Half Moon Bay Meeting Spaces Designed to Impress

Meetings

The best ideas need space to breathe; at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, space is both bountiful and beautiful. The resort offers a different meeting destination, close to Silicon Valley yet secluded along the coastline atop a scenic bluff. Its more than 32,000 sq. ft. of event space includes a large ballroom, meeting rooms and outdoor lawns overlooking the ocean. Venues are paired with the resort’s events expertise including planning, catering and audiovisual, creating the ideal destination for board meetings, product launches, corporate galas, executive retreats and team-building excursions.

17

Event Rooms

32996 SQ FT

Total Event Space

810

Capacity Largest Space

6

Breakout Rooms

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Ladies preparing for a small meeting.

Meetings and Events

20,300 Sq feet indoor function space

12 individually designed meeting rooms, six offering ocean views and natural light
The largest ballroom on the Northern California Coast with 17-foot vaulted ceilings
Three outdoor function areas accommodating up to 400 guests
High speed Internet access available in all function rooms
Audio visual specialists on property

Meeting Venues

The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom

The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom is the ultimate choice for those seeking an atmosphere of grand elegance. This 7,100-square-foot ballroom is the largest on the Northern California coast and seats up to 300 guests for dinner with dancing. The opulant room is adorned with 17-feet high vaulted ceilings and includes chandelier lighting and luxurious carpeting.

Tables set for a formal meal with large floral centerpieces
Indoor Venues
Dining tables in a room with large windows
Miramar Ballroom

Miramar Ballroom offers sweeping ocean views and hosts up to 160 people, the space is appointed with gilded chandeliers inspired by California’s golden sunsets (2,082 square feet).

Observatory
Observatory

With windows on nearly all sides of its octagon floorplan, The Observatory is ideal for social and corporate events alike, offering stunning coastal views (900 square feet).

A room with a formal dining table and doorway leading to a terrace
Miramontes

Miramontes has two double doors leading out to the scenic Miramontes Terrace. The octagon-shaped enclave and large meeting space make for a dynamic floor plan (1,110 square feet).

A room with a long meeting table and door leading to an outdoor space
Pacifica

Privately located at the end of the East Wing, Pacifica offers an intimate room with dedicated outdoor space optimal for breakout sessions and small gatherings (1,100 square feet).

Room with ocean views and an oval meeting table
Pillar Point

A corner space situated at the end of the North Wing, Pillar Point boasts views of the Pacific and is the ideal space for an intimate meeting (548 square feet).

Pescadero Meeting
Pescadero

Conveniently located adjected to the resort lobby, the Pescadero space holds up to 180 guests and offers modern classic tones with recessed ceiling lighting (1,691 square feet).

Outdoor Venues
Aerial view of a large lawn with various lounge areas and a view of the ocean
Ocean Lawn

The striking Ocean Lawn serves as the perfect location for weddings, corporate cocktail receptions, and more. The space hosts up to 350 people theater-style (5,000 square feet).

An ocean-view lawn with lounge-like seating areas
Mar Vista Lawn

A secluded setting with views of the resort and its cliffs, Mar Vista Lawn is the largest outdoor space and is well suited for receptions of up to 600 people (8,000 square feet).

Delicate florals framing a view of the Pacific Oce
North Bluff

North Bluff is a scenic gathering space perched above the Pacific. Unobstructed views make for a flawless ceremony or small evening reception (828 square feet).

Exceptional Event Amenities

Audio-Visual Services

Comprehensive, in-house presentation and audio/visual services. Whether you are planning an intimate board meeting or an elaborate production, you can count on our experienced team to provide a full range of capabilities to help deliver your message through light, sound, video and data projection. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay has an in-house partnership with Encore. Please contact a Sales Manager for more information at (650) 712-7000.

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Meeting Highlights
Meeting Highlights
  • 16 indoor and outdoor meeting rooms in Half Moon Bay
  • The largest ballroom in the San Francisco Bay Area
  • Indoor meeting rooms with ocean views or natural light
  • Five outdoor venues to host mixers, meeting breaks and galas
  • Customizable banquet menus
  • Themed events inspired by the area’s offerings and history
  • Team-building activities to benefit the local community
  • On-site audiovisual specialists
Other Meeting Services
  • Comprehensive business center with PC workstations and office supplies
  • High speed Internet access available in all function rooms
  • Photocopy, fax, mail, secretarial and shipping and receiving services
  • Video conferencing capabilities
  • Dedicated conference concierge to assist with every meeting need while on property
  • Audio/visual specialists on property
  • Entertainment specialists available

 

Themed Events
  • Comprehensive business center with PC workstations and office supplies
  • High speed Internet access available in all function rooms
  • Photocopy, fax, mail, secretarial and shipping and receiving services
  • Video conferencing capabilities
  • Dedicated conference concierge to assist with every meeting need while on property
  • Audio/visual specialists on property Entertainment specialists available

 

Environmental Responsibility

Meetings and events at The Ritz-Carlton are carefully designed to create an unparalleled guest experience while protecting our natural resources. Together with our property-based Ritz-Carlton Environmental Action Conservation Teams (REACT) you and your attendees can support our efforts to reduce our environmental imprint and make a meaningful difference. Within our hotels, we reduce energy and water usage, offer a linen and terry reuse program, and utilize environmentally preferable cleaning products. Our meeting venues support a sustainable future by offering recycled paper products and pens, water service options, organic and local food and sustainable seafood options.

View of a large building complex on top of a cliff in the distance with the ocean and beach below
Themed Events
Beautiful Club Lounge at Half Moon Bay.
Elegant Club Lounge Experience

Delight your group to an exclusive Club Lounge experience. This private space is the perfect location for a hospitality gathering, brainstorming session or a place to unwind and imbibe. Guests can meet and greet around the plush lounge furniture as they enjoy sweeping views of the Pacific coast.

Latte with custom Ritz-Carlton foam logo
Warm Welcome Custom-Branded Lattes

Treat your groups to a personalized pick-me-up with a customized coffee station. Whether your guests are interested in a classic coffee or a delicious latte, they’re sure to start their day off with a warm welcome. Our state-of-the-art latte station brews each cup to perfection, offering an array of options for your guests’ preferences.

Macallan tasting set-up
Intimate Tasting with The Macallan

Cheers to a productive day! Treat your group to an intimate tasting experience led by one of our Macallan specialists. Ideal for whisky enthusiasts and beginners alike, guests can enjoy custom cocktails, or opt for an intuitive Macallan tasting flight comprised of rare expressions. The customized Macallan Whisky cart can be utilized throughout the resort, from the North Bluff to within our meeting spaces.

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