The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
7,190 guest reviews analysed
1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, California 94019
Part of theThe Ritz-CarltonCollection
Distinctions
Forbes Travel Guide
Global excellence index- Industry awards
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
75.6 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 7,190 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- beach
- couples
- families
- city breaks
About The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is an EMPTYJET property located in Half Moon Bay, United States. This coastal hotel provides direct beach access and is part of The Ritz-Carlton collection. Recognised with a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating and included in La Liste's Top 1000 Hotels for 2026, it holds a La Liste score of 91.5/100.
Guests experience the Pacific coastline through amenities and activities that make the most of the oceanfront setting. The property's affiliation with The Ritz-Carlton ensures a consistent standard of service and hospitality.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET lists The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay for its EMPTYJET status, direct beach access, and recognition from Forbes Travel Guide and La Liste. Its location on the California coast and affiliation with The Ritz-Carlton brand make it notable for leisure travellers.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Brand
- The Ritz-Carlton
- Type
- Beach
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Beach access — From oceanfront fairways to cliffside treatments, every experience embraces the Pacific.
Beach
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
- La ListeTop 10002026
- World Travel AwardsWinner · United States' Leading Spa Resort2016
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
37.4338, -122.4415 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
- Official brand / collection siteBrand3 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field
- WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields