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BytheSea Inn

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A coastal golf course with a clubhouse, ocean view, and rolling hills in the background. - BytheSea Inn (Half Moon Bay)
A calm beach with boats and a person walking along the shore. - BytheSea Inn (Half Moon Bay)
A staircase with black balusters, a round wooden table with a potted plant, and a poster on the wall. - BytheSea Inn (Half Moon Bay)
A living room with a blue sofa, a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows. - BytheSea Inn (Half Moon Bay)
A spacious hallway with wooden flooring and white columns, leading to a dining area with a chandelier. - BytheSea Inn (Half Moon Bay)
Located close to Half Moon Bay State Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Links, BytheSea Inn provides an art gallery on site and a shopping mall on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Room options

View all photos for The Cove Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a desk, a lamp, a mirror, and artwork on the walls.

The Cove Room

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, chair, and wall-mounted pictures.

Cypress & Sea Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with blue bedding, a bedside lamp, and a small basket on a nightstand.

Purisima Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a fireplace, and framed pictures on the wall.

Gray Whale Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Tunitas Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Pomponio Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, BytheSea Inn is in Heritage Downtown, a neighborhood in Half Moon Bay. Half Moon Bay Golf Links and Pillar Point Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Half Moon Bay State Beach and Miramar Beach. Santa Cruz Mountains and Mavericks Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding, hiking/biking trails, and mountain biking. Visit our Half Moon Bay travel guide
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324 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019

What's nearby

  • A beach with footprints leading to the water, a sunset, and a clear sky.
    Half Moon Bay State Beach
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • A beach with footprints leading to the water, a sunset, and a clear sky.
    Poplar Beach
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • A beach with a cliff, ocean waves, and a clear sky.
    Miramar Beach
    5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • A coastal path leading to a wooden structure with a view of the ocean and distant land.
    Francis Beach
    7 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Elmar Beach
    3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Burlingame Station
    21 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk
  • Half Moon Bay Joe's
    4 min drive
  • Peet's Coffee
    8 min walk
  • Tres Amigos
    9 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping mall

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

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

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is BytheSea Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, BytheSea Inn allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at BytheSea Inn ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at BytheSea Inn ?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is BytheSea Inn located?

Located in Heritage Downtown, this bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Half Moon Bay State Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Half Moon Bay Golf Links. Miramar Beach and Santa Cruz Mountains are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

BytheSea Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall: very good location and very pleasant, modern, clean place with parking. Staff very promptly responsive by phone when I needed help with digital stuff, eg main entry and room codes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building, great room and location
Room 2, fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay. Room was cute and locations was perfect. We had trouble controlling the temperature in the room. It was hot and stuffy most of the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and new inside
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is very inviting, clean and welcoming. The room I stayed in near the front door is lovely but due to the proximity I could hear guests coming and going in the evening and in the morning. I closed the bathroom door and it locked from the inside. I had to call the host to help me get it unlocked. I will select a room upstairs for future stays.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great spot in Half Moon Bay. Many thoughtful touches (tea and coffee with a cute sitting area when you walk in), very clean and beds were very comfortable. Beautifully decorated as well. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and very comfortable. The location is VERY convenient to downtown Half Moon Bay - right in the middle of some stores. Great for walking to restaurants and shopping. It was very quiet while we were there but I don't know about weekend noise. There is no staff on the premises but they did response to our phone calls to resolve a few minor problems. We paid for parking which was nice for coming and going.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: convenient location on north end of Main Street, located near shops downtown and very walkable. Rooms were cute, decorated well. Staff responsive to calls/requests. Cons: if you are looking for a quiet place to stay, don’t recommend. Loud during business hours, road/people noise. Popular gelato shop in the court with outside seating, loud. Wood floors in hotel, loud especially stairs. Room doors are loud opening and closing. Old windows with no screens and not sound proof, basically you can here everything if you are in a court facing room (can’t speak for the ) others Neutral: keurig in lobby with coffee tea, water cooler with water and ice, no other amenities really. A bottle of water in the room would be nice. Maybe another trash can other than tiny one in bathroom. Check in is easy with code to front door and room. Paperwork signed on line, there is no front desk or staff to speak to on the property. While convenient seems impersonal. Says to purchase parking permit to park in front lot which I did but never got permit. Luckily vehicle was fine. Not sure worth the extra $12, there is parking in back. Not sure I would stay here again for reasons of noise but just a personal preference.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
TV was a pain
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We wanted to use the fridge in the kitchen, but it was locked. We were only there one night so didn’t bother to figure it out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had a few spots available . I was lucky to get one. All shops were nearby very cool. I never meet any staff members. I called one on the phone. But no front desk, no contact. Unusual but worked out very smoothly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The housekeeping staff are super kind, but they are the only staff you'll see if you happen to be there when they are. Owners did not respond to messages when I inquired about alternates for micro fiber sheets (hot and scratchy for me). Neighboring rooms were loud during sleeping hours (quiet time guidelines would be helpful). Overall, great house and location. Loved being in this lovely town and walking to great shopping and eats. Super friendly locals too!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I had no idea that you had to wait until after 3pm to get a code to be able to get into the front door and your room since there was no person at all inside. I called the phone # on the outside board and that person found the code for me since I did not get any info from expedia until much later. There was not a refrigerator to use.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026