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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, CA, USA, 94019
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When the surrounding area is rich with natural resources and beauty, luxury comes with a distinctly local touch. At The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay guests can savor the Northern California sunset on a beautiful evening. Sample fine wines from vintners along the coast, craft smores over an open fire on their private terrace, discover the nourishing benefits of pumpkin at the spa or tee off on two championship golf courses that are as beautiful as they are well designed. Holding court on a bluff overlooking the ocean and just 20 miles from San Francisco International Airport this beach resort in San Francisco California celebrates its surroundings with an experience rooted in the element of fire and the discovery of wine. Take a virtual tour: https://tours.senserievirtualmedia.com/tour/the-ritz-carlton-half-moon-bay

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandThe Ritz-Carlton
Built2000
Renovated2024
Total meeting space33,457 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms261
Venue typeLuxury hotel

Industry Ratings

Forbes Travel Guide
AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
2025 Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star Award (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) 2025 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Fine Dining Restaurant, Navio 2025 Condé Nast Traveler, Top Resort in Northern California

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Dec 17, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 9, 2026
Jan 18, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026
Mar 8, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026
Apr 3, 2026 - Apr 9, 2026
May 27, 2026 - May 29, 2026
Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 4, 2026
Jul 2, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Aug 23, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026
Sep 7, 2026 - Sep 11, 2026
Oct 29, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Nov 22, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 01 - Nov 15
Shoulder season
May 01 - Jun 30Jul 01 - Aug 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Apr 30Nov 16 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
33,457 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,200 sq. ft.
Space (private)
17,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
18
Second largest room
7,100 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
3,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
13,000 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
7,100 sq. ft.
100 x 71 sq. ft.
17 ft.
700
150
550
700
375
-
1,775 sq. ft.
50 x 35 sq. ft.
17 ft.
150
42
90
150
90
32
1,134 sq. ft.
42 x 27 sq. ft.
11 ft.
100
-
80
100
54
28
1,110 sq. ft.
55 x 20 sq. ft.
11 ft.
100
26
80
100
42
28
900 sq. ft.
30 x 30 sq. ft.
11 ft.
75
24
60
75
40
20
900 sq. ft.
26 x 21 sq. ft.
11 ft.
50
20
30
50
30
24
760 sq. ft.
31 x 25 sq. ft.
10 ft.
40
24
40
40
30
24
2,083 sq. ft.
80 x 26 sq. ft.
11 ft.
175
62
150
175
96
80
897 sq. ft.
35 x 26 sq. ft.
11 ft.
75
24
60
75
44
22

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
261
Single (1 bed)
180
Single (1 bed) rate
$395.00 - $2,500.00
Double (2 beds)
81
Double (2 beds) rate
$395.00 - $2,500.00
Suites
22
Tax rate
15%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 22 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $70.00/day )

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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is the only San Francisco Bay Area luxury ocean front resort featuring 261 elegant guestrooms, 16,000 square-foot spa, 36-holes of championship golf, ideal for a romantic getaway, meeting or special event with unsurpassed ocean views.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Other Metals,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Universal Waste Recycling (batteries, light bulbs, paint),Landscape Waste

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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