Half Moon Bay vacation rentals

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Superhost

Apartment in Pacifica

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 671 reviews

Luxury Beach View Apartment

Just a short stroll from beautiful LindaMar Beach, this large private spacious studio is perfect for your next beach getaway. It has a breathtaking unobstructed ocean view which can be seen from anywhere in the unit, including the bathroom and shower. Surfboard rental is included with your stay offering a bonus activity for your trip! There is a huge private deck with a wraparound bench, lounge chairs, and a sunbed for your enjoyment while starring at one of the nicest ocean views in California

Mar 14 – 21

R3,030 ZAR per night
Superhost

Home in Half Moon Bay

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews

* BEACHFRONT PARADISE *

This private and magical property has direct beach access! The grounds are gorgeous with lush gardens and an expansive lawn. It's walking distance to restaurants, music venues & galleries. Enjoy ocean views while you relax in the hot tub or snuggle by the fire pit! Surfer's Beach + Princeton Harbor are just to the north. The Coastal Trail passes by and is perfect for biking or walking. Enjoy surfing, golfing, horse back riding, swimming or just relaxing with a cocktail while watching the sunset!

Jun 3 – 10

R11,112 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Half Moon Bay

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 422 reviews

Cabin on the coast near harbor & Surfer’s beach

Guest cottage in village of El Granada w/ocean view from property. 5-minute walk to Surfer’s beach & 2-minute drive to harbor. Go biking or take a stroll on the paved coastal bluff trail. Hiking in the hills behind the cottage in Quarry Park. Full kitchen with 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. Boat harbor nearby with seafood restaurants, brew pubs & live music. 5-min drive to Main St.

May 14 – 21

R2,682 ZAR per night

Popular amenities for Half Moon Bay vacation rentals

Stay near Half Moon Bay's top sights

California Coastal Trail8 locals recommend
Sam's Chowder House98 locals recommend
Miramar Beach Restaurant38 locals recommend
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay45 locals recommend
The Barn24 locals recommend
Taqueria Tres Amigos12 locals recommend

Half Moon Bay beach vacation rentals

Guest favorite

Apartment in Half Moon Bay

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews

Steps to Beach Ocean Retreat / Private Entrance 4

Jul 26 – Aug 2

R3,750 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in Half Moon Bay

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 542 reviews

Modern apt steps to beach, trails & downtown HMB

Mar 15 – 22

R5,662 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Cottage in Half Moon Bay

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Elle's Place 2 Blocks from Main Street

Jun 14 – 21

R5,819 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in Moss Beach

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 329 reviews

Secluded Ocean View Apartment / Hot Tub

Apr 9 – 16

R3,919 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Half Moon Bay

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 309 reviews

Half Moon Bay Coastal Home Walk Beach & Harbor SPA

Jun 6 – 13

R9,330 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Half Moon Bay

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews

Boho beach bungalow- walk to Poplar Beach

Aug 20 – 27

R4,374 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in El Granada

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 275 reviews

Studio G - Garden Views, Walk to Pillar Pt Harbor!

Jun 14 – 19

R3,551 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Montara

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews

Modern indoor-outdoor living w Hot Tub Walk to

Apr 18 – 25

R14,054 ZAR per night
Superhost

Guesthouse in Half Moon Bay

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 586 reviews

Small Beach Cottage Near the Coastal Trail

Jan 30 – Feb 6

R4,542 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Moss Beach

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews

Tranquil Oceanfront Retreat w/ Breathtaking Views

Nov 20 – 27

R19,605 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Moss Beach

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 184 reviews

Seal Cove Beach House - Shelter Here

Sep 26 – Oct 3

R7,822 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Half Moon Bay

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 283 reviews

Poplar Beach Getaway - Special Pricing!

Dec 13 – 20

R5,123 ZAR per night

Half Moon Bay house rentals

Guest favorite

Home in Half Moon Bay

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 141 reviews

Bright Coastal Home -- Walk to Downtown and Beach

Jul 30 – Aug 6

R8,722 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Moss Beach

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

Coastal Cottage

Apr 7 – 14

R7,627 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Muir Beach

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 283 reviews

Ocean Front Beach Cottage with Hot Tub & Fireplace

Jan 22 – 29

R8,891 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Pacifica

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviews

Oceanfront Boho Retreat - Pacific Sunset Views 🌅🌊🐳

Oct 7 – 14

R10,254 ZAR per night
Superhost

Home in Pacifica

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 265 reviews

Cabo San Pedro - penthouse - Stunning Ocean Views

Aug 15 – 22

R4,047 ZAR per night
Superhost

Home in Half Moon Bay

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 240 reviews

Spacious remodeled House off Main Street

Nov 1 – 8

R5,024 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Pescadero

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews

Oceanfront Views - Steps to the Beach

Oct 27 – Nov 3

R12,269 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Livermore

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviews

The French Door

Jun 17 – 24

R1,238 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Pacifica

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 442 reviews

Artist's ocean view retreat

Feb 16 – 23

R8,506 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Santa Cruz

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 476 reviews

Town-and-Nature

Sep 16 – 23

R1,901 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Pacifica

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 418 reviews

Oceanfront Retreat🐬 with Oceanview🪂,15 mins to SF

Feb 9 – 16

R8,930 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Muir Beach

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 262 reviews

Ocean views from every room!

