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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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Half Moon Bay to see all of its attractions.

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$229
1 night at 3-star hotel
Half Moon Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
$229
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Half Moon Bay in August, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 64.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Half Moon Bay, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.

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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 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Half Moon Bay include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Half Moon Bay departs from Burbank and takes around 1h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Half Moon Bay is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 23 miles from Half Moon Bay. You’ll find branches of Turo and Getaround, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Half Moon Bay, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Half Moon Bay include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Half Moon Bay departs from Burbank and takes around 1h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Half Moon Bay is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 23 miles from Half Moon Bay. You’ll find branches of Turo and Getaround, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Half Moon Bay

Airlines serving Half Moon Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,093 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,339 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,511 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,920 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,640 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,964 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (786 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,350 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,752 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,587 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,285 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,681 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,111 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,199 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 $277 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $826 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, 461 reviews)
$322+
Oceano Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 868 reviews)
$357+
Harbor View Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1019 reviews)
$163+
Landis Shores Oceanfront Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 584 reviews)
$394+
Bay Landing Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3410 reviews)
$103+
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 200 reviews)
$826+

Renting a car in Half Moon Bay

Renting a car in Half Moon Bay costs $15 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 284% cheaper than airport locations in Half Moon Bay.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Half Moon Bay is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan 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.

Renting a car in Half Moon Bay costs $15 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 284% cheaper than airport locations in Half Moon Bay.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Half Moon Bay is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan 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.

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