| 4 miles from san francisco international airport. fronting half moon bay, this quaint bed-and-breakfast on highway 1 is 1. the upscale rooms feature private balconies, fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, plus tvs with dvd players, minifridges and free wi-fi. 6 miles from pillar point harbor and 23. amenities include gourmet breakfast, plus wine and snacks in the afternoon. there's also an on-site sommelier and a fitness room. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:30 am
San Francisco International Airport 34 min
J V Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (9 min)
3-mi. stretch of beach & tide pools full of marine life, including sea stars, octopuses & crabs. Mori Point (23 min)
Expanse of 110 acres along the coast with beaches & bluffs offering ocean views & hiking trails. Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve (22 min)
Mountainside area with tall trees, offering canyon hikes, biking trails & horse-riding paths. Sawyer Camp Trail (23 min)
A paved segment of the Crystal Springs Regional Trail, popular for cycling, hiking & lake views. Filoli Historic House & Garden (25 min)
An early-20th-century country estate & botanic garden, open for docent-led tours. Montara State Beach (10 min)
Beach known for surfing & fishing spots with bike, hiking & horseback riding trails. Poplar Beach (11 min)
Sunbathing, fishing & picnicking are popular pastimes at this scenic beach with a campground nearby. Half Moon Bay State Beach (6 min)
Boasting 4 miles of beaches, this scenic park offers a campground plus fishing & picnic areas. Gray Whale Cove State Beach (11 min)
Cliffs surround this sandy beach, where whales are often spotted close to the shore. CuriOdyssey (33 min)
Museum for kids focusing on environmental science & wildlife with indoor exhibits & an outdoor zoo. Mavericks Beach (10 min)
Legendary beach known as a destination for serious big-wave surfers & an invite-only contest. Pillar Point Harbor (5 min)
Protected refuge & 369-berth harbor for commercial fishing, sport fisherman & leisure boaters. Coyote Point Recreation Area (33 min)
Bayside park offering a sizable playground with 6 slides, as well as trails & picnic areas. Pacifica State Beach (19 min)
Known for being a popular surfing locale, this crescent-shaped beach also offers trails & restrooms. Dunes Beach (5 min)
One of 4 beaches comprising Half Moon Bay State Beach, with fishing, picnic areas & a campground. | 
