Half Moon Bay
City in California, United States
Overview
Half Moon Bay is a charming coastal town located just south of San Francisco, famed for its rugged cliffs, pristine beaches, and agricultural heritage. The city offers a relaxed, small-town feel with easy access to natural beauty and outdoor activities year-round.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
11,795
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.46°, -122.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$5,390
Local Cost
$3,440
Local Income
$5,200
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
14.8°C
Winter Avg
10.9°C
Record High
34.4°C
Record Low
2.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
515 mm
Internet Speed
198 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
218.0
Airport
HAF
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 34 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.