To create a romantic and refined tablescape for a wedding in the Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, designers adorned the center of tables with garlands of rose leaves and candles of various shapes and heights.

Have you heard of cioppino? Chef Michael Riddell of The Conservatory at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay faithfully recreates San Francisco's famous seafood soup with Dungeness crab, mussels, manila clams, and a spicy tomato broth. To give your cioppino a fruitier, milder kind of heat, try using marash instead of italian red pepper.

To balance feeling rustic and refined, designers paired white flowers with lemon, cirtus leaves, and burlap for a seaside luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.

Chef Michael Riddell of The Conservatory at The Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay celebrates pumpkin season with his Sugar Pie Pumpkin Sandwich. Featuring all local ingredients, including pumpkin baked in maple syrup, Crescenza cheese, spinach, endive marmalade and lemon thyme vinaigrette, it's a perfect combination of sweet and savory fall flavors.

At The Conservatory at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Chef Michael Riddell serves a coastal California menu that uses local, organic ingredients to bring out global flavors. For fall, soups are a staple on the menu — like the Brentwood Corn Soup with Guajillo Chili, Cilantro Relish and Spiced Sunflower Seeds.

Located in the ‘World Pumpkin Capital’ of Half Moon Bay, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay brings autumn to life with group events that incorporate fall décor, including vibrant pumpkins, squashes, and fall flowers.

Roast marshmallows beside the communal fire pit on the Ocean Lawn at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.

The guestrooms at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay feature a color palette of cool greys and blues, inspired by the Pacific Ocean with beachside accents.

While staying at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay this summer, visit the Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve to spend the day adventuring beneath towering trees. The preserve includes 24 miles of trails and historical roads, which provide opportunities from easy walks to long, strenuous hikes. Visitors can either enjoy a quick glimpse of the magnificent redwoods or take a full day to hike to the top of the preserve along a loop trail for views of the Pacific Ocean.

Chef Jason Pringle of Navio forages prized ingredients for the evening’s menu around the oceanfront property and surrounding area of The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay for dishes such as his popular ‘Foraged Agnolotti’ featuring Wild Mushrooms, Hand Picked Herbs, and Housemade Ricotta.

The Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay is one of our favorite retreats from the city. We went a few years ago to grab a glass of wine on their patio and sit by the fire pits, but had never stayed. We recently went for a quick overnight trip and we can’t wait to go back. Clayton’s grandmother... Continue Reading

Perched atop a rugged bluff overlooking 50 miles of pristine California coastline, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay – located 30 minutes south of San Francisco – is the ultimate setting for luxury destination weddings year-round.

When the surrounding area is rich with natural resources and beauty, luxury comes with a distinctly local touch. At The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, hotel gu...

I had really bad luck weather the whole time I was here at Half Moon Bay. On the final morning before the family flew to Denver, there was finally a good sunrise. I had been planning to get out there with my quadcopter to get this kind of a shot. It was very windy, but it was able to hold steady enough to get a few good shots! By the way, this is the beautiful Ritz-Carlton there. The night before, the bagpipe player came out at sunset while we all at smores over the firepit. How awesome…

At the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, meeting planners give attendees healthy breaks with a Juice of the Day Bar. Using seasonal & local ingredients grown on nearby farms, chefs create a different juice recipe for each meeting break with a different blend of fruits and vegetables to keep guests alert and satisfied.

End the day nestled between terrace fire pits with wine, cheese, and the warm glow of sunset at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.