The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

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

Event Space · Half Moon Bay, California

1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, California, United States

About The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is a luxury oceanfront resort located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific, just 20 miles from San Francisco International Airport. The resort features over 35,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor event space, three restaurants with stunning ocean views, a world-class spa, and two championship golf courses. Guests enjoy elegant accommodations, curated experiences, and sweeping coastal vistas in a refined setting.

Venue Details

  • Seated capacity: 810
  • Standing capacity: 600
  • Meeting space: 32,202 sq ft
  • Meeting rooms: 16

Ratings

Google Rating: 4.5/5 (4,281 reviews)

Guest Highlights

  • Service
  • Restaurant
  • View
  • Room
  • Staff
  • Valet
  • Food
  • Decor

Amenities

Facilities

  • spa
  • fitness center
  • indoor pool
  • hot tub
  • meeting space
  • business center
  • children's recreation
  • bicycle rental
  • convenience store
  • gift shop
  • electric car charging station

Room Features

  • natural light
  • daily turndown service

Guest Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • concierge desk service
  • wake-up calls
  • room service
  • pet friendly
  • same day dry cleaning

Recreation

  • golf

Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces

The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 7,100 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 17 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 810, Classroom: 360, Banquet: 480
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • The largest ballroom on the Northern California coast with 17-foot vaulted ceilings. Seats up to 300 guests for dinner with dancing.

Salon I, II, III or IV (Ballroom)

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 1,775 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 17 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 180, Classroom: 96, Banquet: 120, U-Shape: 45, Conference: 38
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Equally split rooms from The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom. Each offers a maximum of 180 seats theater-style.

Montara

  • Type: Meeting Room
  • Size: 1,134 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 80, Classroom: 50, Banquet: 60, U-Shape: 36, Conference: 30
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Conveniently located adjacent to the resort lobby, holds up to 100 guests and offers modern classic tones with recessed ceiling lighting.

Miramontes Room

  • Type: Meeting Room
  • Size: 1,100 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 64, Classroom: 42, Banquet: 74, U-Shape: 30, Conference: 30
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Octagon-shaped enclave with two double doors leading out to the scenic Miramontes Terrace.

Observatory

  • Type: Meeting Room
  • Size: 900 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 60, Classroom: 48, Banquet: 60, U-Shape: 24, Conference: 24
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Windows on nearly all sides of its octagon floor plan, offering stunning coastal views.

Pacifica

  • Type: Meeting Room
  • Size: 900 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 32, Classroom: 20, Banquet: 40, U-Shape: 21, Conference: 20
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Privately located at the end of the East Wing, offers an intimate room with dedicated outdoor space optimal for breakout sessions and small gatherings.

Cabrillo

  • Type: Meeting Room
  • Size: 760 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 10 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 60, Classroom: 30, Banquet: 30, U-Shape: 18, Conference: 24
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Quaint space, lavishly appointed with decorative wall sconces with ornamentation reminiscent of earth elements like quartz and marble.

Miramar Ballroom

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 2,083 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 144, Classroom: 100, Banquet: 120, U-Shape: 66, Conference: 56
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Sweeping ocean views and hosts up to 160 people. Appointed with gilded chandeliers inspired by California’s golden sunsets.

Miramar I

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Size: 884 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 80, Classroom: 45, Banquet: 40, U-Shape: 30, Conference: 26
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Largest of the Miramar breakout rooms, offers views of the Pacific and hosts up to 80 guests in theater-style.

Miramar II

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Size: 640 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 50, Classroom: 24, Banquet: 40, U-Shape: 21, Conference: 20
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Offering coastal views, sits in the center of the three breakout rooms. Complete with a Juliet balcony.

Miramar III

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Size: 546 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 40, Classroom: 24, Banquet: 30, U-Shape: 16, Conference: 18
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Intimate Miramar III offers one striking bay window with capabilities to host up to 40 guests in a reception-style.

El Granada

  • Type: Meeting Room
  • Size: 702 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 40, Classroom: 24, Banquet: 40, U-Shape: 18, Conference: 18
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Seats up to 40 guests in a banquet, reception, and theater setting. Large ceiling fixture creates a feel of dramatic elegance.

Pillar Point

  • Type: Meeting Room
  • Size: 548 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 32, Classroom: 18, Banquet: 30, U-Shape: 15, Conference: 18
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Corner space situated at the end of the North Wing, boasts views of the Pacific and is ideal for an intimate meeting.

Ocean Lawn

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Size: 5,000 sq ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 350, Banquet: 220
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Striking Ocean Lawn serves as the perfect location for weddings, corporate cocktail receptions, and more.

Miramontes Terrace

  • Type: Terrace
  • Size: 1,624 sq ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 75
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Serves as the perfect indoor, outdoor venue for meetings and post-event cocktails around the private fire pit.

Ballroom Terrace

  • Type: Terrace
  • Size: 1,200 sq ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 60, Banquet: 70
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Multi-functional space with fireplaces and ample lounge areas. Clear from the public’s view.

Mar Vista Lawn

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Size: 7,500 sq ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 450, Banquet: 450
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Largest outdoor space and is well suited for receptions of up to 600 people.

Pescadero

  • Type: Meeting Room
  • Size: 1,664 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 10 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 180, Classroom: 80, Banquet: 80, U-Shape: 45, Conference: 42
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Conveniently located adjacent to the resort lobby, holds up to 180 guests and offers modern classic tones with recessed ceiling lighting.

Style

luxury, waterfront, elegant, modern

Contact

Phone: (650) 712-7000

Email: rc-halfmoonbayleads@ritzcarlton.com