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Once known as "Spanish town", Half Moon Bay is a coastal city in San Mateo County, California and is the oldest settlement in the area. Its intriguing history and romantic past includes colorful pursuits of 1930s rum-runners and its role in the Ocean Shore Railroad. The hotels here allow guests to enjoy the endless variety of activities and explore the five distinct regions that make this a unique and diverse destination.

Half Moon Bay is conveniently located on the Pacific Coast Highway, 28 miles south of San Francisco, 45 miles north of Santa Cruz and only an hour's drive from anywhere in the Bay Area. Immediately north is Pillar Point Harbor and Princeton-by-the-Sea. Surrounded by beautiful coastline and a bay of the same name to the west and beautifully forested hills to the east, it is no wonder that this is such a popular tourist and vacation getaway. The climate is mild throughout the year with most rainfall during the winter months. Major local industries include agricultural products, fishing and of course, tourism.

The historic downtown is home to shops, art galleries, restaurants, quaint guest house accommodations and businesses. The Coastal region boasts world-class beaches, oceanfront dining and horseback riding. Golf courses and parks are also easily accessed. The city's agricultural background comes to the fore in the Pumpkin district with numerous fresh fruit stalls, wine tasting, farms and nurseries. The Pumpkin Festival held every year in October attracts thousands of visitors as it is the largest pumpkin festival in the world. The Santa Cruz Mountains offer more than 70 wineries where guests can sample new and popular wines. Guests have the opportunity to cycle, walk or horseback ride through California's most awe-inspiring Redwood forests providing an all-round holiday destination for the whole family.

Stunning Half Moon Bay Hotels are located all along the coastline and in the downtown areas offering superb views over the ocean and, while providing all the modern luxuries, add a big dash of small town hospitality making guests feel special and welcome. Family-friendly properties with a kitchen and extra beds are popular while fairytale rooms perfect for a romantic honeymoon provide for others. Business guests too are well catered for with golf courses and conference facilities available.

The stunning Ritz-Carlton hotel perched on a cliff overlooking the bay is reminiscent of an ultra-modern Scottish castle that showcases the rugged beauty of the Californian coastline. Beautifully decorated in subdued tones to reflect the light of the sea and sky, these rooms are elegant and spacious while being unpretentious but sophisticated. Club level rooms include extra amenities with a dedicated concierge, relaxed lounge and culinary offerings throughout the day.

Marble bathrooms complete with a large soaking tub and separate shower, bathrobes and slippers and fabulous spa toiletries are havens of peace and tranquility. Full-sized desks, high-speed internet access, multiline phones and a lap-top size safe ensure business guests have all the modern technology at their fingertips.

While restaurants abound throughout the town, Half Moon Bay hotels prepare cuisine that will inspire even the most discerning palette. Serving northern Californian coastal cuisine with a variety of seafood specials and spectacular views through floor to ceiling windows, dining is elevated to a total experience indulging all the senses. Casual dining, too, is offered on patios, terraces and around the hotel swimming pool.

Fabulous spas aimed at relaxation, rejuvenation and renewal provide the ultimate getaway experience while others may enjoy tennis, whale watching, beach activities, the fitness center with a fully equipped gym or a round of golf.

Exquisite outdoor and indoor venues make Half Moon Hotels the perfect place to host business meetings, conferences, team building exercises as well as stunning fairytale weddings and other private family events. Dedicated conference staff and wedding planners iron out all the details while modern audio-visual equipment ensures all occasions take place without a hitch.

Visitors wishing to enjoy the surrounding areas can take a trip to Pillar Point Harbor which offers a protected landing for boats and provides plenty of fishing opportunities and an opportunity to watch some pro-surfers do their big-wave stuff. Fishermen sell fresh crabs and fish straight from the boat and restaurants will fillet them for guests. South are the remnants of the areas only ghost town, Purissima.

Visitors have the opportunity to be a part of this charming lifestyle where there is a real sense of community. The scenic country roads, panoramic coastal views, historical sites and natural beauty along with fine hotels, recreational facilities and gourmet dining will have guests returning time and time again.

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