The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay sparkles with excellence. This AAA Five-Diamond resort is set atop a bluff overlooking the northern California coastline and offers the finest personalized service in a most memorable setting. Guests enjoy luxurious accommodations, oceanfront dining, two championship golf courses and a world-class spa. Many guest rooms feature ocean views and most include a built-in window seat, fireplace or outdoor terrace with a fire pit. All rooms feature high speed Internet access.

The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay invites guests to relax in high style and capture the carefree spirit of the region. Downtown San Francisco and Silicon Valley are forty-five minutes away and San Francisco International Airport is thirty minutes.

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Rooms

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is designed to resemble the grand seaside lodges of the 19th century with traditional shingle style architecture. Every guest room offers the finest "estate" style accommodations with English and Portuguese influences and art.

The resort features a six-story main building and three adjacent guesthouses with a total of 261 guest rooms including 22 suites. Two-thirds of all guest rooms offer ocean views.

Insider Tips

Myriad activities await you at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. From breathtaking redwood forests to championship golf, the coastside offers something for every taste. Play tennis, enjoy local wine tasting or take a trip to the enchanting tide pools where you can explore nature at its finest.

Golf at Half Moon Bay Golf Links: Enjoy two of California's most exciting and beautiful courses designed by Arnold Palmer and Arthur Hill. Both the Old Course and Ocean Course offer variety, challenges and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

Tennis: The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay offers six lighted hard courts for your enjoyment, and a complimentary ball machine and equipment are provided for all overnight guests.

Sea Kayaking: Kayaking is a unique way to enjoy the natural setting of the captivating coastal region of Pillar Point Harbor. Get close to and observe harbor seals, marine birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat. At Pillar Point stop, enjoy lunch and view the Mavericks, one of the world's most famous surfing spots.

Wine Tasting: Explore the unique "Mountain meets the Coast" wine tasting presented by Obester Winery. Experience award winning wine selections within a beautiful outdoor setting.

Ano Nuevo Elephant Seal Trip: Ano Nuevo State Reserve is the site of the largest mainland breeding colony in the world for the northern elephant seal. Experience this amazing excursion by joining a guided walk, offered only during the breeding season (December 15 through March 31).

Ritz Kids Day Program: Offered on a full- or half-day basis every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with 24-hour advanced notice required Monday through Thursday. This program for children ages five to 12 allows them to experience a variety of stimulating activities.

The day may include:

* Going to the beach, building sandcastles, exploring tide pools, etc.
* Swimming at the Colony Club pool
* Board games
* Arts and crafts projects
* Tennis, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball, or Basketball
* Making S'mores at the fire pit
* A movie

Kids Night Out: Children can get away for a night of fun and excitement, while parents enjoy a quiet dinner at Navio on Friday and Saturday evenings. The supervised night includes a special dinner, movies and arts and crafts. The Kids Night Out program is offered from 6 to 9 p.m., or until 11 p.m. for parents who need a bit more time out.

Ritz-Carlton Spa:The Spa features 16 treatment rooms, gentlemen and ladies' lounges with whirlpool, a candlelit, co-ed Roman mineral bath with Tsunami showers and more. Replenish with a simple treatment or immerse yourself in total relaxation. The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers a complete range of services for body, mind and spirit.

Restaurants

Navio Hours: * Breakfast: 6:30 to 11 a.m. * Lunch: Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, 12 to 3 p.m. (last seating is 2:30 p.m.) * Dinner: Monday through Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. (last seating is 9 p.m.); Saturday, 5:30 to 10 p.m. (last seating is 10 p.m.); Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. (last seating is 9 p.m.) * Sunday Brunch: Seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Enjoy dining at its finest in Navio, while overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Chef de Cuisine Aaron Zimmer presents extraordinary Northern California coastal cuisine with new menus presented daily, utilizing the freshest catch from neighboring Princeton Harbor, and California's best varietals and produce grown along the coastline. Floor-to-ceiling windows featuring breathtaking ocean vistas set the perfect tone for any occasion. Delight in Navio's renowned Sunday Brunch named "Best in the Bay Area" by San Francisco Magazine and the "Best in Silicon Valley" by the editors of San Jose Mercury News. Navio is open seven days a week to day and overnight resort guests. Reservations are required for dinner and Sunday brunch.

The Conservatory Lounge Hours: Open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Experience the epitome of relaxed seaside lodge dining at The Conservatory Lounge featuring floor-to-ceiling ocean views. * Serving Contemporary American light fare and entrees * Complete bar specializing in locally-inspired cocktails * Views of The Gazebo Lawn and Pacific Ocean * Comfortable furnishings Reservations are not accepted.

The Wine Room Hours: Open Monday through Friday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 10 p.m Indulge in The Wine Room’s impressive selection of more than 5,000 international wines. * Custom built wine room with breathtaking ocean views * Sommelier-selected wine flights * Wines by the glass and bottle * Unique glassware, wine and cigar accessories are also available for purchase Reservations are not required.

Recreation & More

Meeting Space A meeting of the minds that also satisfies the senses. It’s our pleasure. The Ritz-Carlton specializes in pairing ideal meeting venues with impeccable service. From exclusive board meetings, to product launches or corporate-wide celebrations, we ensure all your events are memorably excellent. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay offers: * More than 17,000 square feet of indoor function * Three outdoor function areas (the Ocean Bluff, Tea Garden and Guest House Lawn) accommodating up to 400 guests * Comprehensive business center with PC workstations, Internet access, office supplies, photocopy, fax, mail, secretarial services and shipping and receiving * Experienced conference service managers to coordinate all details Dedicated conference concierge to assist with every meeting need while on property

Policies

• Check-in Time: 4:00 PM
• Check-out Time: 12:00 PM
• Parking: $39.00 per day
• Valet Parking: $39.00 per day