Best for
Golfers can alternate between the Old Course's cypress-lined fairways and the Ocean Course's links-style terrain, adding variety to their rounds.
Best for
Golfers can alternate between the Old Course's cypress-lined fairways and the Ocean Course's links-style terrain, adding variety to their rounds.
What makes it special
Ask about Echoes of the Highlands to learn the history and playing technique of Scottish bagpipes during a guided session.
Room to consider
Consider the Signature Suite for its bathroom overlooking the bluffs, so you can enjoy the coastal scenery while taking a bath.
Insider tip
If staying in Cypress or Fairway House, request complimentary transportation to the main building when you prefer not to walk.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay occupies a dramatic bluff at Miramontes Point, where lawns and golf fairways meet the Pacific. The setting feels distinctly Northern Californian: sea air, changing light, cypress trees, and cool evenings around outdoor fire pits. San Francisco International Airport is 20 miles away, yet this is not a city hotel in coastal dress. Days here tend to follow the landscape, whether that means an early walk, a round of golf, or a long meal facing the water.
Weather gives the resort much of its character. Fog can soften the horizon, while clear afternoons reveal broad views along the coast. Travelers who want constant sun may find the climate unpredictable, but those who enjoy a more elemental shoreline will understand the appeal. The hotel works particularly well for couples, golfers, and families seeking a full resort within reach of the Bay Area. It is also a persuasive first or final stop on a California road trip.
Golf-course views distinguish this Guest House room, away from the main building. It has windows that open and an oversized chair, plus air conditioning and an in-room safe. Dogs are welcome in this category under the hotel’s pet conditions.
The bathroom has marble finishes, an oversized bathtub and a separate shower. A lighted makeup mirror and slippers are provided. The room’s facilities also include a mini fridge.
Self-parking is included for Guest House stays. Transport to the main building is also included when requested. Wired and wireless internet come at no extra charge in the room. Its telephone has voicemail and a speakerphone. One-touch blackout shades and a choice of goose-down or nonallergenic foam pillows are provided.
Golf-course views distinguish this Guest House room, away from the main building. It has windows that open and an oversized chair, plus air conditioning and...
This category is in the main building. It has no view or connecting rooms.
The room has windows that open and an oversized chair. Air conditioning, a mini fridge and an in-room safe are also provided. This category includes both wired and wireless internet at no charge.
The bathroom’s oversized bathtub and separate shower have marble surrounds. A lighted makeup mirror is fitted, and slippers are supplied.
One-touch controls operate the blackout shades. You can choose between goose-down and nonallergenic foam pillows. The telephone has a speakerphone and voicemail, while cable and satellite channels are also available.
The room has windows that open and an oversized chair. Air conditioning, a mini fridge and an in-room safe are also provided. This category includes...
Club Lounge access is included for two guests only with a Club room booking.
Set in the main building, the room looks toward part of the coast or the golf course. A sofa and oversized chair furnish the interior. Air conditioning and an in-room safe are provided, with wired and wireless internet at no charge.
The marble bathroom has an oversized bathtub and a separate shower, plus a lighted makeup mirror and slippers. A mini fridge is supplied in the room. Its phone offers voicemail and a speakerphone.
A Club rate brings lounge breakfast, lunch, midday bites, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and drinks. It also includes a Club concierge and business services at no charge. Pressing for two garments per night is among the benefits. The lounge has ocean views, a fireplace and board games.
Set in the main building, the room looks toward part of the coast or the golf course. A sofa and oversized chair furnish the interior....
A fire pit sits on the patio of this Guest House room, which has partial golf-course views. Indoors is a living and sitting area with an oversized chair. The windows open and have soundproof glazing.
Air conditioning, a mini fridge and an in-room safe are provided. In the marble bathroom are an oversized bathtub, a separate shower and a lighted makeup mirror, with slippers supplied. Both wired and wireless internet are included in the room.
Guest House self-parking is included, and transport to the main building is available on request. Dogs can stay under the hotel’s pet conditions. The room’s telephone has voicemail and a speakerphone. One-touch blackout shades are fitted, with goose-down or nonallergenic foam pillows to choose from.
A fire pit sits on the patio of this Guest House room, which has partial golf-course views. Indoors is a living and sitting area with...
This Ocean House room has ocean views and sits apart from the main building. Guest House self-parking is included. Transport to and from the main building is available on request. The room has air conditioning.
The marble bathroom pairs an oversized bathtub with a separate shower. A lighted makeup mirror is fitted and slippers are supplied. A mini fridge and in-room safe are also provided in the room.
