The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay in Half Moon Bay, California

The hotel offers 261 rooms and suites, many with private outdoor fire pits and direct views of the Pacific Ocean. Each room includes a gas fireplace, a chilled wine drawer, and a steamer instead of an iron. Newly remodeled rooms feature motorized curtains, a 60-inch flat-screen TV, and a love seat with a desk-height oval table.

Three on-site restaurants serve American and seafood cuisine sourced from local ingredients. The Conservatory offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with floor-to-ceiling views of the 18th green and the ocean. Guests can also cook alongside the hotel's chefs through a unique culinary experience.

Two championship golf courses with ocean views from every hole are available exclusively on the property. A daily bagpiper plays on the bluff at sunset, visible from the golf course green above the coastal ridge. Guests have access to scenic coastal trails, bicycle rentals, tennis courts, and a fitness center with yoga classes.

The spa offers treatments using natural local resources, including body wraps, facials, and couples massage. Facilities include a steam room, sauna, hot tub, and spa lounge with relaxation areas. Fitness classes and full-body massage options are also available to guests.

The hotel allows dogs and provides pet beds, bowls, and a dog menu upon arrival. Families have access to a kids' club, board games, and interconnected family rooms. An exclusive Club Lounge offers personalized service with culinary presentations throughout the day.

Location: Direct beachfront access, 35 km from San Francisco International Airport

Rooms: 261 rooms with gas fireplaces and wine chillers

Dining: Three restaurants with locally sourced ingredients

Wellness: Spa using natural local resources, steam room, sauna

Activities: Two championship golf courses, sunset bagpiper

Family: Kids' club, interconnected rooms, pet-friendly policies