Perched on top a prominent coast-side bluff, the Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay, commands spectacular 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean. The main hotel is sited between two championship golf courses and provides a stunning backdrop to the 18th green. Major design elements for this project included the half-mile entry drive, entry courtyard, garden terraces, and secluded hot tubs overlooking the ocean. Associated with the hotel are a number of corporate bungalow units, each with garden courtyards, surrounding a tournament tennis facility. Callander Associates worked closely with the architect and the developer during site planning and design development. Site planning challenges included providing parking while maintaining a garden-like appearance, incorporating an important link in the public coast side trail system, obtaining approvals from the California Coastal Commission, and taking an artful approach to grading a very difficult site.