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Half Moon Bay California Map

Explore Half Moon Bay, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Half Moon Bay, California

How to Use This Half Moon Bay, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Half Moon Bay, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Half Moon Bay.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Half Moon Bay
State	California (CA)
County	San Mateo County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.467319
Longitude	-122.440485
Population	11,795
Density	729.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	94019
Area Code	415, 628
County Seat	Redwood City
School District	Cabrillo Unified School District

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About Half Moon Bay, California

Half Moon Bay is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of 11,795. The population density is 729.6 people per km². Half Moon Bay is located at 37.4673°N, 122.4405°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Half Moon Bay is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 94019.

Half Moon Bay reveals its character through the persistent, cool breath of the Pacific Ocean that drifts inland from a mere mile away. It lies 8.1 miles south-southwest of Hillsborough, CA (from Hillsborough, CA: bearing 199°T), and is situated 8.9 miles southwest of San Mateo. The landscape is defined by the steady flow of the Arroyo Leon, which carves its way through the earth and provides a vital pulse to the terrain. Beyond the immediate lowlands, the land rises toward the distant Coast Ranges, which stand as a sharp, dark silhouette against the expansive western sky. Residents often look toward the Pilarcitos Canyon for a sense of orientation, as the basin anchors the local topography in a deep, sheltered hollow. The presence of the Three Rocks offshore serves as a constant, rugged reminder of the shifting tides and the raw power of the water that shapes this edge of the continent.

Agriculture has long served as the backbone of Half Moon Bay, with fields stretching toward the horizon to yield pumpkins, flowers, and produce that define the local economy. Early settlers recognized the fertility of the soil and the temperate climate, establishing a tradition of husbandry that persists despite the encroaching pace of modern development. Today, the town balances these historic agrarian roots with a service-based economy that draws travelers eager to experience the quiet intensity of the coast. While the Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir lies five miles away as a quiet, inland anchor, the labor here remains tied to the salt-heavy air and the daily rhythms of land management. This blend of historic cultivation and contemporary trade creates a steady, enduring vitality that keeps the local spirit tethered to the soil.

Cultural life in Half Moon Bay centers on Mac Dutra Plaza, where the intersection of human activity and public space provides a quiet stage for the daily life of the populace. The atmosphere is marked by a deliberate, unhurried quality, influenced by the heavy, gray fog that frequently blankets the morning and softens the edges of the architecture. While few figures of global renown claim origin here, the town’s identity remains rooted in a collective appreciation for the natural world and the preservation of its coastal heritage. Visitors seeking solitude often venture out toward the Hazelnut Trail, finding a path that reflects the quiet, introspective nature of the region. Festivals and seasonal gatherings define the calendar, reinforcing a sense of connection that makes Half Moon Bay a place defined by its distinct, lingering light and the resilience of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Half Moon Bay State Beach (State Park) — 0.2 mi, 258° W
Poplar Beach (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 223° SW
Coastside Land Trust (Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 302° NW
Midcoast Beaches (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 242° SW
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 0.3 mi, 260° W
Skate Park (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 108° E
Coastal Arts League (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 101° E
Light and Art (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 103° E
Half Moon Bay Jail (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 113° SE
Wavecrest Open Space Reserve (Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 174° S
Smith Field (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 174° S
Lemos Farm (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 064° NE
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 2.1 mi, 186° S · 8,946 acres
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 105° E
Whale Gate (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 169° S
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 3.4 mi, 351° N · 113k acres
Mavericks (Viewpoint) — 3.6 mi, 298° NW
Montara State Marine Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 3.9 mi, 305° NW
Wing Lam gravesite (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 056° NE
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 315° NW
Arata's Pumpkin Farm (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 160° S
Carolands (Historic Castle / Fort) — 7.2 mi, 032° NE
McNee Ranch State Park (Nature Reserve) — 7.2 mi, 327° NW
BCPA Flight 304 Memorial (Monument) — 7.8 mi, 123° SE
Town of West Union (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 093° E
Gaspar de Portolá Expedition Campsite (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 093° E
Sanchez Adobe Visitor Center (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 341° N
Wiegand Gallery (Gallery) — 9.1 mi, 067° NE
Woodside Store (Museum) — 9.3 mi, 106° E
Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 034° NE

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