Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Half Moon Bay travel guide

Half Moon Bay Tourism | Half Moon Bay Guide

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.

Article

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 July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 422
1 night at 3-star hotel
Half Moon Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 422
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 15h 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 Hertz 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 15h 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 Hertz and Europcar, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Half Moon Bay

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Half Moon Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,239 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,960 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Show more

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 S$ 492 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 1,196 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

See all
Beach House Half Moon Bay
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 477+
View
Oceano Hotel and Spa Half Moon Bay Harbor
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 528+
View
Harbor View Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 248+
View
Half Moon Bay Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 271+
View
Landis Shores Oceanfront Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 408+
View
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 1,196+
View

Hiring a car in Half Moon Bay

Expect to pay S$ 1.19 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 S$ 14.18 and S$ 18.90. 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 S$ 1.19 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 S$ 14.18 and S$ 18.90. 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.

Half Moon Bay Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Half Moon Bay city guide for the best Half Moon Bay travel tips. To help you organise your Half Moon Bay trip ideas, this Half Moon Bay visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.