Explore miles of Coastal Trail surrounding the resort ideal for running.  

From pumpkin farms and fruit stands to wineries and wind-swept beaches, Signature Drive offers a scenic trip through five distinct regions. Guests who devote a few hours of their day will experience some of the country’s most magnificent vistas.

The open ocean waits to be discovered via sea kayaking.  

Enjoy horseback riding on scenic trails and on beaches alongside the ocean.

While Napa Valley is a popular choice for wine tasting, a more intimate, yet equally notable, experience can be had just south of our Half Moon Bay beach resort. The Santa Cruz Mountains are home to over 70 acclaimed vineyards and wineries.

Considered Northern California’s premier whale-watching destination, the Bay area offers the opportunity to witness majestic gray whales as they migrate south. Whale-watching cruises depart from Princeton Harbor and venture 10 to 15 miles away from shore toward the migratory paths of these majestic mammals.

Our Half Moon Bay beach resort offers bikes, maps, bottled water and protective gear for guests. Rides start at the resort and travel north along the Northern California coastline.

Learn the art of surfing in one of the premier surfing destinations of the world.

Guests can enjoy a dip in our heated indoor pool or simply walk down to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.