Get a front-row view of the harbor

Now that the worst of the winter weather is over, it’s much easier to enjoy coastal California. If you’re looking to get a special break on room rates, take a couple of days off during the week and pack your bags for Half Moon Bay’s Inn at Mavericks in Pillar Point Harbor.

Rates for weekdays (Sunday through Thursday) are $199, and include complimentary bottled water and a snack basket. But that’s not all you get with a stay at this sweet beach retreat. All guestrooms have 500 square feet of living space, a memory-foam bed, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen HDTV with DVD, iPod docking station, fireplace, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker.

With the beach just outside your door, plus nearby biking and hiking trails, surfing spots, kayak rentals and tours, whale watching trips and deep-sea fishing opportunities, this spot is ideal for folks looking for outdoor fun. Relax at the end of the day with a pint at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, and walk back to your comfortable room with its front-row view of the harbor. It’s the perfect mix of playing and relaxing, and that’s what days off are for.

Inn at Mavericks 650-728-1572
346 Princeton Ave., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Photo courtesy of Jill K. Robinson

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Relax on the coast at the Oceal Hotel and Spa

Half Moon Bay’s Oceano Hotel & Spa helps you get closer to the gentle giants that migrate off the coast of California from February to April with a package that also provides for comfort and downtime.

The Gray Whale Migration Package includes one night Princeton Suite accommodations for two, as well as two adult tickets on a whale-watching excursion aboard the Queen of Hearts. Princeton Suites have a harbor and ocean view, an outdoor patio, fireplace and a 42-inch flat-screen TV. The hotel is walking distance to the departure dock in Pillar Point Harbor, so don’t worry about missing the boat.

The package is available Feb. 11 to April 24, 2011. To reserve, call the hotel directly at 888-623-2661, and ask for the Whale Watch Package.

For the perfect to unwind after your coastal adventure, be sure to stop by the spa, which offers a menu of relaxing therapies.

Oceano Hotel & Spa, 888-623-2661
280 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Photo courtesy of Oceano Hotel & Spa

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