| upgraded rooms add fireplaces and/or whirlpool tubs. there's also complimentary wine-and-cheese hour, in addition to a stylish lounge, and a lush garden with a patio and a fire pit. a lone suite offers cathedral ceilings and a minifridge, as well as a tea and coffeemaker. minimum-stay rules may apply. refined rooms feature free wi-fi, hdtvs, dvd players and sitting areas, plus private bathrooms with designer toiletries. set in a quaint coastal town, this upscale bed-and-breakfast in an 1898 victorian home is a mile from half moon bay state beach and 2 miles from la nebbia winery. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. full breakfast is served in an elegant dining room
San Francisco International Airport 30 min
Huddart Park (30 min)
This 900-acre, forested park offers hiking & riding trails, plus picnic areas & an archery range. Dunes Beach (5 min)
One of 4 beaches comprising Half Moon Bay State Beach, with fishing, picnic areas & a campground. J V Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (15 min)
3-mi. stretch of beach & tide pools full of marine life, including sea stars, octopuses & crabs. Mavericks Beach (16 min)
Legendary beach known as a destination for serious big-wave surfers & an invite-only contest. Filoli Historic House & Garden (21 min)
An early-20th-century country estate & botanic garden, open for docent-led tours. Pillar Point Harbor (11 min)
Protected refuge & 369-berth harbor for commercial fishing, sport fisherman & leisure boaters. Poplar Beach (18 min)
Sunbathing, fishing & picnicking are popular pastimes at this scenic beach with a campground nearby. Pacifica State Beach (25 min)
Known for being a popular surfing locale, this crescent-shaped beach also offers trails & restrooms. Montara State Beach (16 min)
Beach known for surfing & fishing spots with bike, hiking & horseback riding trails. Half Moon Bay State Beach (7 min)
Boasting 4 miles of beaches, this scenic park offers a campground plus fishing & picnic areas. Gray Whale Cove State Beach (17 min)
Cliffs surround this sandy beach, where whales are often spotted close to the shore. Lemos Farm (6 min) Sawyer Camp Trail (19 min)
A paved segment of the Crystal Springs Regional Trail, popular for cycling, hiking & lake views. CuriOdyssey (29 min)
Museum for kids focusing on environmental science & wildlife with indoor exhibits & an outdoor zoo. Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve (15 min)
Mountainside area with tall trees, offering canyon hikes, biking trails & horse-riding paths. | 
