This hotel is a gem! Located right off highway 1 and close to nearby eateries and the ocean . This…read moreis a 3 story hotel and each room is a suite. They offered complementary wine in the evening and breakfast in the morning. Their breakfast was provided by nearby bakeries which was really nice to support/highlight local businesses! The hotel was clean, quiet, and staff were all very friendly. Even the interactions that we witnessed were all very helpful and pleasant. This hotel is walking distance to a few restaurants by utilizing the walking path along the water. The only negative about our stay was the temperature in the room. It was very warm (even in March) and since there is no air conditioning we were forced to keep the back door open and bugs were coming in from the crack of the screen door. Otherwise very pleasant stay and we'd come back.

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.

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

Best jazz on the West Coast. If you've never been, you have got to go. It's on the coast and the…read moreMiramar restaurant is just walking distance down the street. I can't think of a better way to spend a day on the coast.

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.

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.

Solid 4 out of 5…read more First and foremost, seating feels awkward. Could definitely come up with a better system or at least have employees letting wandering souls know to sit anywhere. Better signage maybe? Maybe I'm blind? I don't know. It was also weird how there's two different window serving two different menu's and one doesn't even sell their own gin even though they have gin cocktails. Weird. But with that said! Cocktails were really good and unique. Food was super tasty! Although I wish there were some simpler kid options. The satay did the job for the kids though. Vibe was fun. Lots of dogs. People didn't mind (too much) that our Husky was noisy.

Had some problems but they fixed right away ! Nice job to there crew ! We will keep coming backread more

We decided that stay at the hotel for our 30yr anniversary! What a quaint location. Nice…read morepeaceful and quiet hotel. We were able to open our sliding door all night to enjoy the fresh air, and sea sounds. We received a nice touch with a nice note to say "Happy Anniversary!" with a bottle of wine, Hess Cab. Thanks Veronica or Victoria! Our room was very clean and it was impeccably clean. The sea decor was nice touch to the room. I loved the Aveda products to complement the experience which was nice. The front of house staff were very nice and welcoming and answered all our questions. Now on to the less desirable part of our experience..... As we decided at the end night to grab a cocktail to take back to the room, this is where it went bad! To provide the full picture, there were 3 ppl at the bar, enjoying their drinks. One table in the far back that a server was helping. I asked for a mojito only to be greeted with, "ya that's not gonna happen! We don't make those here!" A simple, "I'm so sorry unfortunately we do not have the ingredients to make those here as we have a limited ingredient list." Would have been appropriate. A smart mouth comment does not elude customer service. If you don't like to work in the industry, find a new job!! Our drinks were subpar, and a lesson in customer service could go a long way. I would start with the basics. Even simply asking my husband if he would like to upgrade his spirit in his cocktail vs just quickly pouring and slamming a drink down. I strongly recommend your team reading "Unreasonable Hospitality!" It may make you think about how you made a lasting impression. For me it made me feel like I never want to come back. And, yes, I work in the hospitality industry so this was unacceptable! Do better! This is how one bad experience can make the lasting impression! UPDATE 7/29 I want to call out the Hotel Manager, Cecilio Reyes, for his "Unreasonable Hospitality"! He called me immediately to better understand the feedback that was provided. He went out of his way to pick up the phone and listen to what I had to say. This means more to me than a $10 drink at the bar. This in fact it shows that they truly about doing the right thing to ensure they keep a customer. You have no idea how this small act sends a message to your guests. I hope your leadership sees this to see how you truly elude unreasonable hospitality and ensuring that your customers return. My issue was not for anything other than. ensuring that others learn from the impact it could have on someone. Thank you, Cecilio Reyes, for your professionalism and attention to this situation that is now taken as a learning opportunity. I will be sure to ask for you the next time I book directly with your hotel!

I could not recommend this place more for the perfect weekend getaway. From the wine happy hour to…read morebreakfast in bed, evrything you need is right here in this hotel. If you're staying here, I would recommend not just using it as a place to sleep - try to actually indulge in all the amenities they have to offer. Did I mention the freshly baked cookies at 7 PM? Our room had a fireplace with an ocean view. We were able to enjoy our wine in our private patio and even got the cutest thermos set to take home! The breakfast in bed was delightful. It was on time and fresh. Food was just okay, but the daily special (French toast) hit the mark. Great for anniversaries, birthdays, Valentine's Day or any other celebration!

My husband and I just spent our 10th anniversary here last 4th of July weekend. I cannot express…read moreto you enough, about what a lovely stay it was. They worked with my husband to make the whole trip sooo memorable! Our room was so nice, and right on the beach. Drinking coffee in front of a warm fire with sounds and smells of the ocean coming thru the sliding glass door was sublime. They had homemade cookies in the oven for guests when we arrived. At 5pm there was a wonderful little happy hour with wine and treats. We had no idea that a homemade breakfast of our choosing would be served in the dining room, or in the privacy of our room! Crab Benedict, sausage, fruit, coffee and fresh squeezed juice! How thoughtful! We can't wait to come back again soon! You will have an excellent time, just like we did!

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.