About us
The Oceano Hotel & Spa, Half Moon Bay’s premier boutique hotel, is a place to bask in the exquisite beauty of the Northern California Coast. -Located just 25 minutes from San Francisco International Airport along California Highway 1. -Nestled within Pillar Point Harbor, The Oceano features magnificent coastal views, incredible harbor sunsets, and luxurious accommodations. -95-spacious guest suites and 11-cottage style rooms offering waterfront views and fireplaces. -Exceptional amenities including fitness and business centers to ensure your guests will have a comfortable and productive stay. -With 6 versatile function rooms and over 12,000 square feet of indoor & outdoor meeting and event space, it is a perfect fit for groups of 10 to 250.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built2008
Renovated2024
Total meeting space12,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms106
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Forbes Travel Guide
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (ocean or water)
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Spa or salon
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (ocean or water)
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Feb 16, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026
Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 27, 2026
Mar 2, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026
Mar 16, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026
Mar 30, 2026 - Apr 3, 2026
Apr 6, 2026 - Apr 8, 2026
Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 16, 2026
Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026
May 18, 2026 - May 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 5, 2026
Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026
Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Jun 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - May 31
Low season
Nov 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Feb 29
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
12,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,750 sq. ft.
Space (private)
12,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
1,650 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
4,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
12,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,750 sq. ft.
Space (private)
12,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
1,650 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
4,000 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2,750 sq. ft. 68 x 38 sq. ft. | 18 ft. | 250 | 60 | 250 | 300 | 300 | 150 | - | 150 | 68 | |
1,650 sq. ft. 45 x 34 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 120 | 36 | 80 | 120 | 100 | 80 | - | - | 44 | |
2,000 sq. ft. 36 x 54 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 110 | 45 | 100 | 110 | 110 | 70 | - | - | 50 | |
1,000 sq. ft. 36 x 22 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 60 | 18 | 50 | 60 | 50 | 32 | - | - | 22 | |
470 sq. ft. 26 x 15 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | 14 | - | - | |
3,000 sq. ft. 80 x 36 sq. ft. | 23 ft. | 300 | 60 | 250 | 300 | 300 | 150 | - | - | 68 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
106
Single (1 bed)
75
Double (2 beds)
31
Suites
95
Tax rate
9.375%
Occupancy rate
11.5%
Total guest rooms
106
Single (1 bed)
75
Double (2 beds)
31
Suites
95
Tax rate
9.375%
Occupancy rate
11.5%
Location
Getting Here
From SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
*Take Freeway 280 north toward San Francisco
*Exit CA-1 S/Pacific Coast Highway, follow signs to Pacifica
*Continue onto CA-1 S/Pacific Coast Highway to Capistrano Road
*Turn right onto Capistrano Rd. and arrive at 280 Capistrano Road
From SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
*Take Freeway 101 north toward San Francisco
*Exit CA-92 W/Half Moon Bay Rd, follow signs to Half Moon Bay
*Continue onto CA-1 N/Pacific Coast Highway to Capistrano Road
*Turn left onto Capistrano Rd. and arrive at 280 Capistrano Road
Distance from airport
22.8 mi
Distance from airport 22.8 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Local Attractions
The California Coastal Trail
Park
2 mins
The Coastal Trail is a 1,200 mile trail that runs along the California Coast. Many parts of the Half Moon Bay Coast provide a scenic paved trail, which is ideal for walking, running, or biking along the ocean. The Bluffs by Mavericks surf spot is a moderate hike past the harbor and up to the bluffs with amazing views of the coastline.
Airport St
Moss Beach, CA 94038
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The Oceano Coastal Spa
Recreation
2 mins
Located within the Shoppes at Harbor Viillage, The Oceano Coastal Spa offers a peaceful sanctuary with a menu of organic products and relaxing therapies to de-stress and rejuvenate.
270 Capistrano Road
#42 in the Harbor Village
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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Half Moon Bay Golf Links
Recreation
8 mi
Enjoy Half Moon Bay's Premier Oceanfront Golf! Two beautifully different golf courses are set upon Northern California's dramatic coastal bluffs. Challenge yourself on either the Arnold Palmer designed Old Course or Arthur Hill's Scottish Links style Ocean Course.
Two Miramontes Point Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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Half Moon Bay Brewing Co.
Recreation
1 blk
In 2000, a group of coastsiders opened a casual restaurant on Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, and in 2003 opened the first operating brewery on the San Mateo Coast since 1873. Over the years, the restaurant has expanded and now has a tap room and beer garden.
390 Capistrano Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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La Nebbia Winery
Recreation
7 mi
La Nebbia Winery is located in the charming coastal town of Half Moon Bay along scenic Highway 92. A local landmark since 1979, La Nebbia’s quaint, old-world tasting room introduces visitors to a wide sampling of grape varietals and wines reflective of the diverse wine regions of California. The gardens and picnic areas throughout the property offer another great space for sipping wines, enjoying a picnic, and playing bocce ball.
12341 San Mateo Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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Half Moon Bay Kayak Company
Recreation
1 blk
Discover the world of sea kayaking, paddle boarding and biking in Half Moon Bay.
Paddle among seals, birds, and other marine life in the protected Pillar Point Harbor or in the open waters of the Pacific Ocean. Rent a bike and explore the diversity of the HMB Coastal Trail from nature viewing to the world-famous Mavericks surf spot.
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Facility Restrictions
For complete details, please contact the corporate sales manager at 650.726.5400.
Cancellation Policy
For complete details, please contact the corporate sales manager at 650.726.5400.
Additional details
To enhance your meeting experience, The Oceano Hotel offers: -Waterfont Dining at The Oceano Bar & Grill perfect for an evening reception. -The Oceano Coastal Spa features custom spa treatments and a relaxation lounge. -The Oceano Hotel is located within walking distance to numerous acclaimed restaurants and team-building activities.
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Oceano Hotel & Spa Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Oceano Hotel & Spa's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Oceano Hotel & Spa have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Oceano Hotel & Spa and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Oceano Hotel & Spa's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at Oceano Hotel & Spa developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Oceano Hotel & Spa clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
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