Second time we have stayed there in one of their suites and had a fantastic time. Great hotel…read more with great view of Half Moon Bay. Would recommend for any nice get away

Overall pleased with our 2 night staycation here. They offer complimentary easy parking, beautiful…read morerooms (we stayed in the ocean view jr suite), friendly lobby staff, relaxing vibe. Daily breakfast is included with your stay. The breakfast consists of pastries, bagels/ cream cheese, yogurt, oatmeal and hard-boiled eggs. They also offer gluten-free bread and pastry options, which I appreciate. Coffee, tea and juices included. There is no hot food. One thing to point out is the rooms do not have air-conditioning. This typically isn't an issue because half Moon Bay runs cooler and comfortable temperatures for most of the year but my husband and I do prefer a colder room at night time so we slept with the door open. There was no ceiling fan, but they do have a couple of portable fans stored in the closets for use. Shower in our room had low water pressure, so not great for those with longhair. The hotel is right next-door to Sam's chowder House so easy walk. Beach access-there is a beautiful walking path right downstairs, which you can access from the hotel. The only thing between the walking path and the ocean is some rocks. I was told by a local that the water directly in front of the hotel is not swimmable but there is beach access with some water about 5 minute walk down the path. The path is smooth so easy for strollers, bikes or other means.

Bach is a quaint beachside venue that's an intimate place to see world renowned musicians. The…read morestaff is mainly made up of welcoming volunteers. Light refreshments are offered beer, wine, chips... intermissions can be spent on the deck taking in views of Half Moon Bay. I'll definitely be back. You're not allowed to take pictures or videos of the artists, hence the reason I have no media of the show.

I used to go there in the late 1980's. Pete Douglas ran the place. Very hip Jazz venue. It was…read morebring your own food and drink. Very laid back. Many hipsters from Silicon Valley plus reight on the ocean. Afterwards we would go to Miramar Beach Inn which was pretty much a dive bar then. What a Sunday. I have not been back since the '90's. J

Nice place, good beef selection, good food! Attractive and…read moreclean! Inexpensive and quality staff.

This is the venue for the legendary Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society. Sunday afternoon concerts…read morehave been happening here since 1964. What's great is that it doesn't change much -- same Beat generation owner, same 70's era decor, and same Pacific Ocean across the street. It's all kinds of jazz with occasional classical in a small room set up concert style. The sound is great and no seat is far from the stage. Headliner musicians come from New York, LA and the best of SF Bay Area. They're hanging with the audience, eating from the buffet. Really laid-back -- a "everybody knows your name" kind of place for the regulars who joined as members. The name is deceiving however: seldom do they play Bach, Dancing only happens twice a year when the chairs are cleared, Dynamite only went off once at the beach in the 50's, and it's not a private Society. It only holds 180, so hopefully this review won't cause a human tsunami.

We had our 50th wedding anniversary party at the Douglas Beach House. The venue is perfect for a…read morebeach front event. They have a great stage that we were able to use for the two bands that played at our event. All of the people we came in contact with were very easy to work with, and were able to make changes as needed. The fact that we were able to bring in our own beer and wine was a huge money saver, and the staff could not have been better. If you are looking for a place with water views, and just a little eclectic, this is the place.

We had our intimate Sunday wedding at Maverick's House, and it was the perfect affordable venue for…read moreour 65 guests! Venue: We held the ceremony and cocktail hour outside and the reception indoors. Guests loved the deck and waterfront views. It was a bit windy at first, but the deck blocked most of it. Our 3:45 PM May ceremony was shady, so I wouldn't recommend fans or parasols for the main lawn. There's also another ceremony area beyond the trees that looked sunnier, we used that area to take family formals. We had 7 tables inside, but it definitely can fit at least 8, though a few tables must be broken down for the dance floor. We used that space for younger guests, which worked fine. One of the biggest perks was the in-house catering and many inclusions, which made planning much easier. Not having to coordinate multiple vendors kept everything streamlined. From our first tour, Crystal and Lisa were wonderful. Crystal was especially helpful and was basically our wedding planner/day of coordinator. On the wedding day, she and the team even helped set up our DIY décor, which we really appreciated. We brought everything from SF, and they were very accommodating. The venue also has great coastal décor that fit our theme perfectly. Food: The complimentary tasting was fun! Trying the food, drinks, and picking linens made it feel more real. We didn't love the passed appetizers served that day, so we chose different menu items. Guests especially liked the clam chowder, mahi mahi, pesto penne, and hibiscus margarita! The tri-tip was a bit tough, but likely because of us pushing dinner to start a bit later. We also added stationed appetizers for cocktail hour and late-night flatbread. I'd suggest placing the flatbread on the deck instead of near the dance floor so guests can enjoy it more easily. DJ: We loved how connected the deck and reception space felt--you could step outside for a drink, still hear the music, and easily return to the dance floor. We chose Mark Addington from the venue's approved DJ list, and he was fantastic. He kept everything running smoothly and brought great energy to the celebration. Culture & Entertainment: We wanted to include a tea ceremony and lion dancing, and Maverick's House made both easy. The upstairs bridal suite was a peaceful setting for our tea ceremony, and the outdoor space worked perfectly for the lion dance. We were the first couple to have lion dancing at the venue, and we appreciated being able to do that. We're so grateful we chose Maverick's House and couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate our wedding!

