With a population of 11,324, Half Moon Bay is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Half Moon Bay to see all of its attractions.
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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Half Moon Bay include Air Canada, Air New Zealand and Austrian Airlines. The shortest flight to Half Moon Bay from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 25m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Half Moon Bay. The train journey from Half Moon Bay to Santa Clara takes 1h 00m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 1h 15m trip.
Another option to get to Half Moon Bay is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 23 miles from Half Moon Bay. You’ll find branches of Fox and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Half Moon Bay, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Half Moon Bay takes 425 miles and will cost you around C$ 113. From Burbank, the ticket costs about C$ 111 for a journey of 470 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 C$ 437 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,296 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 C$ 1.43 per litre in Half Moon Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.06 and C$ 22.75. 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 rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.