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A multi-story house with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

1. Ocean View Inn

2.6 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

katja

￥22,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.

2. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

12.8 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

dezzirae

￥20,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A reception area with a counter, two patterned chairs, a yellow ottoman, and a large blue potted plant.

3. Hotel Aura SFO

11 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Pam

￥18,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

4. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

15.3 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Jane

￥18,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern lobby with a cityscape mural, a reception desk, seating area, and a door with blinds.

5. Hotel Skye SFO

11 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Yelizaveta

￥19,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

A modern hotel lobby with marble reception desks, large windows, and a central fire feature.

6. Grand Hyatt at SFO

11.8 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Colleen

￥51,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, fire pits, and large umbrellas.

7. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

14.7 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Mitchell

￥18,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 12 - Dec 13

A spacious, well-lit atrium with a high ceiling and skylight, featuring a central seating area with a sofa and armchairs, surrounded by a patterned rug.

8. Hotel Aluxor SFO

11.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

April

￥18,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.

9. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

13.6 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Monica

￥22,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a desk. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

10. The Atrium Hotel at SFO

11.9 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Jeremy

￥18,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

11.2 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Donald G.

￥22,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

12. Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

11.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Angie

￥15,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the sea.

13. San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

13.3 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Wendi Lynn

￥25,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a chessboard, and hanging floral decorations.

14. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

11.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Chitla

￥23,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

15. The Westin San Francisco Airport

12.9 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Esther

￥24,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a curved wooden balcony, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

16. Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

16.9 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Adam Costco Visa

￥19,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

17. The Dylan at SFO

11.9 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Ellen

￥20,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

A spacious, modern living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options including sofas and chairs.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

13.3 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Lakeisha

￥19,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, dining area with tables and chairs, and a decorative light fixture.

19. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

11.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

HomerH

￥19,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

A modern hotel atrium with multiple levels, outdoor seating areas, and a central staircase.

20. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

13.5 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

gary

￥29,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Ocean View Inn	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 412 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 2,274 reviews	View
Hotel Aura SFO	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 2,630 reviews	View
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 3,302 reviews	View
Hotel Skye SFO	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 2,120 reviews	View

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A beach at sunset with waves and a cloudy sky.

Montara State Beach

9.4/10 (34 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Montara State Beach during your travels in Montara? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunrises.

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Top Gray Whale Cove State Beach Hotel Reviews

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

Seal Cove Inn

Moss Beach

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach

Miramar

10/10 Excellent

We had a marvelous time at the Cypress Inn in Half Moon Bay. The room was modern and comfortable. We had a wonderful ocean view, just across a small road from the beach. The location was very quiet, just the sound of the ocean surf, which we love to hear. The breakfast was magnificent, plus they had wine and very tasty snack food in the afternoon. This is one of the best bed and breakfast inns we've ever had the pleasure to stay at.

Alan

Grand Hyatt at SFO

San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

Alan

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean.

The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay

El Granada

10/10 Excellent

This is a great hotel. Very nice room, great view, nice bike/walk path right outside, nice sunken living room and suite feeling in the standard rooms, fireplace, etc. The main thing to know before coming here is that it is set up to be lived in for a while if you like. There is a stove, refrigerator, large microwave, dishes, silverware,etc. If I'd know that in advance I might have packed differently and planned on preparing a meal or two in the room. (On the other hand, there is at least...

Michael

A modern outdoor lounge area with a fire feature, seating, and large windows offering city views.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport Millbrae Station

Millbrae

10/10 Excellent

Violeta

Ocean View Inn

Montara

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a coastal landscape with cliffs and the ocean.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Pacifica

Rockaway Beach

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Hotel Aura SFO

San Bruno

10/10 Excellent

Close to SFO for an overnight stay after a long flight home. They allow late check in but the shuttle service ended too early for us to be able to use so we had to pay for a rideshare service. The woman at reception was very friendly when we checked in and our room was large, clean, quiet and comfortable. They serve a small but serviceable breakfast in the morning, which was nice since we still had a long drive home. Definitely recommend a stay here if you are in the area.

Alice

Hotel Skye SFO

San Bruno

10/10 Excellent

Sheika-Ann

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large mirror.

Sea Breeze Motel

Rockaway Beach

10/10 Excellent

Estela

A modern outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by glass walls and a large tree.

AC Hotel by Marriott San Francisco Airport Oyster Point/Waterfront

Oyster Point

10/10 Excellent

Other than a Starbucks and some quick eats spots across the street, the hotel is in a rather non-touristy area in South San Francisco. The hotel was superior in cleanliness, convenience right off the 101 freeway so you can get around to other areas in the city, and great customer service. The parking was $20 tax every night, which is not bad compared with higher hotel parking rates in other parts of the city. As a mother traveling as the only adult with two teenagers, I felt very safe in the...

Frances

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Gray Whale Cove State Beach?

Gray Whale Cove State Beach is located in Montara. Travelers like the surrounding area for its beaches. You'll find 188 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Gray Whale Cove State Beach?

Pacifica Beach Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 2.5 mi (4 km) from Gray Whale Cove State Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Ocean View Inn and anchor inn pacifica.

How many hotels will I find close to Gray Whale Cove State Beach?

Expedia has 188 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Gray Whale Cove State Beach.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Gray Whale Cove State Beach.

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What can I see and do near Gray Whale Cove State Beach?

Enjoy the outdoors at JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Mori Point, or Pacifica Dog Park. Dip your toes in the water at Montara State Beach, Pacifica State Beach, and Rockaway Beach. Capistrano Road Beach, Mavericks Beach, and Sharp Park Beach are beautiful places to appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for Gray Whale Cove State Beach hotels

1. Ocean View Inn

2. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

3. Hotel Aura SFO

4. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

5. Hotel Skye SFO

6. Grand Hyatt at SFO

7. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

8. Hotel Aluxor SFO

9. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

10. The Atrium Hotel at SFO

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

12. Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

13. San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

14. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

15. The Westin San Francisco Airport

16. Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

17. The Dylan at SFO

18. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

19. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

20. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

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10/10 Excellent

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