What's it like in South Downtown?

Travelers to Half Moon Bay's South Downtown neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in South Downtown?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Nantucket Whale Inn is the highest ranked property in South Downtown. This B&B offers free breakfast and free parking.

How many hotels should I expect to find in South Downtown?

When you want to find places to stay in Half Moon Bay, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodations in South Downtown.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Downtown, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in South Downtown.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to South Downtown?

For more details about updating your trip to South Downtown or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do around this Half Moon Bay neighborhood?

Poplar Beach, Half Moon Bay State Beach, and Francis Beach are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Downtown. Redondo Beach and Elmar Beach are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Half Moon Bay.

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Our top choices for South Downtown hotels

Nantucket Whale Inn

South Downtown

Joe

₩312,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 10 - Mar 11

Hyatt Centric Mountain View

28.9 km from South Downtown

James

₩268,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

Dinah's Garden Hotel

28 km from South Downtown

mark

₩268,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

Residence Inn Marriott Palo Alto Los Altos

28.3 km from South Downtown

Irina

₩223,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto

28.1 km from South Downtown

Yongmei

₩231,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

The Palo Alto Inn

27.8 km from South Downtown

John

₩130,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 21 - Feb 22

Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto

27.7 km from South Downtown

Meredith

₩230,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

27.4 km from South Downtown

Anaisa

₩163,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

26.9 km from South Downtown

Emilia

₩163,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 21 - Feb 22

Creekside Inn

26.4 km from South Downtown

William

₩173,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 21 - Feb 22

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

26.2 km from South Downtown

Ruth

₩292,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

The Cardinal Hotel

23.8 km from South Downtown

Paul

₩257,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

Menlo Park Inn

21.5 km from South Downtown

Vilma

The Cottages Hotel

21 km from South Downtown

Christian

₩284,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Atherton Park Inn & Suites

19.2 km from South Downtown

Serhii

Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City

18.5 km from South Downtown

Rafael

₩190,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 6 - Mar 7

Kasa Niche Hotel Redwood City

18.2 km from South Downtown

Weston

₩167,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 28 - Mar 1

Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

18.3 km from South Downtown

Laura

₩213,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 6 - Mar 7

Two Queens Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

17.7 km from South Downtown

Samantha

₩138,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 18 - Feb 19

Hotel Keen

23.5 km from South Downtown

Christopher

₩220,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

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Where to stay in South Downtown

Find the best South Downtown areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

So I tend to see a lot of sunsets as you might find out... my favorite part is seeing how the textures and colors evolve and shift in the sky as the light perspective changes. I loved watching the Sand Pipers dance with the waves as they came in. That's Half Moon Bay in the distance and the world famous surf spot, Mavericks, just to the left of the headland.

El Granada

Located 25 miles south of San Francisco, this coastal village boasts a unique concentric-circular street layout designed by architect Daniel Burnham. Accessible via State Route 1, it's nestled between Montara, Moss Beach, and Half Moon Bay.

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Miramar

While visiting Miramar, you might make a stop by sights like Miramar Beach and Naples Beach.

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Ocean Colony

While visiting Ocean Colony, you might make a stop by sights like Half Moon Bay Golf Links and Pelican Point Beach.

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Arleta Park

When in Arleta Park, you can plan a visit to Half Moon Bay State Beach and Poplar Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Awesome place to visit and try their handcrafted spirits. Fun tours and tastings!!!

Princeton

Princeton might not have many top sights, but Capistrano Road Beach and Pillar Point Harbor are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Top South Downtown Hotel Reviews

Grand Hyatt at SFO

10/10 Excellent

"This is the perfect hotel if you need to stay close to the airport! The staff were excellent, the room spotless, and the bed so comfortable. After 24 hours of travel it was a welcome respite before traveling on the next morning. "