Half Moon Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Half Moon Bay

With a population of 11,324, Half Moon Bay is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Half Moon Bay to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Half Moon Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Miramar Beach Restaurant (131 Mirada Road) and Navio (1 Miramontes Point Road) are great picks.

When to visit Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 300
1 night at 3-star hotel
Half Moon Bay in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 300
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Half Moon Bay in August, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 133 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Half Moon Bay, with an average rainfall of 3 mm.

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How to Get to Half Moon Bay

Plane

When flying to Half Moon Bay, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 18 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Half Moon Bay include Air Canada, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Half Moon Bay from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Half Moon Bay is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 36 km from Half Moon Bay. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Half Moon Bay, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 18 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Half Moon Bay include Air Canada, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Half Moon Bay from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Half Moon Bay is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 36 km from Half Moon Bay. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Half Moon Bay

Airlines serving Half Moon Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,238 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Half Moon Bay

From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay to great affordable options like the Beach House Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 419 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,156 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection and Quality Inn Half Moon Bay - Miramar Beach.

Where to stay in popular areas of Half Moon Bay

Most booked hotels in Half Moon Bay

Beach House Half Moon Bay
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 480+
Oceano Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 496+
The Oceanfront Hotel On Miramarbeach Hmb
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 628+
Bay Landing Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,156+
Half Moon Bay Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 274+

Renting a car in Half Moon Bay

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 per litre in Half Moon Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80. The most frequently booked car type in Half Moon Bay is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 per litre in Half Moon Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80. The most frequently booked car type in Half Moon Bay is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.