Wired internet and Wi-Fi both carry an extra charge. The telephone includes voicemail and a speakerphone. Some rooms can connect to another room; this layout can be requested subject to availability. One-touch blackout shades are included, with a choice of goose-down or nonallergenic foam pillows.
This Ocean House room has ocean views and sits apart from the main building. Guest House self-parking is included. Transport to and from the main...
Ocean views come through windows that open and have soundproof glazing. The room has an oversized chair and a table for two. Air conditioning and an in-room safe are also included.
An oversized bathtub and a separate shower are fitted in the marble bathroom. A lighted makeup mirror and slippers complete its fittings. The room also includes a mini fridge.
Wired and wireless internet are included without a fee. The phone has voicemail and speakerphone functions too. Some rooms have a connecting layout, which can be requested subject to availability. The blackout shades work at a touch. Pillows come in a choice of goose-down or nonallergenic foam.
Ocean views come through windows that open and have soundproof glazing. The room has an oversized chair and a table for two. Air conditioning and...
This main-building room has a balcony facing directly toward the ocean. Inside are air conditioning, a mini fridge and an in-room safe.
An oversized bathtub and a separate shower sit in the marble bathroom. A lighted makeup mirror is among the fittings, with slippers supplied. The room also has one-touch blackout shades.
There is a choice of goose-down or nonallergenic foam pillows. Wired internet and Wi-Fi are available, and both carry a fee. The telephone offers voicemail and speakerphone functions.
This main-building room has a balcony facing directly toward the ocean. Inside are air conditioning, a mini fridge and an in-room safe. An oversized bathtub...
A fire pit stands on the ground-floor terrace, which has partial coastal and golf-course views. The room has a sofa, an oversized chair and a full-size desk.
An oversized bathtub and a separate shower sit within the marble bathroom. Its fittings include a lighted makeup mirror, and slippers are provided. There is also a mini fridge and air conditioning.
Both wired and wireless internet are included at no charge. The telephone has voicemail and speakerphone functions. A connecting layout can be requested. The room has one-touch blackout shades, with goose-down or nonallergenic foam pillows to choose from.
A fire pit stands on the ground-floor terrace, which has partial coastal and golf-course views. The room has a sofa, an oversized chair and a...
On the main building’s ground floor, floor-to-ceiling sliding doors face an ocean-view patio. The patio has a fire pit and two Adirondack chairs. An oversized chair, windows that open and air conditioning are among the room’s features.
The bathroom has marble finishes around an oversized bathtub and a separate shower. Its fittings include a lighted makeup mirror, and slippers are supplied. A mini fridge and an in-room safe are also part of the room.
Blackout shades work with one-touch controls. You can choose goose-down or nonallergenic foam pillows. Both wired and wireless internet carry an extra charge. The room’s phone has voicemail and a speakerphone.
On the main building’s ground floor, floor-to-ceiling sliding doors face an ocean-view patio. The patio has a fire pit and two Adirondack chairs. An oversized...
This ground-floor Ocean House room faces the ocean, with a patio and fire pit outside. It sits apart from the main building. Guest House self-parking is included, and transport between the Guest Houses and main building is available on request.
An oversized bathtub and a separate shower are set in the marble bathroom. There is a lighted makeup mirror, with slippers supplied. The room has a mini fridge, air conditioning and an in-room safe.
Wired and wireless internet cost extra here. The phone comes with voicemail and a speakerphone. Some rooms connect to another room; you can request this layout, subject to availability. One-touch blackout shades are fitted, with a choice of goose-down or nonallergenic foam pillows.
This ground-floor Ocean House room faces the ocean, with a patio and fire pit outside. It sits apart from the main building. Guest House self-parking...
Club Lounge access covers two guests. Extra guests pay a supplement.
Views vary between the courtyard and ocean in this suite category. A fireplace, sofa and oversized chair furnish the separate living room. A privacy wall divides this space from the bed. The windows open, and the layout includes a walk-in closet.
The main bathroom has marble finishes, an oversized bathtub and a separate shower. It also has a lighted makeup mirror and slippers. A powder room serves the suite too. Wired and wireless internet are both included at no extra charge.
Ocean views, a fireplace and board games give the Club Lounge its setting. A dedicated concierge is on hand. Breakfast, lunch, midday bites, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and cocktails are served there. Club privileges also cover business services and pressing for two garments per night, at no charge.
Views vary between the courtyard and ocean in this suite category. A fireplace, sofa and oversized chair furnish the separate living room. A privacy wall...
