Half Moon Bay Homes for Sale
61 Homes for sale in Half Moon Bay
$2,295,000
316 Eagle Trace Drive
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
$2,499,000
817 Railroad Avenue
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
$2,395,000
220 Eagle Trace Drive
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
$1,300,000
413 Kehoe Avenue
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
$2,399,000
587 Creekside Court
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
$2,625,000
181 Turnberry Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
$99,000
00 Marinero
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
$3,750,000
128 Spyglass Lane
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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Half Moon Bay Neighborhood Guide
Half Moon Bay is the principal city of San Mateo County's Coastside, a 26-mile stretch of Pacific coast separated from the peninsula's urban core by the Santa Cruz Mountains. It is genuinely one of the most beautiful places to live in the Bay Area — a working farm town and surf community with a walkable Main Street, year-round flower fields, and direct beach access — while still being within commuting distance of Silicon Valley for those willing to navigate Highway 92 or Highway 1. The lifestyle trade-off is real: slower pace, ocean fog, limited retail, and a mountain pass between you and your office.
Why Buyers Love Half Moon Bay
- Coastal Living with Bay Area Access — Few places in the country offer Pacific Ocean frontage, working farms, and proximity to a global tech economy simultaneously. Half Moon Bay threads that needle in a way almost nowhere else can.
- Mavericks and Surf Culture — Pillar Point Harbor, just north of town, is home to the Mavericks big-wave surf competition, one of the world's most famous surf events. A deep outdoor and surf culture shapes the community's identity year-round.
- Small-Town Main Street — Half Moon Bay's historic Main Street retains independent bookstores, farm-to-table restaurants, local wine bars, and boutiques that feel genuinely rooted rather than manufactured.
- Flower and Farm Agriculture — The coastal microclimate is ideal for cut flowers; the area produces a significant share of the Bay Area's locally grown flowers, and the agricultural landscape — pumpkin patches, Christmas tree farms, strawberry fields — gives the city a distinctive seasonal character.
Neighborhoods at a Glance
Old Town / Downtown
The historic core around Main Street and Kelly Avenue, with Victorian-era homes, walkable restaurants and shops, and easy access to Poplar Beach. Popular with buyers who want the full Coastside lifestyle.
Frenchman's Creek
An established neighborhood of ranch homes on the southern edge of town, with some of the most consistent ocean-influenced weather and proximity to the southern coastal trail network.
Kings Beach / Arlmont
A mix of older cabins and renovated beach homes on the northern edge, some of which were originally vacation properties and have been converted to primary residences. More affordable entry points into the market.
Miramar
A small unincorporated community north of Half Moon Bay proper, technically in unincorporated San Mateo County, known for direct beach access and a handful of restaurants along the waterfront bluff.
Wavecrest
A planned community developed in the 1990s on the bluffs south of Main Street with newer construction, tidier streets, and ocean views from upper-story windows.
Local Amenities
Parks
Francis Beach (camping, surf access), Dunes Beach, Miramontes Point, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (tidepool exploration), Cowell Ranch Beach Trailhead
Shopping
Main Street boutiques and galleries, Lunardi's Market, CVS and Safeway anchors; for serious shopping, residents drive over Highway 92 to Redwood City or Foster City
Dining
Pasta Moon (a long-running Main Street institution), Miramar Beach Restaurant (ocean views, local seafood), Sam's Chowder House (landmark destination for clam chowder), Duarte's Tavern in nearby Pescadero, weekly Half Moon Bay Farmers Market (Saturdays)
Recreation
Coastside Trail (hiking and biking along the bluffs), surf breaks from Mavericks to Montara, sea kayaking from Pillar Point Harbor, whale watching, pumpkin patch season in October
Commute Times
| Destination | Drive | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (Downtown) | 40–60 min | 75–100 min (SamTrans bus to Caltrain or BART) |
| Oakland (Downtown) | 55–75 min | 100–130 min (bus + BART) |
| Silicon Valley (Palo Alto) | 35–50 min | 70–90 min (bus + Caltrain) |
| Redwood City (Downtown) | 25–35 min | 50–70 min (bus + Caltrain) |
Highway 92 over the Santa Cruz Mountains is the primary commute route — a scenic but sometimes slow two-lane road that can back up significantly during peak hours and when winter storms hit. SamTrans routes connect to the Caltrain corridor in San Mateo and Redwood City, providing a transit option. For many residents, the commute is the price of admission for the lifestyle.
Commute times are estimates and may vary based on traffic, time of day, and route. Data is for informational purposes only.