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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Half Moon Bay has to offer.
Where to Eat in Half Moon Bay
If you’re looking for affordable options, Miramar Beach Restaurant (131 Mirada Road) and VIA UNO Cucina Italiana & Bar (2810 Cabrillo Highway One North) are great picks.
When to visit Half Moon Bay
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.
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. The shortest flight to Half Moon Bay from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 19h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Half Moon Bay. The train journey from Half Moon Bay to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $31 for a 1h 13m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Half Moon Bay is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 36 km from Half Moon Bay. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Half Moon Bay using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Half Moon Bay takes 684 km and will cost you around $77. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 708 km.
Airlines serving Half Moon Bay
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 The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $522 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,679 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
Hiring a car in Half Moon Bay
Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Half Moon Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. 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 car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.