Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. 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, Monsoon Himalayan Cuisine (20 Stone Pine Rd) and Pasta Moon (845 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay in December
Estimated hotel price
$289
1 night at 3-star hotel
Half Moon Bay in December
Estimated hotel price
$289
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 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Half Moon Bay include United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Half Moon Bay departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Half Moon Bay is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 35 km from Half Moon Bay. You’ll find branches of Turo and Kyte, 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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Half Moon Bay include United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Half Moon Bay departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Half Moon Bay is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 35 km from Half Moon Bay. You’ll find branches of Turo and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Half Moon Bay

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Half Moon Bay

KLM
Good (1,487 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,890 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,382 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,295 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,912 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,890 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,242 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 $400 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,070 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Half Moon Bay

Most booked hotels in Half Moon Bay

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Beach House Half Moon Bay
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 556 reviews)
$307+
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Oceano Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 940 reviews)
$300+
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Bay Landing Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3724 reviews)
$119+
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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 209 reviews)
$1,070+
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2612 reviews)
$177+
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Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2072 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Half Moon Bay

Renting a car in Half Moon Bay costs $58 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Half Moon Bay.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Half Moon Bay is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Half Moon Bay costs $58 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Half Moon Bay.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Half Moon Bay is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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