Club Lounge access covers two guests. Extra guests pay a supplement.
A corner position and floor-to-ceiling windows frame ocean views in this balcony suite. The bedroom and living room are separate, with a privacy wall between the bed and living space. The windows open, and there is a walk-in closet.
The living room has a fireplace, sofa, oversized chair and telescope. The marble bathroom has an oversized bathtub and a separate shower. It includes a lighted makeup mirror and slippers. Both wired and wireless internet are included in the suite.
Club privileges bring pressing for two garments per night, concierge assistance and business services. Breakfast, lunch, midday bites, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and cocktails are among the lounge choices. The lounge has its own ocean outlook, fireplace and board games.
A corner position and floor-to-ceiling windows frame ocean views in this balcony suite. The bedroom and living room are separate, with a privacy wall between...
Club Lounge access covers two guests. Extra guests pay a supplement.
An upper-level Ocean House setting pairs ocean views with a balcony. Floor-to-ceiling windows can be opened, and the suite has separate sleeping and living spaces with a privacy wall between them. The suite includes a walk-in closet.
The living room has a fireplace, sofa and oversized chair. A main bathroom and powder room serve the suite, with marble finishes, an oversized bathtub and a separate shower in the main bathroom. A lighted makeup mirror and slippers are also provided.
Wired and wireless internet are complimentary. Club privileges include breakfast, lunch, midday bites, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and drinks in the lounge. Its concierge and business services accompany ocean views, a fireplace and board games. Complimentary pressing covers two garments per night.
An upper-level Ocean House setting pairs ocean views with a balcony. Floor-to-ceiling windows can be opened, and the suite has separate sleeping and living spaces...
Club Lounge access covers two guests. Extra guests pay a supplement.
Ocean House sits apart from the main building. This suite has direct ocean views and a terrace with a private fire pit. The living room is separate from the bedroom, and the suite also has a fireplace.
The layout includes a main bathroom and a powder room. Marble finishes surround the main bathroom’s oversized bathtub and separate shower. A lighted makeup mirror and slippers are supplied. Wired and wireless internet both cost extra in the suite.
Guest House stays include self-parking. Transport to the main building is available on request. Club privileges include lounge food and drinks, a concierge and business services. Breakfast, lunch, midday bites, hors d’oeuvres and desserts are among the choices. Pressing for two garments per night is included too.
Ocean House sits apart from the main building. This suite has direct ocean views and a terrace with a private fire pit. The living room...
Club Lounge access covers two guests. Extra guests pay a supplement.
Direct ocean views come with this ground-floor suite and its private fire pit outside. The bedroom has an indoor fireplace, while the living room is separate. Some suites connect to another room, subject to availability.
Marble finishes, an oversized bathtub and a separate shower define the main bathroom. It has a lighted makeup mirror and slippers. There is also a powder room. The suite includes a mini fridge, plus wired and wireless internet at no charge.
Club services cover concierge assistance, business services and complimentary pressing of two garments per night. The lounge serves breakfast, lunch, midday bites, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and cocktails. Its ocean views, fireplace and board games complete the setting.
Direct ocean views come with this ground-floor suite and its private fire pit outside. The bedroom has an indoor fireplace, while the living room is...
Club Lounge access covers two guests. Extra guests pay a supplement.
This suite has direct ocean views, a living room and a fireplace. Its furnishings include a table for four. A powder room serves the suite alongside the main bathroom. Some suites can connect to another room, subject to availability.
The main bathroom pairs marble finishes with an oversized bathtub and a separate shower. It also has a lighted makeup mirror, with slippers provided. There is also a mini fridge in the suite. Wired and wireless internet are both included.
A concierge, business services and complimentary pressing for two garments per night are among the Club benefits. Lounge meals include breakfast, lunch, midday bites, hors d’oeuvres and desserts, with cocktails also offered. Its setting includes ocean views, a fireplace and board games.
This suite has direct ocean views, a living room and a fireplace. Its furnishings include a table for four. A powder room serves the suite...
Club Lounge access covers two guests. Extra guests pay a supplement.
This Ocean House accommodation has ocean views and a fire pit, with an indoor fireplace too. Its Guest House setting sits apart from the main building. Self-parking is included, and transport to the main building is available on request.
The layout has two full bathrooms plus a powder room. A one-person jetted bathtub and a separate shower are among the bathing facilities. These have marble finishes, with a lighted makeup mirror and slippers supplied. There is also a mini fridge. Both wired and wireless internet carry a fee.
