Peninsula Coastline

Half Moon Bay, CA

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Peninsula Coastline - Half Moon Bay, CA Area Guide

The beautiful and secluded community of Half Moon Bay on the San Francisco Peninsula features a combination of casual, beachy homes, many with ocean views, and small apartment complexes. The neighborhood features an eclectic mix of residents that includes artists, many of whom show their wares in the various art galleries in town. Surfers are drawn to the legendary waves at the Mavericks surf break, some of which can top 50 feet. The natural beauty of Half Moon Bay attracts tourists to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, which also serves as the city's largest employer and a welcoming special occasion destination for locals. The city's many beaches give residents an outlet for activity or meditation, and the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve hosts some of the best tide pools found in California.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Peninsula Coastline is $1,277 for one bedroom, $2,597 for two bedrooms, and $3,610 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Peninsula Coastline has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 460 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,277/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 975 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,597/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 887 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,610/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Daily Essentials

Few to No Restaurant Options Nearby

Restaurants

10 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Half Moon Bay State Beach
  • Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park
  • Crystal Springs Trail
  • Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
  • Filoli Gardens

Military Bases

Airports

  • San Francisco International
  • Metro Oakland International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.