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A building with stone walls, a covered entrance, and wooden barrels.

A spacious living area with a stone accent wall, a leather sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a coffee table with glasses and a bottle, a sofa, and a lamp.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, bar stools, and a patterned floor.

1. Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

1.8 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Maria

£146

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A large, multi-story hotel with a golf course and beach views.

A large, historic building with a well-maintained lawn and a golf course in the foreground.

An outdoor wedding venue with a sea view, arranged seating, and a decorative arch.

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Ocean Colony, 0.9 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Osamu

£1,075

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, large windows with sheer curtains, a blue sofa, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a blue wall, a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

3. Hyatt Place San Carlos

11.1 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

George

£116

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A sign for The Miramar Inn, a fire lane, and a building with a tiled roof.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted above the counter, and a trash bin labeled 'TRASH'.

4. Miramar Inn

Miramar, 5 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Mary

£100

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, hanging light fixtures, and framed artwork on the walls.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

11.8 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Lincoln

£111

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a checkered floor, and framed pictures on the wall.

A red door with a keypad lock, surrounded by lush green ivy.

A room with two leather chairs, a small table with jars, and a window with a view of the street.

A breakfast table with scrambled eggs, croquettes, and a bottle of Chobani yogurt.

6. LiA Hotel

11.4 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

David

£66

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a television.

A spacious atrium with a central pool, multiple balconies, and a seating area with a flat-screen TV.

A hotel lobby with a pool, seating areas, and a bar.

A hotel lounge with a fireplace, bookshelves, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Carlos, CA

11.2 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Ruben

£106

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.

A modern storefront with a neon sign reading "The Dylan."

A modern interior with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the street and buildings outside.

A modern reception area with a green wall, a sofa, a lamp, and a bookshelf.

8. The Dylan at SFO

12.5 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Christin

£117

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A patio area with outdoor seating and blue umbrellas.

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a textured wall, a flat-screen monitor, and a printer.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with blinds, and a door with a lock.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, hair dryer, and a microwave on a small cabinet.

9. Redwood Creek Inn

11.9 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Abhinav

£69

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and a modern building in the background.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a well-lit liquor display.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden side table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and seating area.

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores

11.7 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Michelle

£102

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a television, and a small plant.

A spacious indoor area with two leather sofas, a small table, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A building entrance with large glass doors, a stone-paved area, and a view of the street and trees.

A long, narrow hotel corridor with doors on both sides, a carpeted floor, and overhead lighting.

11. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

12.1 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Deborah

£83

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, comfortable seating, and a dining area.

A spacious restaurant with high wooden beams, multiple seating areas including tables and booths, and a large TV screen.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed in the adjacent room.

A modern lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central fireplace, and two armchairs.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos

11.6 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

luis

£129

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wicker chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and decorative shelves.

A modern bar area with a long counter, wicker bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A snack bar with a refrigerated drink cooler, shelves stocked with snacks, and a wall with a moss-like texture labeled "CRATE".

13. Courtyard San Francisco Airport Burlingame

12.5 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

KWANG HEE

£107

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, wooden paneling on the ceiling, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large mirror.

A stone fountain with a bell, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges.

14. Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

12.2 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Karina

£123

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A Starbucks with outdoor seating and a decorative facade.

A modern kitchen with a long dining table, blue bar stools, and a wooden floor.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and shower.

A modern lobby with a staircase, blue seating area, and a cityscape mural.

15. Kasa Niche Hotel Redwood City

12.3 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Lauren

£76

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A hotel room with a fireplace, a dining area, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.

A building with a sign that reads "CAFFÈ".

A large white building with multiple windows and a flag.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and elegant decor.

16. Oceano Hotel and Spa

El Granada, 6.3 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

John

£252

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking lot.

A modern hotel room with a beige sofa, a white armchair, and a round coffee table. Large windows offer views of greenery and a cityscape.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital check-in station, a hydration station, and a snack shelf.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white brick backsplash, and a coffee station.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos

11.8 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Malia

£106

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central open space, multiple seating areas, and a glass ceiling.

A large, modern hotel with a prominent glass facade and multiple levels.

A modern hotel atrium with a central open space, multiple floors, and a glass ceiling.

A bar area with multiple screens displaying sports events, a well-stocked bar with various bottles, and seating for guests.

18. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

12.5 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Lyam

£146

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, large windows, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and shelves.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, an oven, and a dishwasher.

A hotel room with a striped sofa, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a potted plant.

19. Quality Inn Half Moon Bay/Miramar Beach

Miramar, 5 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

Alexis

£133

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a modern building in the background, featuring a glass door entrance, outdoor seating, and a variety of plants.

A modern hotel with a spacious courtyard, a sign for 'The Catalina Hotel', and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel bathroom with a white countertop, a mounted television, a Keurig coffee machine, and a sign prohibiting smoking.