The Club Lounge serves breakfast, lunch, midday bites, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and cocktails. Its services include a concierge and business services. Pressing for two garments per night is included. The lounge has its own ocean outlook, a fireplace and board games.
This Ocean House accommodation has ocean views and a fire pit, with an indoor fireplace too. Its Guest House setting sits apart from the main...
Club Lounge access covers two guests. Extra guests pay a supplement.
Ocean views accompany a layout with a fireplace, sofa and chair. A table seats four, and there are two full bathrooms and a powder room. Air conditioning and an in-room safe are provided.
The bathing facilities have marble finishes, an oversized bathtub and a separate shower. A lighted makeup mirror and slippers are supplied, with a mini fridge also provided. Wi-Fi is included; wired internet carries an extra charge.
Club privileges include a concierge, business services at no charge and pressing for two garments per night. Breakfast, lunch, midday bites, hors d’oeuvres and desserts are available in the lounge, along with drinks. Its ocean views, fireplace and board games are features of the lounge itself.
Ocean views accompany a layout with a fireplace, sofa and chair. A table seats four, and there are two full bathrooms and a powder room....
Club Lounge access covers two guests. Extra guests pay a supplement.
High vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows frame the ocean outlook. The suite has separate living and dining rooms, with a privacy wall between sleeping and living spaces. A walk-in closet and Juliet balcony are part of the layout.
A fireplace, sofa, oversized chair and telescope furnish the living spaces. The dining table seats six. There are two full bathrooms and a powder room. Bathing facilities include a one-person jetted bathtub and a separate walk-in marble shower. A lighted makeup mirror and slippers are also supplied.
Wired and wireless internet are included throughout the suite. Club privileges cover a concierge, business services and pressing for two garments per night. Breakfast, lunch, midday bites, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and drinks are served in the lounge. It has ocean views, a fireplace and board games.
High vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows frame the ocean outlook. The suite has separate living and dining rooms, with a privacy wall between sleeping and...
Club Lounge access covers two guests. Extra guests pay a supplement.
Floor-to-ceiling windows, high vaulted ceilings and a Juliet balcony frame the oceanfront setting. The living and dining rooms are separate. A privacy wall divides sleeping and living spaces, and the suite has a walk-in closet.
The living room includes a fireplace, sofa, oversized chair and telescope. Six people can sit at the dining table. There are three full bathrooms and a powder room. The bathing facilities include a one-person jetted bathtub and a separate shower. Marble finishes, a lighted makeup mirror and slippers complete the fittings.
Wi-Fi is included, while wired internet costs extra. Club privileges include a concierge, business services and pressing for two garments per night. The lounge offers breakfast, lunch, midday bites, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and drinks. Ocean views, a fireplace and board games are part of its setting.
Floor-to-ceiling windows, high vaulted ceilings and a Juliet balcony frame the oceanfront setting. The living and dining rooms are separate. A privacy wall divides sleeping...
The resort sits above the shoreline rather than on a private beach. That distinction matters: the strongest experience is the elevated ocean outlook, not direct access to a secluded stretch of sand. Nearby paths lead toward beaches and the California Coastal Trail, which runs along this part of the coast. A morning can begin with waves below the bluff and continue on foot or by bicycle without first getting into a car.
Half Moon Bay itself adds more than scenery. Pillar Point Harbor supports kayaking and whale-watching excursions, while surfing, horseback riding, and coastal walks broaden the options beyond the resort grounds. These activities may require advance arrangements, and the Pacific conditions deserve respect. The reward is a stay with a clear regional identity. For city dining, museums, or meetings, transportation is necessary; for outdoor time, the immediate surroundings do most of the work.
Accommodation outlooks include the golf course, nearby mountains, and the ocean. The right choice depends on how you plan to use the room. An ocean-facing category makes the coastline part of the stay, while a golf view can feel greener and more sheltered. Selected rooms and suites add balconies, terraces, or private fire pits. Deep soaking tubs are a useful constant after time outdoors, particularly when the coastal weather turns cool.
The resort also has three residential-style guest-house buildings: Ocean House, Cypress House, and Fairway House. They stand about 450 yards from the main building, roughly an eight-minute walk. Transportation can be requested, but the separation is still worth considering. Guest-house rooms suit travelers who favor privacy and quick access to recreation. Staying in the main building is more convenient for spontaneous meals, the lobby, and the principal ocean lawn.
