Business center; dedicated conference concierges; onsite audiovisual and entertainment specialists; light
sound
video
data
and projection equipment; videoconferencing; property-wide high-speed internet access.
Recreation:
Two 18-hole championship golf courses; six tennis courts; spa; fitness center; bicycles; walking trails; indoor pool; croquet; volleyball; children’s program; and a choice of four food and beverage experiences.
Nearby:
Half Moon Bay’s five distinct regions (historic Main Street
Santa Cruz Mountains
redwood forest
pumpkin region
and coastal areas) for Signature Drive tours
Segway tours
surfing
beach horseback riding
and bird-watching
plus the San Francisco Bay area and more than 70 wineries within 20 miles.
Onsite Dining:Capacity
Navio
130
Ocean Cuisine
Ocean Terrace
85
Raw Bar And Grill Menu
The Conservatory
80
Homegrown, Handcrafted Cuisine
F&B Averages:
BreakfastBuffet $48 - 55Cont. $38-48
LunchBuffet $52-68Plated $50-90
DinnerBuffet $110-185Plated $74-150
Coffee Break$18-24
2-Hour Open Bar$7-14.50
Elite OverviewPlanner Ratings & Reviews
Elite Overview
From the editors of Elite Meetings
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay combines nature at its most dramatic with comfort at its most refined. Situated 23 miles south of San Francisco, the bluff-top property evokes a classic Scottish seaside resort with its shingled buildings and gabled roofs, emerald golf links, and windswept waves.
Two-thirds of the guest rooms and suites at the only full-service oceanfront resort in the area face the rugged California coastline from windows or terraces, most with an in-room fireplace or outdoor fire pit crackling nearby. The five-diamond caliber of service and appointments, both in the six-story main building and three adjacent guesthouses, extends to 21,000 square feet of indoor meeting and banquet space. Planners mix and match sites among one of the largest ballrooms on the Northern California coast, 10 additional meeting rooms, and a choice of Ocean,
Mar Vista, and Miramontes lawns and terraces. Team-building options span an equally broad range and include everything from cooking classes to beach Olympics and meaningful volunteer opportunities.
Naturally, most guests’ free time focuses on golf: the Old Course, an American parkland–style design originally laid out by Arnold Palmer, and the Ocean Course, an Arthur Hills design renowned for its links-style layout and finishing holes high above the Pacific. Only the restaurants and spa rival the golf courses in popularity, closely followed by the fitness center, indoor swimming pool, tennis complex, trail to the beach, and Ritz Kids children’s program.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
4.4
Arrival Experience:
4.4
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.3
Accommodations:
4.4
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.5
Food & Beverage:
4.8
Conference Services Staff:
4.3
Guest Service Experience:
4.3
Recommendation to Planners:
3.7
Everything was top notch! Upon arrival we were greeted with wine, the sleeping rooms are all within a short distance from the meeting space, and the meeting space was clean, well lit and perfectly set. The food for all events was perfect and the appetizers at our welcome reception were a huge hit! A few of my attendees even asked for the recipe, Even the golf was perfect despite our late arrivals. All attendees stated they are looking forward to coming back.
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Deanne F. CA/NV Credit Union Leagues Association Planner
A beautiful property located on the cliffs overlooking the water. It is a perfect location for a smaller group retreat. I was siting it for 100 people. The food is great, fresh and local products in every item on the menu. The rooms with the view were large and comfortable. There were many types of guests at the property and it seemed to welcome families, as well as corporate events.
Overall Rating: 4.3/5
Corporate Planner Legal
While the location is convenient to SFO and is beautifully located along the pacific, the service was not at all what I expect from the Ritz-Carlton. In less than a month, they changed CSM on us three times and reservation coordinators twice. The meeting rooms are adequate, as are the sleeping rooms, but could use a refresh. The staff, while friendly - not as professional as I would expect from the Ritz - they seemed a bit too 'relaxed' with the guests. The banquet chef's food and amazing views were the only real highlights. I might have even appreciated the bag pipes more had they not positioned themselves at the window of my function room (during session)!
Overall Rating: 2.8/5
Lucero J. Institutional Real Estate, Inc. Corporate Planner
With a very short lead time, two weeks from signed contract to event, the team at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay helped me put together a terrific event. Every aspect of this meeting - from help with budget requirements to room list coordination to on site challenges - were handled timely, efficiently and with a smile. This property lives up to its name - The Ritz-Carlton. I will gladly bring a group back to this property in the future.
Overall Rating: 4.7/5
Corporate Planner
Our group enjoyed the relaxing (and family-friendly) atmosphere and breathtaking ocean views, complemented by the variety of activities available for all age groups through the recreation department.
Margaret S. Corporate Planner
Beautiful property. Gorgeous views. Spectacular golf. The first 5-diamond property to have the meeting staff greet me upon arrival to the property.
Overall Rating: 4.7/5
Corporate Planner
We have used this hotel several times over the last couple of years for our Leadership Meeting and our key client event. They do a terrific job at the hotel and the resort is lovely. The only downside is there is limited things to do in the area for a group so all activities must be onsite and it can get a bit foggy. The golf is good, there is a pool and a fabulous spa.
Overall Rating: 4.9/5
Louise B. Corporate Planner
Elite RatingAverage Planner Rating
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hotels meeting the standards set by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board.
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4.4
7 reviews
Arrival Experience:
4.4
Accommodations:
4.4
Food & Beverage:
4.8
Guest Service Experience:
4.3
Conference Services Staff:
4.3
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.3
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.5
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
3.7
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Cabrillo
29
7 x 4
3
308
22 x 14
11
18
20
20
20
15
15
0
0
El Granada
65
8 x 8
3
702
27" x 26
11
24
40
40
40
18
18
0
0
Mar Vista Lawn
669
38 x 18
0
7,500
125 x 60
0
0
0
120
300
0
0
0
0
Miramar Room
194
28 x 6.4
3
2,083
92 x 21
11
110
180
140
150
64
60
90
0
Miramontes Room
102
6 x 13
3
1,100
20 x 43
11
36
80
70
110
24
26
32
0
Montara
105
8.2 x 12.8
3
1,134
27 x 42
11
54
60
60
0
0
0
0
0
Observatory
84
9.1 x 9.1
3
900
30 x 30
11
48
74
60
100
30
24
40
0
Ocean Lawn
465
10 x 15
0
5,000
100 x 50
0
0
350
200
300
0
0
0
0
Pacifica
84
N/A
3
900
N/A
11
24
30
30
40
20
20
0
0
Pillar Point
51
7.9 x 6.4
3
548
26 x 21
11
0
0
30
30
12
0
0
0
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom
660
21.6 x 30.5
4
7,100
71 x 100
12
320
820
420
500
140
90
120
0
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