| accessed via exterior corridors, the simply furnished rooms feature bay window seats with harbor views, and offer tvs and complimentary wi-fi. minifridges and microwaves are available on request. off the cabrillo highway, this casual hotel is 2 blocks from the restaurants and shops along pillar point harbor, and 3 miles from half moon bay state beach. parking and continental breakfast are free. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 30 min
Gray Whale Cove State Beach (7 min)
Cliffs surround this sandy beach, where whales are often spotted close to the shore. CuriOdyssey (34 min)
Museum for kids focusing on environmental science & wildlife with indoor exhibits & an outdoor zoo. Dunes Beach (7 min)
One of 4 beaches comprising Half Moon Bay State Beach, with fishing, picnic areas & a campground. Pillar Point Harbor (5 min)
Protected refuge & 369-berth harbor for commercial fishing, sport fisherman & leisure boaters. Mori Point (19 min)
Expanse of 110 acres along the coast with beaches & bluffs offering ocean views & hiking trails. Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve (24 min)
Mountainside area with tall trees, offering canyon hikes, biking trails & horse-riding paths. Filoli Historic House & Garden (27 min)
An early-20th-century country estate & botanic garden, open for docent-led tours. Poplar Beach (12 min)
Sunbathing, fishing & picnicking are popular pastimes at this scenic beach with a campground nearby. Pacifica State Beach (15 min)
Known for being a popular surfing locale, this crescent-shaped beach also offers trails & restrooms. Mavericks Beach (6 min)
Legendary beach known as a destination for serious big-wave surfers & an invite-only contest. Montara State Beach (6 min)
Beach known for surfing & fishing spots with bike, hiking & horseback riding trails. J V Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (6 min)
3-mi. stretch of beach & tide pools full of marine life, including sea stars, octopuses & crabs. Half Moon Bay State Beach (7 min)
Boasting 4 miles of beaches, this scenic park offers a campground plus fishing & picnic areas. Sawyer Camp Trail (24 min)
A paved segment of the Crystal Springs Regional Trail, popular for cycling, hiking & lake views. San Pedro Valley Park (19 min)
Park boasting a visitor center & seasonal waterfall plus picnic areas with BBQ pits & hiking trails. | 
