Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Half Moon Bay has to offer.

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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 VIA UNO Cucina Italiana & Bar (2810 Cabrillo Highway One North) are great picks.

When to visit Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$514
1 night at 3-star hotel
Half Moon Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$514
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. The shortest flight to Half Moon Bay from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

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 Europcar, 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. The shortest flight to Half Moon Bay from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

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 Europcar, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Half Moon Bay

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Half Moon Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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 $651 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,531 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

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$191+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$211+
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Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
2 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
$97+
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Hiring a car in Half Moon Bay

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.15 and $24.20. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.15 and $24.20. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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