Pacifica, CA

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Where to stay in Pacifica

My favorite beach run spot

Sharp Park

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Sharp Park, Pacifica Pier and Santa Cruz Mountains are top sights worth seeing.

Sharp Park
#beachbound cali style. 😎

Linda Mar

4/5(34 area reviews)

Discover the 0.75-mile-long crescent-shaped Pacifica State Beach, a popular beginner surfing spot also known as Linda Mar Beach. Enjoy the nearby Pacifica Skatepark, and don't miss the scenic beachside Taco Bell with a fireplace and alcohol offerings.

Linda Mar
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Rockaway Beach

4.5/5(127 area reviews)

Discover a scenic shoreline area with one of the cleanest beaches in the San Francisco Bay Area, offering a cluster of restaurants and shops, such as Nick's Seafood Restaurant and the Moonraker. Easily accessible via Rockaway Beach Avenue and Highway 1.

Rockaway Beach
I'm a sucker for a sunset.

Edgemar - Pacific Manor

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Edgemar - Pacific Manor, Santa Cruz Mountains and Esplanade are top sights worth seeing.

Edgemar - Pacific Manor
Good morning Pacific Ocean.

Pedro Point

4/5(1 area review)

While Pedro Point might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Pacifica State Beach and Rockaway Beach.

Pedro Point
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Park Pacifica

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Park Pacifica, Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay Discovery Site are top sights worth seeing.

Park Pacifica
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,545 reviews)
"Bed was not as comfortable as usual but the Staff is very pleasant, professional and friendly"

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,872 reviews)
Wonderful first time experience at the Handlery.
"The shower -tub, did NOT drain well....water built up to have standing water. Also, I wanted to take a quick wash up with only having the tub water, the shower head drippled water on my hair. This was the only negative Also wish there had been instructions for using the TV remote. I had to call for ..."

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,165 reviews)
"Hotel was in great location, clean and loved the breakfast buffet"

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beach Front 6000SF  10b/6bth  Luxury House 7 Miles  to SF
Beach Front 6000SF 10b/6bth Luxury House 7 Miles to SF
Pacifica
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Pacifica. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Rockaway ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Huge and comfortable house, great location on the water!
"We gathered for a business retreat for 11 people, the home had ample and comfortable private space for everyone, great spaces for meetings, meals, games and relaxing. Beautiful walk down the beach to the overlook covered in wildflowers. The home has every kitchen tool and gadget you can imagine and ..."

Reviewed on May 8, 2024

Beach Front 6000SF 10b/6bth Luxury House 7 Miles to SF
San Francisco Bay area: Elegant Pacific Ocean View, sleeps 10, gourmet kitchen
San Francisco Bay area: Elegant Pacific Ocean View, sleeps 10, gourmet kitchen
Pacifica
Stay at this vacation home in Pacifica. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Pacifica State Beach and Rockaway Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
Hillside House with a Beautiful Oceanview
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Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

San Francisco Bay area: Elegant Pacific Ocean View, sleeps 10, gourmet kitchen
Incredible Ocean Views from Tuscan Villa Suite
Incredible Ocean Views from Tuscan Villa Suite
Pacifica
Stay at this villa in Pacifica. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Rockaway Beach and Pacifica State Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Perfect stay near SF
"Great stay just outside of San Francisco! Quiet, safe, clean and beautiful views! Janeen was just an email away for any help needed and very quick to respond. It was our first time out to California and if we were to come back, we would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2023

Incredible Ocean Views from Tuscan Villa Suite
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Pacifica

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Mj
Jun 7, 2020

It’s a beautiful beach community away from all the hustle from the Bay Area.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 4, 2020

Love this beach community and will be back just not this hotel.

4/5 - Good

DMD
Mar 17, 2020

Nice, quiet, beach area, yet still really close to the city. Devils Slide is the place to go to watch the sunset behind the Pacific Ocean. It will change your life.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 9, 2020

We love it here especially the beach.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 2, 2020

Beautiful, quiet costal town with plenty of things to do either as a family or couples. Close to SF and other nearby cities

4/5 - Good

Monica
Feb 29, 2020

good surfing most times

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