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Best fare found from Dallas to San Francisco: €238

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 20 attractions in Half Moon Bay

This resort offers two championship golf courses, the 18-hole Ocean Course and the par-72 Old Course, both with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 20 attractions in Half Moon Bay

Broad and sandy beach stretching more than four miles features campground facilities and trails for hikers and horseback riders.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 20 attractions in Half Moon Bay
Attraction type: Farm
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 20 attractions in Half Moon Bay
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 20 attractions in Half Moon Bay

Gray whales can often be spotted close to the shore of this scenic beach. Surrounded by high cliffs, it features a clothing-optional section during the spring.

Attraction type: Beach; State park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 20 attractions in Half Moon Bay
Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 20 attractions in Half Moon Bay
Attraction type: Beach; Nature reserve
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 20 attractions in Half Moon Bay

Popular beach in Half Moon Bay that is known for superb big-wave surfing.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 20 attractions in Half Moon Bay
Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 20 attractions in Half Moon Bay
Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 20 attractions in Half Moon Bay

Scenic beach located a short distance from Pescadero on the San Mateo County coast.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 20 attractions in Half Moon Bay

This ranch offers guided horseback rides along the scenic beaches of Half Moon Bay through more than seven miles of trails. There are also pony rides for small children.

Attraction type: Horseback riding stable
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 20 attractions in Half Moon Bay

The kind of place only the locals know about, this scenic state park is just south of Half Moon Bay and features a sandy beach and a seal preserve, plus trails for hiking and horseback riding.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 20 attractions in Half Moon Bay
Attraction type: Beach
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Easy and scenic hiking trail along the Pacific coast that measures six miles round trip.

Attraction type: Hiking trail
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Scenic beach that serves as an access point off of Highway One to Half Moon Bay.

Attraction type: Beach
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Scenic beach on Half Moon Bay that features RV sites with hookups and tent sites.

Attraction type: Beach
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