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Half Moon Bay Golf Trip Cost

What does a Half Moon Bay, California golf trip actually cost? We broke it down using real pricing from 5 courses, 2 lodging options, and 4 restaurants. All estimates are per person for a 3-night, 2-round trip with a group of 8.

The Ledger

Per-Person Estimate (3 Nights, 2 Rounds, Group of 8)

Budget

$388

Golf (2 rounds): $80Lodging (3 nights): $188Food & Drinks: $120
Mid-Range

$820

Golf (2 rounds): $274Lodging (3 nights): $366Food & Drinks: $180
Premium

$1535

Golf (2 rounds): $590Lodging (3 nights): $675Food & Drinks: $270

Estimates exclude flights, car rental, and activities. Based on real venue pricing in our database.

The Rota

Green Fee Breakdown

5 courses ranging from $40 to $295 per round with cart.

Solid (3 courses)
Crystal Springs Golf Course$70–$130
Poplar Creek Golf Course$45–$85
Sharp Park Golf Course$40–$75
Premium (2 courses)
Half Moon Bay Golf Links (Old Course)$180–$295
Half Moon Bay Golf Links (Ocean Course)$170–$280
Base Camp

Lodging Cost Per Person

Splitting a rental house is almost always cheaper than individual hotel rooms for golf groups. Here's what it looks like per person per night.

OptionSleeps$/night (total)4 guys8 guys12 guys
house814$500–$1800$125/pp$63/pp$42/pp
resort house816$500–$1100$125/pp$63/pp$42/pp
Off Days

Activity Costs

Deep Sea Fishing / Whale Watchhalf day
$80–$160/pp
Mavericks Coast Boat Tour2-3 hours
$60–$130/pp
Coastal Horseback Ride2-3 hours
$80–$140/pp
Sur La Mer / Coastal Brewery Run2-3 hours
$30–$70/pp
Notes From the Rota

Money-Saving Tips for Half Moon Bay

  • Walk instead of riding — 2 courses here are walkable, saving $20-30/round on cart fees.
  • Book a house that sleeps your full group — per-person lodging drops dramatically with 8+ people.
  • Mix in casual spots — 1 restaurants here are under $30/person.
  • Hire a private chef for one night — often cheaper than a $$$$ restaurant for large groups, and the house becomes the venue.
  • Use the planner to compare different course/lodging combos and find the sweet spot for your budget.
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