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 relaxing 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

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Hiking along Pacifica State Beach Coastline

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

Oceano Hotel and Spa
"Great location and Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay
"My preferred rating would have been 4.5 stars. The only issue was that they’re having some issues with their WiFi. If this is critical for you, ask for a room with the strongest signal. They assured me they are working on it which will involve a total overhaul so I expect sometime soon it will be ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Harbor View Inn
"Clean room, spacious. Nice views. Walls are thin, bring earplugs if you are a lite sleeper"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Overall good"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Property is nice for the budget. Breakfast was nice and cozy."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
"Everything was great, the only difficulty was parking. I checked in after 11:00 and there was no clear parking instructions. Had to find a parking garage on my own and walk it was dangerous"
Reviewed on 18 May 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, 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.
