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. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Half Moon Bay has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Half Moon Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mezza Luna Restaurant (459 Prospect Way) and It's Italia (401 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1024
1 night at 3-star hotel
Half Moon Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1024
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 15h 50m.

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 Budget and Fox, 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 15h 50m.

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 Budget and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Half Moon Bay

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Half Moon Bay

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,085 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,189 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,658 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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 Beach House Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 1,100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 3,540 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

AC Hotels by Marriott San Francisco Airport/Oyster Point Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 617+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 627+
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Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 410+
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Four Points by Sheraton Hotel and Suites San Francisco Airport
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
AED 412+
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Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
2 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
AED 195+
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Hiring a car in Half Moon Bay

Expect to pay AED 3.05 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 AED 36.58 and AED 48.77. The most frequently booked car type in Half Moon Bay is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.05 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 AED 36.58 and AED 48.77. The most frequently booked car type in Half Moon Bay is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.