Best places in Half Moon Bay

Discover the best places in Half Moon Bay, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 104 places in the city.

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Poplar Beach
Beach
Sunbathing, fishing & picnicking are popular pastimes at this scenic beach with a campground nearby.
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Ciya Mediterranean Cuisine
Restaurant
$$ $$
4.80 (390 reviews)
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California Coastal Trail
Hiking area
👍 Walk with your loved ones. Ocean therapy for my mourning over family death. Peaceful and scenic. I'll always remember it.
4.70 (750 reviews)
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Half Moon Bay Golf Links
Public golf course
Seaside club featuring 2 18-hole golf courses, a hotel & a restaurant with bocce ball courts.
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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Dad's Luncheonette
American restaurant
A low-key cafe in a historic train caboose that serves Cal-American classics with organic elements.
$$ $$
4.60 (1K reviews)
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Beach House Hotel
Hotel
Breezy, all-suite, beachfront hotel offering free breakfast, Wi-Fi & parking, plus an outdoor pool.
4.60 (988 reviews)
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Hassett Ace Hardware
Hardware store
Hardware store stocking household tools, garden supplies, home decor & more.
$$ $$
4.70 (385 reviews)
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Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail
Hiking area
4.80 (230 reviews)
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Cafe Capistrano
Mexican restaurant
Quaint restaurant in a converted home featuring traditional Mayan-inspired Mexican cooking.
$$ $$
4.60 (527 reviews)
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Miramar Beach
Beach
👍👍 Miramar has a small but long beach, so there is plenty of room for beach folk and their dogs. As for the dogs I see plenty "off leash" because of the 10' cliffs, above the beach, containing the animals to the beach, the weather here is outstanding most of the year and the near by Miramar restaurant...
4.70 (300 reviews)
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Pasta Moon
Italian restaurant
The seasonal menu focuses on local produce at this upscale Italian eatery.
$$$ $
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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Cantina @ San Benito House
Restaurant
Simple quarters in a 1905 lodging with a lively Mexican restaurant & bar, plus a deli.
4.50 (796 reviews)
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It's Italia
Italian restaurant
Inventive pizzas, a full bar & a Tuscan-style courtyard add to a vibrant scene at this Italian spot.
$$ $$
4.50 (733 reviews)
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Jersey Joe's Coastside
American restaurant
A go-to for familiar sandwiches, hoagies, burgers & Philly cheesesteaks in a comfortable atmosphere.
$$ $$
4.50 (705 reviews)
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Francis Beach Campground
Campground
Campground at Half Moon Bay State Beach with tent & basic RV sites, plus coin-operated showers.
4.50 (647 reviews)
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Sam's Chowder House
Seafood restaurant
Classic seafood house known for clam chowder, lobster rolls & patio dining overlooking the Pacific.
$$ $$
4.40 (7.5K reviews)
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Granola's Coffee House
Coffee shop
Low-key, rustic stop offering coffee drinks, plus egg sandwiches, waffles, breakfast cookies & more.
4.60 (331 reviews)
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San Benito House
Deli
$ $$$
4.70 (219 reviews)
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Monsoon Himalayan Cuisine
Indian restaurant
House-ground spices & local ingredients go into the traditional Nepalese cooking at this cozy spot.
$$ $$
4.50 (517 reviews)
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Cafe Society
Cafe
👍👍 Best carrot cake and mushroom bisque ever!! (Seriously though, they have been the best my partner and I have ever tried)
$$ $$
4.50 (422 reviews)
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