanging light fixtures, and framed artwork on the walls.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottoman, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

17.4 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Ashley

NT$3,443

NT$3,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, comfortable seating, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed in the adjacent room.

A modern lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central fireplace, and two armchairs.

A spacious restaurant with high wooden beams, multiple seating areas including tables and booths, and a large TV screen.

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos

18 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Philein

NT$4,955

NT$5,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A balcony with wicker furniture and a clear view of the cityscape.

A restaurant with wooden tables and red chairs, a bar area, and a wall with cultural illustrations.

A reception area with a counter, two computer monitors, and a sign that reads "In a Pinch".

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed in the adjacent room.

10. TownePlace Suites San Mateo Foster City

19 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

mariano

NT$5,249

NT$5,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern outdoor lounge area with a fire feature, seating, and large windows offering city views.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and pendant lighting.

A black car parked in front of a hotel entrance with a sign reading "Residence Inn by Marriott."

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport Millbrae Station

17.4 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

whittie

NT$6,292

NT$7,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A large white building with multiple windows and a flag.

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

A building with a sign that reads "CAFFÈ".

12. Oceano Hotel and Spa

El Granada, 6.7 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Chris

NT$9,052

NT$10,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 room with a view of the ocean through large sliding glass doors, a wicker chair, a small table with wine glasses, and a backpack on the floor.

13. The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay

El Granada, 6.1 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Marla

NT$10,269

NT$12,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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."

A modern interior with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the street and buildings outside.

14. The Dylan at SFO

17 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Ellen

NT$4,295

NT$5,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and a door leading to a bathroom.

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

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

15. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

17.9 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Chitla

NT$4,472

NT$5,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and artwork on the walls.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by outdoor furniture and a building with large windows.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a rack of dumbbells.

A Hilton Garden Inn with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

16. Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

19 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Donna

NT$3,983

NT$4,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a curved wooden balcony, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a television, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

17. Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

17.9 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Miguel

NT$3,808

NT$4,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a coastal landscape with cliffs and the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a window.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a view of the ocean and cliffs.

A modern interior with a stone fireplace, a dining area with a vase of flowers, and a blue patterned carpet.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Pacifica

18 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Tiffany

NT$5,483

NT$6,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

A modern waiting area with a flat-screen TV, two sofas, two armchairs, and a yellow ottoman.

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

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

19. Hotel Aura SFO

18.7 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Pam

NT$3,486

NT$4,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A modern cafe with yellow chairs, a bar area, and large windows.

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and string lights.

20. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

17.8 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Scott

NT$3,847

NT$4,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Half Moon Bay State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Nantucket Whale Inn	9.4 Exceptional 389 reviews	View
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay	9.2 Wonderful 698 reviews	View
Half Moon Bay Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 1,349 reviews	View
Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
BytheSea Inn	8.8 Excellent 24 reviews	View

Top Half Moon Bay State Beach Hotel Reviews

Nantucket Whale Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay, beautiful decor. A hair loud with other guest, but we didn’t mind."

BytheSea Inn

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay! We are planning to book our accommodations with ByTheSea Inn when we visit Half Moon Bay again."

Quality Inn Half Moon Bay/Miramar Beach

10/10 Excellent

"I would stay again. Property was Clean and staff very friendly. Great location."

Other attractions near Half Moon Bay State Beach

Poplar Beach

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Poplar Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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A coastal path leading to a wooden structure with a view of the ocean and distant land.

Francis Beach

9.0/10 (77 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Francis 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.

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A beach at sunset with waves crashing onto the shore and the sun setting over the horizon.

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.

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Redondo Beach

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Redondo Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Half Moon Bay Golf Links

9.2/10 (144 reviews)

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.

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Pelican Point Beach

9.0/10 (118 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Pelican Point 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.

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Elmar Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Elmar Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Half Moon Bay State Beach?

Half Moon Bay State Beach is located in Half Moon Bay. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options, and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 18 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Half Moon Bay State Beach?

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Half Moon Bay State Beach. Other good options within 5 miles include Half Moon Bay Lodge and The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Half Moon Bay State Beach?

Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Half Moon Bay State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Half Moon Bay State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Half Moon Bay State Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Half Moon Bay State Beach?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Half Moon Bay State Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Half Moon Bay State Beach?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Redondo Beach, Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay, and Dunes Beach. Enjoy nature at Miramar Beach, Mavericks Beach, or Capistrano Road Beach. Half Moon Bay Golf Links, Pillar Point Harbor, or Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail are some local sights worth checking out.

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Our top choices for Half Moon Bay State Beach hotels

1. Nantucket Whale Inn

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

3. Half Moon Bay Lodge

4. Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

5. BytheSea Inn

6. Grand Hyatt at SFO

7. Hyatt Place San Carlos

8. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos

10. TownePlace Suites San Mateo Foster City

11. Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport Millbrae Station

12. Oceano Hotel and Spa

13. The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay

14. The Dylan at SFO

15. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

16. Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

17. Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Pacifica

19. Hotel Aura SFO

20. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Compare popular hotels close to Half Moon Bay State Beach

Top Half Moon Bay State Beach Hotel Reviews

Nantucket Whale Inn

BytheSea Inn

Quality Inn Half Moon Bay/Miramar Beach

Other attractions near Half Moon Bay State Beach

Poplar Beach

Francis Beach

Manhattan Beach

Redondo Beach

Half Moon Bay Golf Links

Pelican Point Beach

Elmar Beach

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