El Granada Travel Guide
Half Moon Bay





Popular places to visit

Pillar Point Harbor
Explore the waterfront of Pillar Point Harbor and enjoy other activities such as hiking in Half Moon Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Miramar Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Miramar Beach during your travels in Half Moon Bay?

Naples Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Naples Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Half Moon Bay.

Manhattan Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Manhattan Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Capistrano Road Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Capistrano Road Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Vallejo Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Vallejo Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Things to do

Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour

Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour

Half Moon Bay Family Friendly Guided E-bike Tour

Luxury 3-Day Coastal Getaway: Iconic Highway 1 from SF to LA

Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach
Top hotels in El Granada

Oceano Hotel and Spa
Clean room, comfy bed, super nice staff, hot roomy shower, great balcony views....can't say enough good things. You truly get what you pay for.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Rooms are spacious, clean, and location couldn’t be better. The attitude and less than friendly attitude of the gentleman during check in was less than pleasant, but tolerable for a one night stay.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Good
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
The staff were helpful and friendly during my stay! I would stay here again!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Great hotel
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
The room overall was not cleaned very well; built up dust on many items such as nightstand lights, coffee tray and on dresser oily/greasy cleaner used which made it and feel disgusting! The border around the mirror had makeup/toothpaste on it. The bathtub had no grippers to keep from slipping. Oh ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Granada

Miramar
If you're spending some time in Miramar, Miramar Beach and Naples Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Princeton
While Princeton isn't home to many top sights, Capistrano Road Beach and Pillar Point Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

Alsace Lorraine
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alsace Lorraine and surrounding area, you can visit Half Moon Bay State Beach and Francis Beach.

Heritage Downtown
Though Heritage Downtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Francis Beach and Poplar Beach.

Arleta Park
While Arleta Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Half Moon Bay State Beach and Poplar Beach.

South Downtown
While South Downtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Half Moon Bay State Beach and Poplar Beach.
