Ocean House Fire Pit Suite, 1 Bedroom, Club Access

This is an ocean-view suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, which sits on a bluff above the Pacific. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the water and horizon into the 1000 sq. ft. living space. Outside, the resort's oceanfront lawn has fire pits where guests gather in the evening.

The suite has 1 king bed in its single bedroom, dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets with a down comforter and hypo-allergenic bedding. It is set up to sleep up to 4 guests. A rollaway bed is available for a surcharge, and the resort lists a rollaway fee of USD 100 per night. A free crib is available for little ones.

The private bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower. It is stocked with designer toiletries, plush towels, bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer.

Booking this suite gives you Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge access. The lounge is a private space with a Club concierge team and culinary and cocktail presentations throughout the day, and the Club Level also includes Spa access. Turndown service is part of the suite experience too.

You get a 42-inch smart TV with premium channels, Netflix and pay movies, plus an iPod dock and closed-captioned television. There is a coffee and tea maker, complimentary bottled water and 24-hour room service. WiFi is free, and the suite also has free wired internet. Air conditioning and blackout drapes help with rest.

With one bedroom and room for four, it works for couples wanting space as well as families. The resort is family-friendly, with a Ritz Kids Day Program for ages 5–12 and a supervised Kids Night Out from 6–9 p.m. The spa and fitness center are for guests 18 and over.

Pelican Point Beach is roughly a 6-minute walk from the hotel, and the Coastside Trail runs along the bluffs beside the resort. On property you will find Navio, The Conservatory and Ocean Terrace, all within a short walk of guest rooms. The Ocean Terrace, on the oceanfront lawn, serves seafood and has a raw bar and fire pits. The resort also provides free bicycles for exploring.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early arrival or late departure can be requested but depends on availability. On-site valet parking is $70 overnight. A daily resort fee, reported at around $74.75 per night, covers the spa facilities, 24-hour fitness center, pool and daily fitness classes.

San Francisco International Airport is about 20 miles away, generally a 30–45 minute drive. There is no complimentary airport shuttle, so guests arrange a car service, taxi or rental car. The best time to visit is September–October, with clearer skies and afternoons of 65–70°F. Summer mornings often bring fog that burns off by afternoon.