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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, CA, USA, 94019
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When the surrounding area is rich with natural resources and beauty, luxury comes with a distinctly local touch. At The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay guests can savor the Northern California sunset on a beautiful evening. Sample fine wines from vintners along the coast, craft smores over an open fire on their private terrace, discover the nourishing benefits of pumpkin at the spa or tee off on two championship golf courses that are as beautiful as they are well designed. Holding court on a bluff overlooking the ocean and just 20 miles from San Francisco International Airport this beach resort in San Francisco California celebrates its surroundings with an experience rooted in the element of fire and the discovery of wine.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandThe Ritz-Carlton
Built2000
Renovated2024
Total meeting space33,457 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms261
Venue typeLuxury hotel

Industry Ratings

Forbes Travel Guide
AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
2025 Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star Award (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) 2025 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Fine Dining Restaurant, Navio 2024 Condé Nast Traveler, Top Resort in Northern California

Venue Highlights

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

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Mar 16, 2025 - Mar 24, 2025
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 01 - Nov 15
Shoulder season
Jul 01 - Aug 31May 01 - Jun 30
Low season
Jan 01 - Apr 30Nov 16 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
33,457 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,200 sq. ft.
Space (private)
17,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
18
Second largest room
7,100 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
3,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
13,000 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
7,100 sq. ft.
100 x 71 sq. ft.
17 ft.
700
150
550
700
375
-
1,775 sq. ft.
50 x 35 sq. ft.
17 ft.
150
42
90
150
90
32
1,134 sq. ft.
42 x 27 sq. ft.
11 ft.
100
-
80
100
54
28
1,110 sq. ft.
55 x 20 sq. ft.
11 ft.
100
26
80
100
42
28
900 sq. ft.
30 x 30 sq. ft.
11 ft.
75
24
60
75
40
20
900 sq. ft.
26 x 21 sq. ft.
11 ft.
50
20
30
50
30
24
760 sq. ft.
31 x 25 sq. ft.
10 ft.
40
24
40
40
30
24
2,083 sq. ft.
80 x 26 sq. ft.
11 ft.
175
62
150
175
96
80
897 sq. ft.
35 x 26 sq. ft.
11 ft.
75
24
60
75
44
22

Meeting room floor plans

Ballroom Terrace Download PDF
Ballroom Terrace
Ocean Lawn Download PDF
Ocean Lawn
Cabrillo Download PDF
Cabrillo
North Buff Download PDF
North Buff
Pillar Point Download PDF
Pillar Point

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
261
Single (1 bed)
180
Single (1 bed) rate
$375.00 - $2,500.00
Double (2 beds)
81
Double (2 beds) rate
$375.00 - $2,500.00
Suites
22
Tax rate
15%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 40 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $65.00/day )

