Chic sleeps in Half Moon Bay - Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, California - Review

Sunset, August, 2001 by Jonathan King

Along a chunk of Northern California coastline known primarily for its pumpkins and fog, a spectacular upscale resort opened March 30 (see Sunset, October 2000). The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay offers attractions both inside and out--a blessing in a neighborhood where clouds are as common as sunshine.

On a fine day golfers hit the adjacent links, while others stroll the spectacular coastal trail. When the fog rolls in, a cozy library, warm lounge, and luxurious spa offer heavenly refuge. Couch potatoes of means will find the resort among the most wired in the nation: Each guest room features full Web access, a panoply of Nintendo games, and dependable cell-phone coverage--a big bonus in such a remote