Mar 17 – 24

R7,471 ZAR per night

Beach house rentals in Half Moon Bay

Superhost

Home in Moss Beach

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviews

Ocean Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit Near Tidepools &SFO

Apr 13 – 20

R6,483 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Montara

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 282 reviews

White Water Ocean Views ~ Montara Beach House

Apr 10 – 17

R6,313 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Pacifica

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews

Brighton Beach Cottage, One Bedroom plus Loft

Jun 13 – 20

R4,847 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Pacifica

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

Oceanview Retreat, Steps to Beach|Pier|Golf Course

Nov 5 – 12

R9,295 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Stinson Beach

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviews

Luxury and Design- 200 ft or 1 min walk to beach

Sep 4 – 11

R14,682 ZAR per night
Superhost

Home in Pacifica

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 197 reviews

Coastal Cabin Retreat -Walk to beach/trails

Dec 29 – Jan 5

R5,613 ZAR per night
Superhost

Home in Half Moon Bay

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviews

@ Marbella Lane - Seaside Retreat | Laundry + P

Jun 16 – 23

R10,487 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Watsonville

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 615 reviews

Sunset Cottage

Feb 24 – Mar 3

R4,897 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Aptos

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 394 reviews

Ocean View & Beach Walk at SeaBelow

Jun 19 – 26

R4,003 ZAR per night
Guest favorite

Home in Stinson Beach

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

Updated & Peaceful Beach Retreat

Sep 28 – Oct 5

R16,818 ZAR per night
Superhost

Home in Pacifica

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 195 reviews

Ocean Front French Cottage in Pacifica, SFO

Dec 28 – Jan 4

R8,871 ZAR per night
Superhost

Home in Pacifica

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviews

@ Marbella Lane - Pedro Point | HotTub + Ldry + P

Aug 11 – 18

R14,875 ZAR per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Half Moon Bay

Total rentals

160 properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

80 properties have a dedicated workspace

Pet-friendly rentals

40 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

90 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

13K reviews

Nightly prices starting at

R948 ZAR before taxes and fees

Your guide to Half Moon Bay

All About Half Moon Bay

Located just over half an hour south of San Francisco, Half Moon Bay takes its name from its distinctive crescent shape, surrounded by the rugged Santa Cruz Mountains of northern California. The surrounding areas are a haven for outdoor activities with soaring redwood forests, pristine sandy beaches, and hiking and biking trails perched high up on mountain ridges and ocean bluffs.

Established in 1840, the town of Half Moon Bay is one of the oldest towns in Northern California. Today, Main Street is home to 19th-century stores selling handcrafted furniture and a historic bakery that still bakes in its original brick ovens. Pillar Point Harbor draws fishing enthusiasts in search of Dungeness crab and longfin tuna, while fresh seafood is still sold straight from the boats and seals bob around in the water. Half Moon Bay State Beach’s four-mile stretch of shoreline features a nature trail with seaside daisies dotted in between the dunes.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Half Moon Bay

The weather tends to be the driest during the spring and early fall, making this an ideal time for kayaking around Pillar Point Harbor and hiking among the redwoods at Butano State Park. In the summer, fog can roll in unexpectedly and, during the winter, there is always the possibility of storms and rough seas. Weather in the Bay Area is famously changeable, so you may spend the morning basking in the warm sunshine on the beach and be wrapped up in a cozy sweater an hour later. Packing for all eventualities is advisable.

On the second Saturday of the month, there is a community market featuring artisanal products from local vendors where you can pick up anything from dog treats to succulents. In October, the fun-filled Pumpkin Festival draws people from all over the Bay Area to the town’s pumpkin patches, and in late November and December, Half Moon Bay gets all dressed up for the holidays with lights adorning the storefronts and trees.


Top things to do in Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail

This picturesque trailway is part of the California Coastal Trail, running for three and a half miles alongside the glittering Pacific Ocean on the old Ocean Shore Railroad. The route attracts hikers and bikers alike with its commanding views and thriving birdlife. If you’re lucky, you could encounter red-tailed hawks, red-winged blackbirds, and blue herons along the way.

Watching surfers at Mavericks

Just around the bay from Pillar Point Harbor, Mavericks Beach has an international reputation for epic waves and pro competitions. The challenging conditions make this a firm favorite with adrenaline seekers. Less advanced surfers are better off admiring the skills on show or heading around the bay to Surfer’s Beach for a more tranquil experience.

Filoli Historic House and Garden

Located 20 minutes east of Half Moon Bay, this sprawling country estate’s 56 richly decorated rooms provide a glimpse into the life of wealthy Californians during the Roaring Twenties. The estate is set amongst 654 acres that have been converted into stunning botanical gardens featuring Georgian-style terraces with expansive views over the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in Half Moon Bay?

    Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 80 vacation rentals in Half Moon Bay featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.

  • Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in Half Moon Bay?

    Four-legged friends are welcome in Half Moon Bay. Choose from more than 40 vacation rentals for guests traveling with pets.

  • How much does it cost to stay in house rentals in Half Moon Bay?

    Experience the best of Half Moon Bay with our house rentals, starting at about $80 per day, before taxes and fees. Embrace comfort and style while staying within your budget in your home away from home.

  • Do house rentals in Half Moon Bay have self check-in?

    Absolutely! We offer over 30 house rentals with self check-in in Half Moon Bay. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Do house rentals in Half Moon Bay have a bbq area?

    Absolutely! We offer over 30 house rentals with a bbq area in Half Moon Bay. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Are there family-friendly house rentals in Half Moon Bay?

    Half Moon Bay has more than 70 family-friendly house rentals. Amenities on the property may include high chairs, travel cribs, or strollers.

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