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Nantucket Whale Inn

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Half Moon Bay State Beach

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The Nantucket Whale Inn combines hospitality with outdoor exploration. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, relax in the tranquil garden or gather around the firepit. With bike rentals and free WiFi available, the inn serves as an ideal base for both beach enthusiasts and cycling fans.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
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Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Portable fan
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Light Ship

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Half Moon Bay, Nantucket Whale Inn is in the business district and near the beach. Harley Farms Goat Dairy is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Half Moon Bay State Beach and Purisima Creek Redwoods. Half Moon Bay Golf Links and Mavericks Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Map
779 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Miramar Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Half Moon Bay Golf Links - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Pillar Point Harbor - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Mavericks Beach - 14 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Broadway Station - 23 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tres Amigos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Nantucket Whale Inn

Bed & breakfast near Half Moon Bay State Beach
Located close to Half Moon Bay Golf Links, Nantucket Whale Inn provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this bed & breakfast. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and a garden are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Portable fans, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1898
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 25
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day plus USD 25 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Nantucket Whale Inn Half Moon Bay
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Frequently asked questions

Is Nantucket Whale Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 25 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Nantucket Whale Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nantucket Whale Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Nantucket Whale Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nantucket Whale Inn located?

Situated in the business district, this bed & breakfast is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Half Moon Bay State Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Half Moon Bay Golf Links. Purisima Creek Redwoods and Mavericks Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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