Places to stay near Half Moon Bay State Beach

Santa Cruz A-Frame

This unique A-Frame cabin, in a quiet mountain neighborhood with private creek access, was handbuilt in 1965 and remodeled in the summer of 2024. Now a little slice of heaven on the creek in the redwoods. *5-10 min to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Roaring Camp Railroad, Loch Lomond Recreation Area, the Trout Farm Inn, Quail Hollow Ranch + Felton stores. *20 min to Santa Cruz, beach + Boardwalk. *1 min to Zayante Creek Market (EV charger) Find us on social: Insta @SantaCruzAFrame

Apartment w hot tub / forest & ocean view

Slow living on the farm. Welcome to Coop d’État Farm Retreat on Kings Mountain—set among old-growth redwoods with ocean views, a fire pit & a private hot tub. The apartment sits on our working glamping property, where chickens roam, goats graze, dogs stand guard, and our cats supervise from afar. We’re a 10-minute walk to the Purisima Open Space trail network. This cozy apartment occupies the lower floor of our home & includes a private entrance and parking, access to a shared picnic & BBQ area.

Poplar Beach Getaway - Special Pricing!

Family-friendly, relaxed home located in a quiet residential neighborhood awaits you for your beach getaway. A 10-minute walk to lovely Poplar Beach and 1/2 mile from scenic Main Street restaurants, shops and cafes. Three bedrooms with queen beds, two baths, living area, well-equipped kitchen, spacious kid-friendly den and backyard with deck ensure that you have room to spread out and relax after a fun day at the beach or exploring the area. Short drive to San Francisco, Santa Cruz or San Jose.

Cozy Cabin w/Firepit on the Coast-hear Ocean waves

Guesthouse in quiet neighborhood. Short walk to Surfer’s beach. Near harbor, restaurants & Spangler’s market. Bike ride or stroll the paved coastal bluff trail. Kayak in the harbor. Hiking in the hills behind the cottage in Quarry Park. Full kitchen. Attached covered deck. Cable TV & WIFI. Queen size memory foam bed. Sit around the outdoor firepit at night-see the stars & hear the ocean waves and seals. Brew pubs & live music in the Harbor. Shopping & Festivals on Main Street, 3 miles away.

Coastal Private Studio- New! 14min. to SF City SFO

Very Safe and Quiet area- near San Francisco, the Beach and the Airport! Completely Private with Private entrance! Modern Studio - table and work area, The Room really is beautiful- lots of light. Tons of free parking. Only 10 min walk to the ocean/beach and Pacifica Pier. 14 minute drive to SFO airport and to San Francisco. Only 2 blocks to Highway 1. Easy walk to bus stop and shopping center with upscale grocery store. Sorry- not suitable for children. STR #14614452

SkyHigh Redwoods Retreat with Bay Views

Inhale. Exhale. Relax in this cozy, romantic guesthouse retreat nestled in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, overlooking the bay and conveniently located near the famous Alice’s Restaurant on Skyline Blvd in Woodside. The 1 acre gated property has ample parking and privacy. Snuggle in with the wood burning fireplace, prepare meals in the full size kitchen and take in the views of the majestic redwoods right outside the windows with bay views peeking through the trees.

Cozy, modern 1-bedroom with backyard ocean view!

Fall in love with this modern & sunny, 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with walk-in shower, refrigerator, TV, coffee/tea, & fast internet. First-floor unit (430 sq ft) with private entrance has views of nature & access to a peaceful backyard—steps from an awe-inspiring view of the Pacific Ocean. This one-of-a-kind, tranquil getaway offers the best of the Bay Area at your fingertips! Walk to hiking trails, drive 5-min. to the beach, & 20-min. to San Francisco or SFO airport.

Modern room & loft, private entrance

Modern room & loft with private entrance & private bathroom. Completely private space + free parking + self check-in + superfast Wi-Fi (up to 940 Mbps). Conveniently located in a quiet & safe residential neighborhood with Bayhill Shopping Center, Tanforan Mall, BART and Caltrain stations nearby. Easy access to highway 101 & 280, SFO airport (6-minute drive or 3 miles), San Francisco (16-25 minute drive to downtown), and San Francisco Baking Institute (11-minute drive).

Steps to Beach Ocean Retreat / Private Entrance 4

You'll be just steps from Francis State Beach and the Coastal Trail and blocks from downtown Half Moon Bay. Park your car for a few days and relax in a quiet setting with views of the ocean and the sounds of the waves. The ground floor of the house will be yours with its large private bedroom suite, second bedroom, living room/bar and outdoor patio. (Please note that there is no kitchen.) We have implemented enhanced cleaning procedures. Feel free to ask for details!

Cozy, creekside guest suite with private entrance

Cozy, creekside guest suite just blocks from the beach and the picturesque harbor. This one bedroom unit has been completely remodeled with a fully stocked kitchen, a separate eating/work space and a bathroom with a walk in shower. Drink your morning coffee (host provided) on the furnished deck while listening to the sounds of the running creek and the fog horn in the distance. This unit has its own private entrance and is closed off from the rest of the house.

A private beachy pad in Montara

Welcome to Chez Sage! Your own private apartment get-away, with a private deck and ocean views, is just 30 minutes south of San Francisco. The entrance to your private apartment leads you up the stairs to a deck with an ocean peek. Enter your home away from home and relax in the window seat to gaze at Montara Mountain or eat breakfast on the island with peeks of the ocean. Once you're settled, it's just a short stroll to watch the sunset from the beach.

Sea Wolf Bungalow

If you're looking for the most spectacular views on the San Mateo Coast, come to Sea Wolf Bungalow. Located just 20 minutes southwest of San Francisco and 7 miles north of Half Moon Bay, this historic cabin sits on its on own point with sweeping views of the Pacific. Enjoy whale watching, the beach, surfing, fishing, golf, hiking and the fabulous dining of the coastal area.