Stunning spot. The Pacific isn't just a backdrop--at Mavericks House, it's part of the whole…read moreexperience. Attended a founder/leader dinner here: patio heaters worked overtime so the conversation could keep flowing long after sunset (crucial--even in August, Half Moon Bay loves a chill). Inside, the place is clean, spacious, and well set up for groups that actually want to connect. No cheesy banquet hall vibes. Staff was on-point but never hovering. Bottom line: If you want a space where smart people can gather and the ocean energy does half the work for you, Mavericks House delivers. Worth booking if you care about atmosphere and want your event to feel memorable, not staged.

We live near by and it is a unique place with two bars and light food stand. Outside seating with…read morefireplaces and semi inside. Good selection of mixed drinks featuring their liquors and also half bottle wines give the right amount of wine. It is mostly outdoor and the coast side can get breezy so go there with warm clothes. Great surf type beach vibe. Go there first to get drinks then hit many of the restaurants near by for good meals.

This is a great little spot to just hang out and relax while enjoying some great libations. This…read morelocation has one of the best gins I've had in a long while, the Coastal Gin. It's an open seating spot with a lot of seats available, both indoors and outdoors. They have a full bar available and some great food. I was really tempted to get the Grilled Peaches which everyone seemed to be ordering and had an amazing aroma. I, however, did get the apple pie and loved it.

This is now my new favorite place to stay in Half Moon Bay, on a family staycation we were blessed…read moreto find this wonderful place. The staff, Ana at the front desk and the wonderful cleaning lady Elena are all amazing but everyone was friendly. From the silly question of where to find the bathroom to what to eat (Spectacular restaurants in walking distance.) Even through they were busy with a wedding they took the extra time to check if we had everything we needed. This will become my new getaway spot on the coast.

My wife and I have been frequent guests at this hotel, but our recent stay was a complete…read morenightmare. We were meeting with friends for a stay and play golf, and they informed us that we had to pay in advance for the golf passes for both courses. I had paid $1586 three weeks in advance. On Tuesday, September 15th, we arrived at the hotel at 10 am and went to the front desk. We were greeted by Jessica, who seemed lost and clueless about her duties. She asked for a card, which is standard practice for hotels, but instead of reimbursing us, she charged us the full amount. Jessica promised to reimburse us, but she couldn't provide us with a receipt. This is unacceptable, and we should have been reimbursed immediately. To make matters worse, we discovered that the bar was open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but we had no idea about it. We had been staying at the hotel for three weeks and had never noticed the bar. Before we checked out, I went to the front desk again and asked Jessica why we couldn't just get a refund for the card. She refused to do so and took 20 minutes to explain her position. We will never return to this hotel and will strongly advise others to avoid it. I will also contact all review platforms where we can post a review and will fight for a full reimbursement. Finally, I want to address the issue of Jessica. She needs to be removed from the front desk immediately.

Cypress Inn on Miramar Beach was part of a birthday present I gifted myself. My second floor room,…read moreEl Cielo (the heaven), with its unobstructed balcony views was just that - my heaven for the four days I got to exist here. My patio door was always opened, bringing the sounds of waves crashing and birds chirping inside to me. Most of my time here existed on the balcony looking out or on the beach barefoot in the sandy waves or on a rock perched only existing in the moment. This is one of the most beautiful locations I have ever stayed. The staff is friendly, the amenities are accommodating including the freshly cooked breakfast each morning and the wine & cheese reception held each evening. The in room Keurig afforded me caffeine as needed, when I wanted it. The complimentary robe and slippers kept me warm in the evenings as I sat outside. The ice machine is located on the grounds, outside, within the parking lot area. I was there regularly, with the ice bucket provided, to keep my wines cold and ready to enjoy. The in room fireplace kept me warm in the evenings when I rested with the screen door open. There are two chairs and a table on the balcony to sit out on. There are two chairs and a table facing the glass doors to look out to the water while you stay warm by the fireplace. I will certainly return and not for a special occasion. Just because I know it's here, this has become one of my happiest places.

We absolutely love this place! The host, our room and even meeting other guests at their wonderful…read morewine reception in the early evening was perfect. Our room was a "partial view " of the ocean only because it wasn't one of their front facing rooms however our view was great. We were able to watch a pod of dolphins (or porpoises??) swimming and playing right from our cozy room. The location couldn't be better. Everything about our all too brief stay couldn't have been better, from warm check in to our included breakfast brought to our room. I think the ONLY thing I could think to improve on [in our room] would be to change the window shades from the standard pull down to the kind called "top down/bottom up" so you could get light and ocean views while blocking street and parking lot view. We can't wait to come back and stay longer.

This place was just perfect. We had 2 months to plan. We chose the most beautiful place to get…read moremarried at. Linda & her husband are the best. The photos she took (which I wish I could get a copy of since I lost the ones she had sadly) were just amazing. They did everything so perfect! We couldn't thank them enough. I wish I was on Yelp before because we got married almost 5 years ago July 2019. I highly recommend this beautiful garden, so lovely. Best day ever.

Linda's garden is a breathtaking oasis by the ocean! We had our wedding here in September, and it…read morewas truly the best day of my life. Linda is incredibly kind, patient, and thoughtful. Despite being quite particular with my wedding details, she went above and beyond to accommodate every request. On the big day, she generously allowed my helpers to start early and even took complimentary photos for us. If you're looking for an intimate and stunning venue, I highly recommend the Hastings House Garden! P.S. I also recommend Raymond as the officiant. Having worked closely with Linda, his calm and peaceful presence made our day even more perfect.