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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay • Three Rocks Beach • OVER THE TOP

avg. $836 / night

Includes $44 / night in cash back

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

Room upgrades

Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

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PB hotel design editorial

Perched on the edge of sandstone cliffs above Half Moon Bay's Three Rocks Beach, where the land simply ends and the Pacific begins with no gradual transition, the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay was conceived as a grand coastal manor in the tradition of Northern California's shingle-style resort architecture. Opened in 2001 and designed by Hornberger + Worstell, the five-storey, 261-room property draws its massing from the great Edwardian resort hotels of the Atlantic seaboard — steeply pitched rooflines, dormered gables, brick and stone cladding — reinterpreted for a dramatically wild California headland where Pacific storms roll in without warning. The interiors move between two registers. Guestrooms, refreshed in a later renovation, carry a restrained coastal palette of dove grey, warm sand, and white panel moulding, with upholstered headboards in silvered linen and custom carpets patterned with abstracted tide-pool forms. The corridor rooms frame unobstructed ocean views through generous windows, while lower-level rooms open directly onto private terraces with fire pits set into the fairways of the adjacent Ocean Course. The dining spaces shift in mood: the main restaurant is dressed in deep mahogany-stained millwork beneath a coffered vaulted ceiling hung with cluster globe pendants, whereas the lighter breakfast room deploys white-painted exposed rafters, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and a botanically patterned rug that borrows colour from the coastal wildflowers visible just beyond the glass.

Travel notes

35min drive from San Francisco airport (SFO)

About

When the surrounding area is rich with natural resources and beauty, luxury comes with a distinctly local touch. At The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, guests can savor the Northern California sunset on a beautiful evening. Sample fine wines from vintners along the coast, craft smores over an open fire on their private terrace, discover the nourishing benefits of pumpkin at the spa, or tee off on two championship golf courses that are as beautiful as they are well-designed. Holding court on a bluff overlooking the ocean and just 20 miles from San Francisco International Airport this hotel in Half Moon Bay, California, celebrates its surroundings with an experience rooted in the element of fire and the discovery of wine.

Amenities

Kids Club

Pool

Room service

Restaurant

Fitness center

Kids Activities

Spa

Beachfront

Suites

Wheelchair Access

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Reviews

2,749 reviews

"Stayed one night for a quick getaway to Half Moon Bay. We were served a very nice glass of wine at check-in, and got a lovely room with an ocean view looking north. The room had all the amenities one would expect. Enjoyed a short walk to the beach just south of the hotel property. Enjoyed a good breakfast before checking out. A small complaint about the hand-held shower wand, which had a big leak at its hose attachment point, and sprayed water everywhere. A big complaint is the exorbitant parking charge. It was something like $30 when we last stayed here in 2017. It's now something like $70. That's absurd."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 22, 2026

"This is an iconic resort perched on the beautiful cliffs of Half moon bay overlooking the water. The property is surrounded by lovely grounds including a golf course and walkways along the cliffs and beaches. The views are just spectacular. The rooms were comfortable and the beds were very soft. The Staff was courteous. We were here for a corporate event and the meals that were served were also delicious."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 21, 2026

"The experience was top notch all the way around! Beautiful room, beautiful view, and the staff are beyond polite and accommodating!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 20, 2026

"Staying here was pure magic in a dream location perched on cliffs with stunning Pacific Ocean views that took our breath away at every sunset. Room service was top-notch, delivering delicious meals promptly with impeccable quality. Loved the cozy fireplace in our room, perfect for chilly evenings, plus the great amenities like the spa and golf courses made it an unforgettable must-visit spot. Highly recommend for luxury and relaxation!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 14, 2026

"If you are not staying at this hotel, be prepared to be treated poorly. Stopped here for lunch on a girls day out, thinking this would be a great treat. Boy were we wrong!! Sat down on the patio outdoors. The view was gorgeous. Waitress (Jolene I think her name was) immediately asked for credit card before we ordered anything, since we weren’t staying at the hotel. Odd, but whatever. She took our drink order and we ordered appetizers. Came back with drinks and app plates. Took food order. While later our food comes out delivered by food runner. Never saw our waitresses at our table again until we were finished eating. Didn’t ask if we needed drink refills, couldn’t ask about our missing appetizer. She was vey attentive to the 3 other tables, but wouldn’t even make eye contact with us so it was very difficult to flag her down. She finally shows up and we let her know we never got our app. She acted surprised that we even ordered it, even though she provided us with plates. Then comes the bill. We wanted it split 4 ways. Seemed to not be a problem, except when we got our cards back, she charged one card for the wrong table whose bill was $20 higher. Food and poor service was not worth the price. This experience put a bit of a damper on a nice girls day out."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 04, 2026

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