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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Half Moon Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
₹ 26068
1 night at 3-star hotel
Half Moon Bay in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 26068
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 21h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Half Moon Bay is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 35 km from Half Moon Bay. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 21h 50m.

Car

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

Airports near Half Moon Bay

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Half Moon Bay

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 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 Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection, Half Moon Bay offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 42,103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 107,518 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Harbor View Inn and The Miramar Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Half Moon Bay

Most booked hotels in Half Moon Bay

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Oceano Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 25,812+
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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 107,518+
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,382+
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Half Moon Bay Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,994+
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Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,388+
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Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,191+
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Hiring a car in Half Moon Bay

Expect to pay ₹ 117 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 ₹ 1,401 and ₹ 1,868.

Expect to pay ₹ 117 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 ₹ 1,401 and ₹ 1,868.