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Top 10 attractions in Half Moon Bay

CA-1
2026 Americas 50 - Night Attractions

CA-1

6.7
4.8/5
Monterey County · 98.4 km from Half Moon Bay
Free attraction
Half Moon Bay State Beach
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay State Beach

4.7
4.7/5
Half Moon Bay · 2.8 km from downtown
Alcatraz Island
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in San Francisco

Alcatraz Island

7.6
4.6/5
San Francisco · 40.4 km from Half Moon Bay
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From €42.70
Fisherman's Wharf
2026 Americas 50 - Best Things to Do

Fisherman's Wharf

7.5
4.4/5
San Francisco · 38.4 km from Half Moon Bay
Free attraction
California Academy of Sciences
No. 17 of Family-friendly Attractions in United States

California Academy of Sciences

7.3
4.7/5
San Francisco · 34.2 km from Half Moon Bay
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28% offFrom €22.26
Golden Gate Bridge
2026 Americas 50 - Night Attractions

Golden Gate Bridge

7.2
4.7/5
San Francisco · 39.9 km from Half Moon Bay
20% offFrom €27.78
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
No. 5 of Best Things to Do in San Francisco

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

7.1
4.6/5
San Francisco · 35.9 km from Half Moon Bay
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From €26.36
Golden Gate Park
2026 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions

Golden Gate Park

7
4.7/5
San Francisco · 34.3 km from Half Moon Bay
Free attraction
Palace of Fine Arts
2026 Americas 50 - Night Attractions

Palace of Fine Arts

6.8
4.7/5
San Francisco · 37.8 km from Half Moon Bay
Free attraction
Silicon Valley
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Santa Clara County

Silicon Valley

6.7
4.6/5
Mountain View · 33.8 km from Half Moon Bay
Free attraction

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Trip Moments in Half Moon Bay

California Summer travel

California Summer travel

“Embark on a 27-day California journey this April, where natural beauty, cultural charm, and outdoor adventure come together in perfect harmony.”@Jetlag travels · 3 days ago
Seaside Perfection✨

Seaside Perfection✨

“#summerbeachnights Highway 1 live photos that look like moving wallpapers 🚗🌊 Finally – the news we've all been waiting for!”@Riennem · 1 month ago
The Day I Dared to Escape the Freeway Gridlock of Los Angeles 🇺🇸🌴

The Day I Dared to Escape the Freeway Gridlock of Los Angeles 🇺🇸🌴

“Everyone told me I had to brace myself for an overwhelming maze of endless asphalt traffic, aggressive billboard advertising, and crowded, hyper-commercialized tourist strips packed tightly around Hollywood Boulevard, so I prepared myself for an exhausting, over-hyped urban traffic trap.”@EddyG · 20 days ago
Finally opened after 3 years of repairs on California State Route 1

Finally opened after 3 years of repairs on California State Route 1

“I really didn’t expect that a short 3-mile stretch would take a full three years to fix...”@Drake Hintz · 8 months ago
A Must-Do 3-Day USA Trip Guide for International Travelers

A Must-Do 3-Day USA Trip Guide for International Travelers

“Hey guys!”@美西游 Bella · 11 months ago
I thought LA was already beautiful, until I visited Half Moon Bay

I thought LA was already beautiful, until I visited Half Moon Bay

“🏨 The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay ✅ Stay 6-8 nights for great deals💕 📍 One Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 🌟【Hotel Features】 🛋 The hotel features 261 exquisitely elegant guest rooms, each equipped with air conditioning, minibar, desk, VIP lounge/executive lounge, satellite/cable TV, LCD/plasma TV📺, in-room safe, refrigerator, bathtub, hairdryer, living area, tea/coffee maker, bathrobes, and more, along with complimentary WiFi.”@marcellis_3245 · 1 year ago
3 Days In San Francisco, Planned Right 🌁

3 Days In San Francisco, Planned Right 🌁

“#planitorwingit San Francisco is one of those cities where winging it sounds fun until you realise one hill, one queue and one wrong bus can eat half your day.”@RiyaMathew · 17 days ago
Alcatraz Unlocked🔓 Weird and Wonderful History 🕰️

Alcatraz Unlocked🔓 Weird and Wonderful History 🕰️

“DONT MISS IN SF 🇺🇸 A day trip to Alcatraz is an absolute must while you’re in San Francisco.”@Jon’s non stop travels · 2 months ago

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Frequently asked questions

What is Half Moon Bay famous for?

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Half Moon Bay is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: CA-1, Half Moon Bay State Beach, and Alcatraz Island.

What are the must-try activities in Half Moon Bay?

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Consider San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge + Filoli Historic House & Garden + Stanford University + Half Moon Bay State Beach 1-day tour, California highway 1 | San Francisco to Los Angeles one-way 1-day private chartered tour, and Half Moon Bay Family Friendly Guided E-bike Tour in Half Moon Bay. Availability and itineraries change, so check the latest details before booking.