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A large, multi-story hotel with a golf course and beach views.

An outdoor wedding venue with a sea view, arranged seating, and a decorative arch.

A golf course with a view of the ocean, a clubhouse with outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple windows.

1. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Ocean Colony, 1.5 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Alix

￥144,228

￥180,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hotel with a courtyard, arched walkways, and a sign reading "Half Moon Bay Lodge".

An outdoor patio area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central fire pit.

A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace. There are multiple seating areas with cushions and potted plants.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, stone wall, and a large arched window.

2. Half Moon Bay Lodge

Ocean Colony, 1.5 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Craig

￥25,583

￥29,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A building with stone walls, a covered entrance, and wooden barrels.

A row of modern hotel buildings with a stone facade and multiple windows, featuring a prominent entrance with a stone archway.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, bar stools, and a patterned floor.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a coffee table with glasses and a bottle, a sofa, and a lamp.

3. Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

2.9 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Maria

￥26,778

￥31,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A coastal property with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a view of the ocean.

A living room with a fireplace, a large window overlooking the ocean, and a seating area with patterned chairs.

A cozy interior with a coffee station, seating area, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a large window overlooking the sea, a bed with blue bedding, a sofa with blue cushions, and a bedside table.

4. Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach

Miramar, 8.4 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Christine

￥36,082

￥40,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with a gravel path and a bicycle.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear blue water, and green vegetation.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a leather armchair, a coffee table with a champagne bucket, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf.

5. Seal Cove Inn

13.1 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Kimberly

￥53,850

￥60,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with a blue wall, a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A modern reception area with a white reception desk, wooden paneling, and a colorful hexagonal wall design.

6. Hyatt Place San Carlos

17.9 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Laura

￥21,372

￥24,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, hanging light fixtures, and framed artwork on the walls.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottoman, and a fireplace.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

19 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Ashley

￥19,213

￥22,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating arrangement.

A sunlit outdoor lounge area with lounge chairs, a small table, and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden beams, and a large hanging light fixture.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with chairs and a table, a sofa with cushions, and a bed.

8. Rosewood Sand Hill

19.7 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Soyeon

￥189,972

￥231,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a wooden exterior.

9. anchor inn pacifica

20.2 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Conrad

￥41,689

￥48,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.

An outdoor patio area with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants.

A modern reception area with a green wall, a sofa, a lamp, and a bookshelf.

A modern storefront with a neon sign reading "The Dylan."

10. The Dylan at SFO

20.1 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Roneisha

￥18,902

￥22,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A hotel room with a fireplace, a dining area, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.

A building with a sign that reads "CAFFÈ".

A couple embracing on a beach with the ocean in the background.

A large white building with multiple windows and a flag.

11. Oceano Hotel and Spa

El Granada, 10.1 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Chris

￥44,026

￥49,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A covered patio with a wooden deck, outdoor furniture, and a pergola structure.

An aerial view of a marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and hills in the background.

A coastal golf course with a clubhouse, ocean view, and rolling hills in the background.

A historic building with arched windows and a brick facade, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and a reflecting pool.

12. Nantucket Whale Inn

South Downtown, 4.2 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Jamie

￥37,434

￥43,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and a modern building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and seating area.

A modern hotel kitchen with a buffet area, bar seating, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden side table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores

18.8 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

ARTAK

￥17,667

￥20,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A historic building with arched windows and a brick facade, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a reflecting pool.

A beach with a clear sky and the sun setting over the ocean.

A room with a fireplace, two upholstered chairs, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a decorative tray.

14. Mill Rose Inn

Heritage Downtown, 4.9 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

William

￥42,810

￥49,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, wooden paneling on the ceiling, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A stone fountain with a bell, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted above a wooden desk, a coffee maker, a chair, and a window with an air conditioning unit.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large mirror.

15. Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

19.6 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Karina

￥21,372

￥24,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a television.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

A spacious atrium with a central pool, multiple balconies, and a seating area with a flat-screen TV.

A hotel lobby with a pool, seating areas, and a bar.

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Carlos, CA

18.1 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Alec

￥18,839

￥21,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central open space, multiple seating areas, and a glass ceiling.

A modern hotel atrium with a central open space, multiple floors, and a glass ceiling.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the city and water.

A bar area with multiple screens displaying sports events, a well-stocked bar with various bottles, and seating for guests.

17. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

20.2 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Yingsha

￥22,797

￥30,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a red sofa, two armchairs, a round wooden table, and a fireplace.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a colorful abstract wall.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, sofa, and a small table.

An outdoor seating area with green sofas and chairs, a white coffee table, and a round table.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Belmont

18.8 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Timothy

￥18,434

￥21,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a checkered floor, and framed pictures on the wall.

A red door with a white frame, surrounded by dense green ivy.

A room with two leather chairs, a small table with jars, and a window with a view of the street.

A reception desk with a red curtain backdrop, a chandelier, and a motivational sign on the wall.

19. LiA Hotel

18.3 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

David

￥10,961

￥12,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wicker chairs, and umbrellas.

A snack bar with a refrigerated drink cooler, shelves stocked with snacks, and a wall with a moss-like texture labeled "CRATE".

A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and decorative shelves.

