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Half Moon Bay

California, United States · North America

About Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay is worth a stop: 10 minutes from El Granada, 50km from Muir Woods National Monument.

Half Moon Bay is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 12,657, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Half Moon Bay sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Half Moon Bay to your route.

About Half Moon Bay

The Community United Methodist Church is a historic United Methodist Church in Half Moon Bay, California. Originally the Methodist Episcopal Church at Half Moon Bay, it was built in 1872 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The building is 30 by 50 feet (9.1 m × 15.2 m) in plan and has

Read more with 20 feet (6.1 m) tall side walls. It was damaged by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, which shook it off its foundation.

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What are the best things to do in Half Moon Bay?

Half Moon Bay offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Half Moon Bay located?

Half Moon Bay is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.4635 latitude, -122.4286 longitude.

What is the population of Half Moon Bay?

Half Moon Bay has a population of approximately 12,657 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
12,657
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.4635, -122.4286

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Half Moon Bay

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

tunnel

Tom Lantos Tunnels (Devil's Slide)

Twin highway tunnels that bypass the notorious Devil's Slide cliffs on Highway 1 south of Pacifica; the old clifftop roadbed is now a spectacular coastal trail.

15 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Alice's Restaurant

A legendary biker and car enthusiast hangout on Skyline Boulevard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a must-stop on one of California's best riding roads.

17 km · about 20 min drive

museum

California Academy of Sciences

A unique museum combining an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum under a living green roof in Golden Gate Park.

34 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Exploratorium

A pioneering hands-on science museum on San Francisco's waterfront that inspired interactive museums worldwide.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Coit Tower

Art Deco observation tower on Telegraph Hill offering 360-degree views of San Francisco, the bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

38 km · about 45 min drive

bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

The Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Alcatraz Island

Notorious former federal penitentiary on a rocky island in San Francisco Bay that once held America's most dangerous criminals.

40 km · about 45 min drive

national park

Muir Woods National Monument

An ancient old-growth coast redwood forest just north of San Francisco, offering peaceful trails beneath towering thousand-year-old trees.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Half Moon Bay

  • Right hereTom Lantos Tunnels (Devil's Slide)Twin highway tunnels that bypass the notorious Devil's Slide cliffs on Highway 1 south of Pacifica; the old clifftop roadbed is now a spectacular coastal trail.
  • 40 kmGolden Gate BridgeThe Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Half Moon Bay.

El Granada

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 5,467

Highlands-Baywood Park

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 4,027

Moss Beach

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 3,103

Montara

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 2,909

Hillsborough

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 11,451

Emerald Lake Hills

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 4,278

San Mateo

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 103,536

Burlingame

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 30,459

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