Half Moon Bay Lodge in Half Moon Bay, California

The hotel offers an outdoor heated pool and hot tub open year-round, along with a games area stocked with board games and lawn games such as corn hole and ring toss. A gas fire pit with outdoor seating provides a space for guests to gather in the evening. Complimentary breakfast includes locally baked pastries, hot eggs, sausage, and make-your-own waffles.

Each of the 80 guest rooms and suites has a private balcony or terrace overlooking the Half Moon Bay Golf Links. Select rooms include wood-burning fireplaces and spacious layouts suited for families. Rooms come with a cable TV and a refrigerator, and some offer a patio that opens onto a grassy lawn area.

The lodge is less than a mile from the beach and a 1-mile drive from Half Moon Bay Golf Links. Downtown Half Moon Bay with its restaurants and shops is a short drive away. Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is 9 miles from the hotel, and the Mavericks surf contest location is 13 minutes by car.

The hotel provides 3,600 square feet of meeting space that can accommodate up to 60 guests for business retreats or events. A business center and 24-hour front desk support corporate travelers. The lodge sits between San Francisco and Santa Cruz, offering convenient access to both cities.

Dogs are welcome with special amenities, including designated grassy areas for walks. Families can use the games area, outdoor lawn games, and borrow beach cruisers for 2-hour rides. Free parking and spacious rooms with patios make group stays easy.

Location: Less than 1 mile from beach, next to Half Moon Bay Golf Links

Rooms: 80 rooms with private balconies, golf views, wood-burning fireplaces

Amenities: Heated outdoor pool, hot tub, fire pit, games area, free breakfast with local bakery

Business: 3,600 sq ft meeting space for up to 60 guests

Pet-Friendly: Dog-friendly with special amenities, grassy areas

Ideal for: Families, business travelers, couples, pet owners