A modern reception area with a central desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

20. The Catrina Hotel

11.1 mi from Cowell Ranch State Beach

craig

£84

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Cowell Ranch State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay	9.2 Wonderful 693 reviews	View
Hyatt Place San Carlos	9.6 Exceptional 671 reviews	View
Miramar Inn	8.2 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport	9.4 Exceptional 1,165 reviews	View

Top Cowell Ranch State Beach Hotel Reviews

Beach Cottage Near the Coastal Trail and the Ritz

10/10 Excellent

"great location, and quite. very clean and comfortable. beautiful grounds as well. had everything you needed for cooking."

Half Moon Bay Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service, perfect location close to entertainment, restaurant. So delightful we stopped to spend one night. Very quiet ,very cozy bed and relaxing environment. Thank you, we will come back soon"

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Went for our honeymoon. Had a fantastic time. I ordered a charcuterie board to our room. After we arrived we went to our room dropped off our bags and walked around the property with some drinks. When we came back to the room there was chocolate covered strawberries, the charcuterie board and a bottle of champagne. The champagne and strawberries were on the house. It may be a small thing, but it was very special."

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful"

Nantucket Whale Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Our first time staying here and it won’t be the last! Loved everything about it and the location couldn’t be better."

Steps to Ocean: Luxe Family Home in Half Moon Bay!

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place. Spent a few days with family. Close to beach and parks for hiking"

Upscale cottage: First block from the beach

10/10 Excellent

"I am so grateful to stay in such a lovely place. I enjoyed the opportunity so close to the beach and also close to shops. The neighborhood is lively as well. The outdoor patio was so tranquil. Kitchen well stocked with cooking items. Communication with the hosts was also very good."

Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz

10/10 Excellent

"The cottage is located in a nice quiet residential neighborhood with good parking. Includes a nice outdoor space, it's behind the garage between polite neighbors, perfect for having our dog with us. Beautiful walks to the coast and Poplar beach.Comfortable lodgings and nice kitchenette that we used a lot. It had all the things we needed. Fridge is small dorm size but it worked out well with our cooler parked right outside the door on the deck. Our visit was a party of 3, mom, dad, daughter. We enjoyed our stay and felt very safe.."

Spacious remodeled House off Main Street

8/10 Good

"Great location for strolling down Main Street to shops and restaurants. Very spacious home with well-equipped kitchen."

Other attractions near Cowell Ranch State Beach

A beach at sunset with waves crashing onto the shore and the sun setting over the horizon.

Manhattan Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Manhattan Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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A beach with footprints leading to the water, a sunset, and a clear sky.

Half Moon Bay State Beach

9.4/10 (344 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Half Moon Bay State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Half Moon Bay. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Poplar Beach

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Poplar Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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A coastal path leading to a wooden structure with a view of the ocean and distant land.

Francis Beach

9.0/10 (77 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Francis Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Half Moon Bay. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Pelican Point Beach

9.0/10 (118 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Pelican Point Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Half Moon Bay. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Half Moon Bay Golf Links

9.2/10 (144 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Half Moon Bay at Half Moon Bay Golf Links, and enjoy other activities such as hiking. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.

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Redondo Beach

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Redondo Beach during your trip to Half Moon Bay? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cowell Ranch State Beach?

Cowell Ranch State Beach is located in Half Moon Bay. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Cowell Ranch State Beach?

Half Moon Bay Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Cowell Ranch State Beach. Another good option is The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Cowell Ranch State Beach?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cowell Ranch State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cowell Ranch State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Cowell Ranch State Beach.

What can I see and do near Cowell Ranch State Beach?

Dip your toes in the water at Half Moon Bay State Beach, Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay and Dunes Beach. Surround yourself with nature at Manhattan Beach, Pelican Point Beach and Purisima Creek Redwoods. If you've got some time to explore the area around Cowell Ranch State Beach, you may want to make a stop by Half Moon Bay Golf Links, Burleigh H. Murray Ranch and La Nebbia Winery.

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Our top choices for Cowell Ranch State Beach hotels

1. Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

3. Hyatt Place San Carlos

4. Miramar Inn

5. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

6. LiA Hotel

7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Carlos, CA

8. The Dylan at SFO

9. Redwood Creek Inn

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores

11. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos

13. Courtyard San Francisco Airport Burlingame

14. Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central by IHG

15. Kasa Niche Hotel Redwood City

16. Oceano Hotel and Spa

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos

18. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

19. Quality Inn Half Moon Bay/Miramar Beach

20. The Catrina Hotel

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Top Cowell Ranch State Beach Hotel Reviews

Beach Cottage Near the Coastal Trail and the Ritz

Half Moon Bay Lodge

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Nantucket Whale Inn

Steps to Ocean: Luxe Family Home in Half Moon Bay!

Upscale cottage: First block from the beach

Small Beach Cottage near the Coastal Trail and The Ritz

Spacious remodeled House off Main Street

Other attractions near Cowell Ranch State Beach

Manhattan Beach

Half Moon Bay State Beach

Poplar Beach

Francis Beach

Pelican Point Beach

Half Moon Bay Golf Links

Redondo Beach

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