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?

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.

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.
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 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 relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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

Hiking along Pacifica State Beach Coastline

Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour

Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach
Top hotels in El Granada

Oceano Hotel and Spa
Stayed for a night with my family and it's our 1st time in this hotel. We love the ambiance in the front desk and upto going up to the room. In our room has the double bed suite with the harbor view is so relaxing. The bathroom is clean and the bed is comfortable but I noticed their some mosquito ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay
Great location, nice rooms. Had fridge, stovetop and microwave. No air conditioning but room was supplied with a fan. We would come back.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Very accommodating staff, we were able to get breakfast at an earlier time because we had to leave early.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
We had a jr suite and it was fantastic. Will stay here again if attending the Civic center or Orpheum. Check in and Check out is a breeze. No parking at the hotel.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Great property excellent location. Love the breakfast service
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The staff were very friendly, the rooms and facilities were very clean when I used them. The hotel needs a bit of an update overall but it was good for the price. The free hotel shuttle bus to and from the airport was very convenient and from the airport you can use the BART Train to access local ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Granada

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

Princeton
While Princeton isn't home to many top sights, Pillar Point Harbor and Mavericks Beach 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.
