El Granada Travel Guide
Half Moon Bay





Popular places to visit

Pillar Point Harbor
Explore the waterfront of Pillar Point Harbor and enjoy other activities such as hiking in Half Moon Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Miramar Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Miramar Beach during your travels in Half Moon Bay?

Naples Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Naples Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Half Moon Bay.

Manhattan Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Manhattan Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Capistrano Road Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Capistrano Road Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Vallejo Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Vallejo Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Things to do

Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour

Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour

San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour

Hiking along Pacifica State Beach Coastline

Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour
Top hotels in El Granada

Oceano Hotel and Spa
This is our consecutive stay at Oceano’s, we love staying there! Great service, clean rooms and overall such a great experience.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Harbor View Inn
New and clean room with nice front desk staff
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Great price, clean room, private patio.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Rumor's clean and comfortable. This part of SF is desamp without much homelessness
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Staff awesome, clean room, great location. Will return for sure.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
This hotel was very cute, clean and convient. The tiny room provided all I needed and more. Great view of market st. Walking distance from resturants. The complimentary breakfast included coffee, tea, apples, oatmeal, pastries, yogurt, granola bars and water. I like that there is a water/ice machine ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Granada

Miramar
If you're spending some time in Miramar, Miramar Beach and Naples Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Princeton
While Princeton isn't home to many top sights, Capistrano Road Beach and Pillar Point Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

Alsace Lorraine
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alsace Lorraine and surrounding area, you can visit Half Moon Bay State Beach and Francis Beach.

Heritage Downtown
Though Heritage Downtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Francis Beach and Poplar Beach.

Arleta Park
While Arleta Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Half Moon Bay State Beach and Poplar Beach.

South Downtown
While South Downtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Half Moon Bay State Beach and Poplar Beach.
