This is the Ritz Carlton at Half Moon Bay. Many years ago, we (wife, mom, cousins) stayed at the next door Best Western . Then wandered around and came to this property. We did not know it was a Ritz Carlton. The view was spectacular, facing the Pacific Ocean.
A few years later, I went for an interview with Visa which was around the Half Moon Bay area. Then, drove all the way to Half Moon Bay just to visit the dramatic view again. Up to that time, never stayed at a Ritz Carlton.