Local Attractions

Historic Half Moon Bay
Historic Half Moon Bay
Downtown Half Moon Bay, Main St.
Half Moon Bay, CA, US 94019
Downtown San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
Shopping
35 mins
San Francisco is a popular tourist destination, known for its cool summers, fog, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of architecture, and landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, the former prison on Alcatraz Island, shopping in Union Square and its Chinatown district.
San Francisco, CA, US
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Pillar Point Harbor/ Mavericks Beach
Pillar Point Harbor/ Mavericks Beach
HWY 1 at Pillar Point Harbor
Half Moon Bay, CA, US 94019
Stanford University
Stanford University
University
30 mins
Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.
450 Serra Mall
Stanford, CA 94305
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Levi's Stadium
Levi's Stadium
Recreation
40 mins
Levi's Stadium is a football stadium located in Santa Clara, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. It has served as the home of the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League since 2014.
4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way
Santa Clara, CA 95054
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Ano Nuevo Elephant Seal Preserve
Ano Nuevo Elephant Seal Preserve
Ano Nuevo SR1
Ano Nuevo, CA, US 94019
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Byington Vineyard & Winery
Byington Vineyard & Winery
21850 Bear Creek Road
Los Gatos, CA, US 95033
Historic Main Street Half Moon Bay
Historic Main Street Half Moon Bay
Shopping
5 mins
Extending through the heart of downtown Half Moon Bay, Historic Main Street offers colorful year-round attractions only 30 minutes from San Francisco. From the best restaurants to eclectic boutiques and quirky antique shops, there’s something for everyone. Half Moon Bay Main Street offers an enchanting mix of old and new, where long established local farm families live elbow-to-elbow with well-heeled retirees and urban expats who've only recently grown hip to this secret by the sea.
Downtown Half Moon Bay, Main St.
Half Moon Bay, CA, US 94019
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Obester Winery
Obester Winery
12341 San Mateo Road
Half Moon Bay, CA, US 94019
Pescadero
Pescadero
Historical landmark
20 mins
Just 14 miles south of Half Moon Bay and 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean, the town of Pescadero is a rural community offering restaurants, shopping, markets, & farms. There are plenty of sightseeing opportunities around the town and the surrounding areas.
Pescadero, CA
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Purisima Redwoods
Purisima Redwoods
Park
25 mins
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve is located on the western slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains overlooking Half Moon Bay. The centerpiece of this 4,711-acre Preserve is Purisima Creek Canyon, with its towering redwoods, rushing creek, and understory of ferns, berries, and wildflowers. Magnificent views of the coast and Half Moon Bay are visible from the northern part of the preserve.
Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35)
CA
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Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
Park
10 mins
This rocky seashore hosts a living community of marine life that is of great interest to visitor and naturalist alike. A variety of seaweed, crabs, sponges, seastars, mollusks, and fish make their homes in the inter-tidal; that area between low and high tide. The Reserve is set aside to protect this complex but fragile community for us and future generations. The Reserve is popular with school and community groups for its educational value.
Half Moon Bay, CA, US 94019
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Mavericks
Mavericks
Recreation
10 mins
Just 20 minutes south of San Francisco, and 1/2 mile offshore from Pillar Point Harbor, Maverick’s rises from the wintery horizon to form perfect, massive waves that reach up to 60 feet, exploding with such ferocity that it can be recorded on the Richter scale. TITANS OF MAVERICKS is the most coveted event in big wave surfing. Maverick’s has a rich history among the annals of surfing lore. Being touted as the one of the most hazardous events in the world, and having 30 of the best conditioned big wave surfing professionals compete against each other to win this prestigious competition makes TITANS OF MAVERICKS the greatest show on earth.
Half Moon Bay, CA, US 94019
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Pillar Point Harbor
Pillar Point Harbor
Recreation
10 mins
Pillar Point is unique because it provides search and rescue services to all boaters. Over the past two decades, its dedicated crew performed an average of 110 rescues annually, saved more than 100 lives, and millions of dollars in boats and equipment.
HWY 1 at Pillar Point Harbor
1 Johnson Pier
Half Moon Bay, CA, US 94019
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Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Historical landmark
20 mins
Perched on a cliff on the central California coast, 50 miles south of San Francisco, the 115-foot Pigeon Point Lighthouse, one of the tallest lighthouses in America, has been guiding mariners since 1872. Its five-wick lard oil lamp, and first-order Fresnel lens, comprised of 1,008 prisms, was first lit at sunset, November 15, 1872. The lens stands 16 feet tall, 6 feet in diameter, and weighs 2,000 pounds.
210 Pigeon Point Road, Highway 1
Pescadero, CA 94060, CA, US 94060
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Filoli Estate
Filoli Estate
Museum
30 mins
Located 30 miles south of San Francisco, Filoli is an historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. Whether enjoying its beauty or pursuing its educational opportunities, we invite you to explore this cherished community resource.
86 Canada Road
Woodside, CA, US 94062
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Año Nuevo State Park Elephant Seal Preserve
Año Nuevo State Park Elephant Seal Preserve
Park
40 mins
Año Nuevo State Park’s rich variety of natural and cultural resources draws visitors from around the world. The park’s Natural Preserve offers an extraordinary wilderness experience, where every year up to 10,000 elephant seals return to breed, give birth, and molt their skin amongst the scenic dunes and beaches.
Ano Nuevo SR1
1 New Years Creek Rd
Pescadero, CA, US 94019
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Thomas Fogarty Winery
Thomas Fogarty Winery
Recreation
25 mins
Thomas Fogarty Winery was founded in 1978 by inventor Dr. Thomas Fogarty and winemaker Michael Martella. Dr Fogarty’s penchant for innovative thought and Martella’s viticulture instincts allowed them to lead the development of the cool Skyline Ridge area; true pioneers in one of California’s premiere Pinot Noir and Chardonnay regions.
19501 Skyline Blvd
Woodside, CA, US 94062
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La Nebbia Winery
La Nebbia Winery
Recreation
5 mins
In 1934, winemaker John Gemello began producing big, hearty red wines from grapes grown locally in the coastal hills above Santa Clara Valley, California. He crafted them in the tradition of the fine red varietals of his native Italy. Patrons of his winery consumed his reds with great gusto, and so these robust wines were in great demand.
12341 San Mateo Road
Half Moon Bay, CA, US 94019
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Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Recreation
55 mins
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a classic seaside amusement park located along a beautiful sandy beach in a friendly beach town. The Boardwalk features more than 34 rides and attractions including two National Historic Landmarks: the world-famous 1924 Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster and the beautiful 1911 Looff Carousel, plus many scream-inducing thrill rides, gentle kiddie rides, casual restaurants, gift shops, games, indoor arcades, and miniature golf.
400 Beach Street
Santa Cruz, CA, US 95060
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Cancellation Policy

7 Days

Additional details

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is the only San Francisco Bay Area luxury ocean front resort featuring 261 elegant guestrooms, 16,000 square-foot spa, 36-holes of championship golf, ideal for a romantic getaway, meeting or special event with unsurpassed ocean views.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Other Metals,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Universal Waste Recycling (batteries, light bulbs, paint),Landscape Waste

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 

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