A modern bar area with a long counter, wicker bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

20. Courtyard San Francisco Airport Burlingame

20.1 km from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Matthew

￥21,942

￥25,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Cowell Ranch State Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay	9.2 Wonderful 697 reviews	View
Half Moon Bay Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 1,353 reviews	View
Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach	9.8 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Seal Cove Inn	9.8 Exceptional 572 reviews	View

Top Cowell Ranch State Beach Hotel Reviews

Modern Coastal Retreat, Walk to Downtown HMB & Beach

10/10 Excellent

"This property was amazing. The hosts were so prompt in getting us any information needed before arrival and during our stay. Wonderful hosts. The house is so we clean and so beachy and homey. We can’t wait to come back. The location is absolutely perfect. We were able to walk to the beach often and also to Main Street for shopping and meals. We don’t want to stay anywhere else. Can’t wait to come back."

Half Moon Bay Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Comfy beds, multiple comfy pillows. Nice firepit, pool, hot tub. Delicious breakfast"

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

10/10 Excellent

"The best hotel ever!"

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent

"This pet friendly hotel is charming. Friendly staff and also virtual staff for check in/out. We enjoyed the Cameron’s Pub next door for a bowl of steaming chowder after a long day at the beach. Complimentary breakfast had both hot and cold options. We would stay here again. King suite with sofa and fireplace."

Nantucket Whale Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was such a wonderfully quaint B&B. I really loved the quiet area and we walked to everything we needed. We rented the Greatpoint room which was wonderful. Just be aware the bathtub was a clawfoot large tub and it was hard to get in and out of if you are an older person, my husband had to help me in and out. The whole area and stay was great!"

Spacious 4300 sq ft Bay Escape – On Golf Course & Near to Beach and Trials

10/10 Excellent

"We greatly enjoyed this property for our multigenerational family get together. The home was comfortable and had plenty of room for us to spread out and relax. The owner was super helpful and responded to all of our questions within a few minutes. I highly recommend staying here and we plan to book again for our next trip."

Executive Vacation House Next to Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay

10/10 Excellent

"I am a grandmother who stayed with my children and grandchildren at this beautiful house for three days over the Labor Day weekend. We all were delighted with this gorgeous and charming house from the minute we arrived. Every room was immaculate and comfortable, and the lovely kitchen had every thing we needed. The host was very friendly and helpful, and the parking was very convenient. The house is located in a lovely, gated neighborhood, not far from the beach, the Redwood State Park and great restaurants. We cannot wait to return for another family vacation."

Beach Cottage Near the Coastal Trail and the Ritz

10/10 Excellent

"Great beach getaway with the dogs."

Spacious remodeled House off Main Street

10/10 Excellent

"Great property, clean, spacious, great location. The kitchen was well equipped and the laundry room was clean and well stocked as well. The host was very responsive. We really enjoyed our stay and accommodation. The location was great for walking to the beaches."

Other attractions near Cowell Ranch State Beach

A beach at sunset with waves crashing onto the shore and the sun setting over the horizon.

Manhattan Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Manhattan Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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A beach with footprints leading to the water, a sunset, and a clear sky.

Half Moon Bay State Beach

9.4/10 (344 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Half Moon Bay State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Half Moon Bay. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Poplar Beach

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Poplar Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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A coastal path leading to a wooden structure with a view of the ocean and distant land.

Francis Beach

9.0/10 (77 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Francis Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Half Moon Bay. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Pelican Point Beach

9.0/10 (118 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Pelican Point Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Half Moon Bay. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Half Moon Bay Golf Links

9.2/10 (144 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Half Moon Bay at Half Moon Bay Golf Links, and enjoy other activities such as hiking. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.

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Redondo Beach

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Redondo Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cowell Ranch State Beach?

Cowell Ranch State Beach is located in Half Moon Bay. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options, and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Cowell Ranch State Beach?

Half Moon Bay Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Cowell Ranch State Beach. Another good option is The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Cowell Ranch State Beach?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cowell Ranch State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cowell Ranch State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Cowell Ranch State Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cowell Ranch State Beach?

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What can I see and do near Cowell Ranch State Beach?

Dip your toes in the water at Redondo Beach, Half Moon Bay State Beach, and Manhattan Beach. Surround yourself with nature at Pelican Point Beach, Purisima Creek Redwoods, and Poplar Beach. If you've got some time to explore the area around Cowell Ranch State Beach, you may want to make a stop by Half Moon Bay Golf Links, Burleigh H. Murray Ranch, and La Nebbia Winery.

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Our top choices for Cowell Ranch State Beach hotels

1. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

2. Half Moon Bay Lodge

3. Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

4. Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach

5. Seal Cove Inn

6. Hyatt Place San Carlos

7. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

8. Rosewood Sand Hill

9. anchor inn pacifica

10. The Dylan at SFO

11. Oceano Hotel and Spa

12. Nantucket Whale Inn

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores

14. Mill Rose Inn

15. Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Carlos, CA

17. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Belmont

19. LiA Hotel

20. Courtyard San Francisco Airport Burlingame

Compare popular hotels close to Cowell Ranch State Beach

Top Cowell Ranch State Beach Hotel Reviews

Modern Coastal Retreat, Walk to Downtown HMB & Beach

Half Moon Bay Lodge

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Nantucket Whale Inn

Spacious 4300 sq ft Bay Escape – On Golf Course & Near to Beach and Trials

Executive Vacation House Next to Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay

Beach Cottage Near the Coastal Trail and the Ritz

Spacious remodeled House off Main Street

Other attractions near Cowell Ranch State Beach

Manhattan Beach

Half Moon Bay State Beach

Poplar Beach

Francis Beach

Pelican Point Beach

Half Moon Bay Golf Links

Redondo Beach

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