NANTUCKET WHALE INN, HALF MOON BAY | Half Moon Bay ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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779 Main St., Half Moon Bay, California, United States

“The location is perfect for exploring Half Moon Bay's charm!”view full review

Nantucket Whale Inn, Half Moon Bay - A coastal retreat with garden courtyard, fireplace rooms, and HERMES amenities

Located in a scenic area overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this 3-star Half Moon Bay hotel features rooms equipped with modern comforts including flat-screen TVs with streaming services, private bathrooms with HERMES toiletries imported from France, and spa bathrobes. Several accommodations at Nantucket Whale Inn offer garden or mountain views, while select rooms include fireplaces and private entrances. The property maintains exquisite common areas, including a garden patio courtyard with fire tables and a living room lounge. Guests can explore nearby attractions with Oddyssea, John L Carter Memorial Park, and Tokenz all situated 0.5 miles away. Half Moon Bay State Beach and Redondo Beach lie 1.5 miles from the property, while San Francisco International Airport is 18.5 miles away.

Pros

Eight restaurants within 0.5 miles radius, including Moonside Bakery, ARK North Indian Cuisine, and Sacrilege Brewery

Each room includes wine/champagne service

Garden patio features outdoor fire tables for cool coastal evenings

Bathrooms equipped with premium deep clawfoot tubs or rain showers

Cons

18.5 miles distance from San Francisco International Airport

Main beaches require a 1.5 miles journey

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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.

Miacomet

2 persons

10 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Siasconset

2 persons

14 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Light Ship

2 persons

18 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Milestone Road

2 persons

14 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

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City Centre

Half Moon Bay500 m

Airports

San Francisco International (SFO) 28.6 km

Oakland International (OAK) 59.6 km

Train

Hillsdale Caltrain 14.6 km

Hayward Park Caltrain 14.9 km

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Delicious Breakfast Experience

“Each morning, we were treated to a plated, sit-down breakfast crafted by the owner, David. The culinary delights he served were simply scrumptious, providing a good start to our day at the Inn.” view full review

Cozy and Comfortable Rooms

“Our stay in the Nantucket Suite was a dream. This private room featured a fireplace and a whirlpool bath, creating a romantic and cozy atmosphere. The comfortable king-size bed ensured we enjoyed restful nights.” view full review

Thoughtful Room Amenities

“The room came equipped with a coffee maker, mini fridge, and even provided face wipes. These small yet thoughtful details truly enhanced our stay and made us feel pampered.” view full review

Charming Outdoor Patio

“We loved spending time in the beautiful outdoor garden with fire pits and cozy seating. It was the perfect spot to relax with a glass of wine after a day of exploration.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Pets allowed
Security
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Wind surfing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Golf course

Services

Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots
Board games

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
CD player

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

779 Main St., Half Moon Bay, California, United States

Map view

779 Main St., Half Moon Bay, California, United States

City landmarks

Park

Half Moon Bay State Beach

2.3 km

Beach

Poplar Beach

1.6 km

Landmark

Dinosaurs of Spanish Town

1.2 km

Landmark

New Leaf Community Markets

1.1 km

Landmark

Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve

1.4 km

Gallery

Gallery M

690 m

Park

John L Carter Memorial Park

1.4 km

Landmark

Coastal Arts League

750 m

Landmark

James Johnston House

1.2 km

Landmark

Half Moon Bay Dog Park

1.3 km

Landmark

Wavecrest Beach

2.2 km

Landmark

Francis Beach

1.9 km

Beach

Redondo Beach

2.4 km

Landmark

McNee Ranch State Park

2.6 km

Farm

Lemos Farm

3.1 km

Nature reserve

Wavecrest Open Space Preserve

2.9 km

Spa Centre

Cloud 9 Foot Spa

2.8 km

Landmark

Venice State Beach

3.0 km

Beach

Dunes Beach

3.4 km

Landmark

Coastal trail

3.3 km

Landmark

Three Rocks beach

3.1 km

Landmark

Naples Beach

4.0 km

Landmark

Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park

3.6 km

Landmark

Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail

4.2 km

Beach

Roosevelt Beach

3.9 km

Landmark

Cowell Ranch Beach Access

4.1 km

Landmark

Cowboy Surf Shop

4.0 km

Nearby

Store

Oddyssea

350 m

530 Main St

Tokenz

350 m

Restaurants

Sacrilege Brewery + Kitchen

310 m

730 Main St

Ark Grill

320 m

724 Main St

Main Street Grill

410 m

547 Main St

Spanishtown Mexican Restaurant and Market

580 m

515 Church St

Spice Me

580 m

500 Purissima St Unit C

Chez Shea

600 m

408 Main Street

Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese

590 m

421 Main St

Sushi On Main Street

630 m

400 Main Street

Pasta Moon

720 m

845 Main St Monte Vista Ln

San Benito House

650 m

356 Main Street

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NANTUCKET WHALE INN, HALF MOON BAY, Half Moon Bay

Hotel Details

Nantucket Whale Inn, Half Moon Bay - A coastal retreat with garden courtyard, fireplace rooms, and HERMES amenities

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Getting around

Facilities

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Sports & Fitness

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Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Media

Room decor

Location

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