Ocean House has the strongest connection to the coastline and the Old Course's finishing hole, with selected ground-floor rooms and suites arranged around private fire pits. Cypress and Fairway Houses face parts of the Old Course and surrounding residential landscape. Families and longer-stay guests should compare the exact layout, bed configuration, outdoor space, and distance from the main building. Club Level is another option for guests who prefer a dedicated lounge and a more contained daily rhythm.
Three principal dining venues interpret the coast in different ways. Navio is the more formal room, pairing contemporary California cooking with an ocean-facing setting. It makes sense for an occasion meal or a dinner that anchors the evening. The Conservatory has a relaxed format, with California dishes and prime cuts in a Pacific-facing dining room. Its large windows keep the weather and changing light in view even when sitting indoors.
Ocean Terrace brings the experience outside with seafood, fire pits, and open Pacific views. On a clear day, it is the most direct expression of the hotel: salt air, a broad horizon, and warmth from the fire as the temperature drops. The Conservatory Bar covers cocktails, local beer, and wine. Guests with a particular dinner in mind should confirm plans before arrival.
Golf is not an added amenity here; it shapes the grounds and the atmosphere. Guests have access to the two courses at Half Moon Bay Golf Links. The Arnold Palmer-designed Old Course follows a parkland layout through mature cypress trees before reaching a bluff-top finish beside the hotel. The Arthur Hills-designed Ocean Course takes a different approach, with wide fairways, native grasses, wind, and Pacific views from nearly every hole.
The contrast gives golfers a reason to play both. The Old Course feels more protected for much of the round, then brings the ocean into focus near the end. The Ocean Course presents the coastal conditions more consistently, especially along its closing stretch. Non-golfers still benefit from the open land around the resort, although the fairways also mean that some rooms look across managed greens rather than directly at the sea. Tee times and equipment should be arranged separately.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay draws on the surrounding landscape without turning the treatment list into a coastal theme park. Locally inspired therapies sit alongside familiar massage, facial, and body treatments. Wet amenities include a co-ed mineral whirlpool, sauna, and steam rooms. Access conditions can vary depending on whether a treatment is booked, so it is sensible to confirm the current arrangement when planning a spa day.
An indoor heated pool and whirlpool are located at the Colony Club, near the resort's recreational facilities. This is a practical advantage in a climate that is not always suited to outdoor swimming. The fitness center, tennis, and four lighted pickleball courts give active guests alternatives to golf. Beach cruisers also make the Coastal Trail easy to explore, though a walk may be just as rewarding when fog and wind encourage a slower pace.
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is at its best when the coast is the purpose of the trip. Its most convincing features are not decorative extras but the physical setting: the bluff, the trail, two golf courses, and dining rooms that hold the Pacific in view. Fire pits extend outdoor time into the evening, while the spa and indoor pool provide a useful counterpoint when the weather closes in.
Choose the room category with care, since outlook and building location can change the experience. Main-building rooms prioritize access to dining and shared spaces. The guest houses trade some convenience for a quieter, more residential feel. Ocean-facing rooms bring the landscape closest, while golf and mountain views may offer better value for travelers planning long days outdoors. For those comfortable with cool air, variable weather, and a setting removed from urban life, the resort creates a distinct transition from city pace to Pacific coast.
Adult Club guests have access to the spa's whirlpools and saunas, giving them places to unwind without booking a treatment.
Ocean Terrace pairs seafood with outdoor seating and fire pits, giving you a place to dine beside the Pacific in the open air.
Complimentary tennis player matching helps you find a partner from the local community, expanding your options beyond your own travel group.
1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, United States
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Yes. The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay is a standout Northern California resort for Pacific views, golf, dining, spa time, and quiet luxury. It suits couples, families, golfers, wellness travelers, Bay Area escapes, and guests who want dramatic scenery close to San Francisco.
The resort is at 1 Miramontes Point Road in Half Moon Bay, California. It sits on a coastal bluff above the Pacific Ocean, with beaches, trails, golf, and town dining nearby.
The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay is widely listed with 261 rooms and suites. The room mix includes ocean, golf course, and coastal-view options, plus suites and guest house choices for more space.
Rooms and suites are refined and coastal, with sumptuous bedding, deep soaking tubs, in-room dining, and wide views. Depending on category, guests may see the Pacific Ocean, Northern California hills, golf course, or resort grounds.
The Ritz-Carlton Coastal Suite is one of the strongest choices for guests who need a large signature stay. It has three bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, a Juliet balcony, ensuite bathrooms, living areas, dining space, and room for up to ten guests.
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