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Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay Harbor
4.5 ★★★★★ 887 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Half Moon Bay, California · 0.2 mi to the sand
Casual waterfront hotel offering rooms with balconies & fireplaces, plus low-key dining & a spa.
Plan your tour
- Setting waterfront venue, 0.2 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
- Phone (650) 726-5400
- Website oceanohalfmoonbay.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“Ocean view includes traffic noise and sounds of the marina.”
“Ocean view includes traffic noise and sounds of the marina.”
What couples highlight
“The rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated, and come with stunning views of the harbor.”
“Nancy and her team are phenomenal. We had an incredible weekend having our friends and family from all over the world staying at Oceano.”
From the reviews
I can’t recommend this place more. I had my wedding here. Nancy and her team are phenomenal. We had an incredible weekend having our friends and family from all over the world staying at Oceano. Nancy made it feel special for all of us. She went above and beyond with planning to make sure everything went smoothly.
Great hotel with easy access to the beach and restaurants. Loved our one night stay here. Hopefully we can try the massages / spa next time.
This hotel was the perfect choice for our first time visiting HMB. It is located across the harbor, so we had an awesome view from our balcony. Walking distance to coastal trail, the beach, the pier, gift shops, restaurants, and breweries.
🌊✨ A dreamy coastal escape! ✨🌊 The Oceano Hotel & Spa is the perfect mix of luxury and relaxation. The rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated, and come with stunning views of the harbor. Service was top-notch—every staff member was warm, attentive, and made us feel truly welcomed.
Getting married at Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay Harbor
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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