Must-see hotels in The Peninsula

  • HI Point Montara Lighthouse

    The Peninsula

    Starting life as a fog station in 1875, Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel is adjacent to the current lighthouse and has ramshackle yet beautiful Victorian…

  • HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse

    The Peninsula

    Not your workaday hostel, this highly coveted coastside lodging is all about its absolutely stunning location. Book ahead and check in early to snag a…

  • Costanoa

    The Peninsula

    Even though this coastal resort, about 10 miles south of Pescadero, includes a campground, no one can pull a straight face and declare they’re actually…

  • Hiker's Hut

    The Peninsula

    Inside Sam McDonald County Park, this rustic A-frame cabin is a 1.7-mile hike from the parking lot. Rented by the Sierra Club to couples, families and…

  • Hotel Valencia

    San Jose

    A burbling lobby fountain and deep-red corridor carpeting set the tone for this tranquil and very conveniently located 212-room contemporary hotel in the…

  • Nobu Epiphany

    The Peninsula

    Remodeled to keep up with Silicon Valley techies and venture capitalists through 2019, this sleek downtown boutique hotel has its own tech concierge and…

  • Hotel De Anza

    San Jose

    Opened during the Jazz Age, this downtown hotel is a restored art deco beauty that pays homage to the property's history. Guest rooms offer plush comforts…

  • Beach House at Half Moon Bay

    The Peninsula

    Overlooking the bay from the bluffs near Pillar Point Harbor, all these loft-style suites have down comforters and gas fireplaces to keep you toasty in…

  • Westin San Jose

    San Jose

    Formerly the Sainte Claire, this atmospheric 1926 landmark hotel overlooking Plaza de Cesar Chavez has a drop-dead gorgeous lobby with stretched-leather…

  • Inn at Mavericks

    The Peninsula

    For oceanfront luxury, this boutique inn is the best in town, offering spacious, romantic roosts, most with deep-soaking tubs, gas fireplaces, plush…

  • Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground

    The Peninsula

    Camp by the ocean at Francis Beach, just over a mile's walk from downtown Half Moon Bay. Among a few cypress trees in the sand dunes, campsites have fire…

  • Dinah's Garden Hotel

    The Peninsula

    South of the university campus and downtown, this roadside property has fair rates, oversized rooms (some with balcony lanai) and garden-filled grounds…

  • Pescadero Creek Inn

    The Peninsula

    Unwind in the private two-room cottage or one of the spotless Victorian rooms in a restored 100-year-old farmhouse with a tranquil creekside garden.

  • Santa Cruz North/Costanoa KOA

    The Peninsula

    At Costanoa resort, national chain KOA manages a huge hillside campground with picnic areas and BBQ grills.

  • Butano State Park Campground

    The Peninsula

    Shady campsites have picnic tables and fire pits, but the most serene spots are the walk-in, tent-only sites tucked back into the forest.

  • Henry W Coe State Park Campground

    San Jose

    About 35 miles southeast of San Jose, this huge state park has almost 20 drive-in primitive campsites at the top of an open ridge overlooking the hills…

  • Coronet Motel

    The Peninsula

    Being on the free university-campus shuttle route is the biggest selling point at this tidy, family-owned motel with contemporary rooms, kitchenette…