Half Moon Bay State Beach Tours

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There's nothing more enjoyable than spending time by the seaside. Round up the kids, arrange a picnic and enjoy the fresh air at Half Moon Bay State Beach.

Sometimes it's the places that don't cost a cent that are where we make the best travel memories. And you're bound to make a few at this free stretch of coastline in Half Moon Bay. When you're finished at Half Moon Bay State Beach, we also recommend swinging by Mavericks Beach, Miramar Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Links.

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Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

4.5 out of 5
per person
Sep 8 - Sep 15
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to San Diego (SAN)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (521 reviews)
I would recommend this hotel. The rooms were very comfortable and the atmosphere was very laid back and wellness-centric.

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Melrose Rooftop Boutique Residences

Melrose Rooftop Boutique Residences

4 out of 5
Fairfax District
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Oct 13 - Oct 18
found 24 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Hotel Angeleno

Hotel Angeleno

4 out of 5
Brentwood
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Sep 21 - Sep 26
found 9 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,723 reviews)
Didn’t get promised parking credit. Staff was excellent. Bed and hot water excellent. Towels rough. Soap/shampoo/conditioner dispensers hard to operate. TV/Wifi good. Restaurant good. Convenient to freeway and West Side shops and restaurants. Elevators a bit slow. Parking $40. Their Circle Club doesn’t apply to Expedia reservations. Swimming pool area needs more chairs.

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Popular places to visit

Sunset at Half Moon Bay beach. It was taken by my ip, no any editing but it looks so art :D

Poplar Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Poplar Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Poplar Beach
Pillar Point hike to Mavericks.

Francis Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Francis Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Half Moon Bay. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Francis Beach
Beach find

Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay during your travels in Half Moon Bay? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay
Amazing place to visit #halfmoonbaySf

Dunes Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Dunes Beach during your travels in Half Moon Bay? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Dunes Beach
So I tend to see a lot of sunsets as you might find out... my favorite part is seeing how the textures and colors evolve and shift in the sky as the light perspective changes. I loved watching the Sand Pipers dance with the waves as they came in. That's Half Moon Bay in the distance and the world famous surf spot, Mavericks, just to the left of the headland.

Miramar Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Miramar Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Half Moon Bay. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Miramar Beach

Redondo Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Redondo Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Redondo Beach

Best Lodging Options Near Half Moon Bay State Beach

Beach Cottage Near the Coastal Trail and the Ritz

Beach Cottage Near the Coastal Trail and the Ritz

Half Moon Bay
Beach Cottage Near the Coastal Trail and the Ritz
Stunning and unique AirStream on the Coastal Trail and near Poplar Beach

Stunning and unique AirStream on the Coastal Trail and near Poplar Beach

Half Moon Bay
Stunning and unique AirStream on the Coastal Trail and near Poplar Beach
Quaint 3-bedroom house fenced yard firepit, WiFi HalfMoonBay 3 blocks from beach

Quaint 3-bedroom house fenced yard firepit, WiFi HalfMoonBay 3 blocks from beach

Half Moon Bay
Quaint 3-bedroom house fenced yard firepit, WiFi HalfMoonBay 3 blocks from beach
Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz

Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz

Half Moon Bay
Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz
Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

2.5 out of 5
1400 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA
Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge

3 out of 5
2400 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA
Half Moon Bay Lodge
Upscale cottage: First block from the beach

Upscale cottage: First block from the beach

Half Moon Bay
Upscale cottage: First block from the beach
NO OPENINGS EVEN IF VRBO SAYS THERE ARE-there is a glitch: Check back in 2026!!

NO OPENINGS EVEN IF VRBO SAYS THERE ARE-there is a glitch: Check back in 2026!!

half moon bay
NO OPENINGS EVEN IF VRBO SAYS THERE ARE-there is a glitch: Check back in 2026!!
Poplar Beach Home

Poplar Beach Home

Half Moon Bay
Poplar Beach Home
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