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Golfers can alternate between the Old Course's cypress-lined fairways and the Ocean Course's links-style terrain, adding variety to their rounds.

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Ask about Echoes of the Highlands to learn the history and playing technique of Scottish bagpipes during a guided session.

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Consider the Signature Suite for its bathroom overlooking the bluffs, so you can enjoy the coastal scenery while taking a bath.

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If staying in Cypress or Fairway House, request complimentary transportation to the main building when you prefer not to walk.

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Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay

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.

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Rooms

  • 261 261

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
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  • Spa Spa

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Facilities

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Rooms & Suites at Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay

Guest House Deluxe Room
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Guest House Deluxe Room

495 sqft
From 1’531 USD

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...

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

450 sqft
From 1’589 USD

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...

Coastal Room
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Coastal Room

450 sqft
From 1’599 USD

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....

Guest House Fire Pit Room
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Guest House Fire Pit Room

495 sqft
From 1’640 USD

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...

Guest House Ocean View Room
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Guest House Ocean View Room

450 sqft
From 1’681 USD

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 View Room
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Ocean View Room

450 sqft
From 1’681 USD

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...

Direct Ocean View Balcony Room
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Direct Ocean View Balcony Room

450 sqft
From 1’850 USD

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...

Terrace Fire Pit Room
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Terrace Fire Pit Room

450 sqft
From 1’939 USD

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...

Ocean View Terrace Fire Pit Room
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Ocean View Terrace Fire Pit Room

450 sqft
From 2’230 USD

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...

Guest House Ocean View Fire Pit Room
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Guest House Ocean View Fire Pit Room

450 sqft
From 2’251 USD

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...

1 Bedroom Suite
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1 Bedroom Suite

900 sqft
From 2’758 USD

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...

Luxury Ocean View Suite
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Luxury Ocean View Suite

900 sqft
From 3’807 USD

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...

Ocean House Balcony Club Suite
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Ocean House Balcony Club Suite

900 sqft
From 3’807 USD

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...

Ocean House Fire Pit Club Suite
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Ocean House Fire Pit Club Suite

1,000 sqft
From 4’506 USD

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...

Luxury Fire Pit Suite
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Luxury Fire Pit Suite

1,000 sqft
From 4’506 USD

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...

Signature Suite
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Signature Suite

1,001 sqft
From 6’137 USD

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...

2 Bedroom Ocean House Fire Pit Suite
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2 Bedroom Ocean House Fire Pit Suite

1,453 sqft
From 6’836 USD

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...

2 Bedroom Signature Ocean View Suite
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2 Bedroom Signature Ocean View Suite

1,453 sqft
From 7’535 USD

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....

2 Bedroom Ritz Carlton Suite
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2 Bedroom Ritz Carlton Suite

1,841 sqft
From 9’981 USD

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...

3 Bedroom Ritz Carlton Oceanfront Suite
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3 Bedroom Ritz Carlton Oceanfront Suite

2,379 sqft
From 11’612 USD

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.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

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.

Location of The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, United States

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What to Know About Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay

Is The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay a good coastal resort?

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.

Where is The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay located?

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.

How many rooms does The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay have?

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.

What are the rooms like at The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay?

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.

Which suite is best at The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay?

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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