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.
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.
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.
When flying to Half Moon Bay, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Half Moon Bay from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Half Moon Bay. The train journey from Half Moon Bay to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santa Clara, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 00m trip.
Another option to get to Half Moon Bay is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 23 miles from Half Moon Bay. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Half Moon Bay, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Fresno, the bus ride to Half Moon Bay takes 405 miles and will cost you around $106. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $137 for a journey of 435 miles.
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 $535 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,594 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.
Expect to pay $1.75 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 $20.91 and $27.87. 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.