Pacifica, CA

Travel Guide

#beachbound cali style. 😎
#beachbound cali style. 😎
Foggy evening in Pacifica, CA
My favorite beach run spot
Pacifica September 2017

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, Santa Cruz Mountains and Sharp Park Beach 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
Pretty spot with a few little shops

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
Panoramic scenic view of California rugged Pacific ocean coastline with green hills near Pacifica during overcast winter day

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
Pacifica coastline and Sharp Park Golf Course as seen from the top of Mori Point, California

Fairway Park

If you're spending some time in Fairway Park, Santa Cruz Mountains and Mori Point are top sights worth seeing.

Fairway Park
Scenic aerial panoramic view of Sharp Park residential neighborhood and Milagra Ridge in Pacifica, California from Pacifica Vista Point at Sharp Park Road.

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
Pacifica Beach Hotel

Pacifica Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
525 Crespi Drive Pacifica CA
$101 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
$118 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Pacifica. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Easy check-in, courteous staff, across the street from beach, 3 blocks from stores & restaurants.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Pacifica Beach Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
$127 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
$149 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,190 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$154 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
$181 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,308 reviews)
Comfy beds. Short walk to Pier 39. Safe surroundings. Fire pits. Quiet.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

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.
Oceanview Family Retreat with Saltwater Hot Tub – Steps from the Beach

Oceanview Family Retreat with Saltwater Hot Tub – Steps from the Beach

Pedro Point, Pacifica CA
Stay at this vacation home in Pacifica. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pacifica State Beach and Rockaway Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
We had an excellent stay with VRBO. The views were amazing, and the service was outstanding. Our family truly enjoyed the experience, and it became a memorable stay for all of us. We would love to make this an annual trip at the same place. Highly recommended! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Oceanview Family Retreat with Saltwater Hot Tub – Steps from the Beach
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 CA
Stay at this vacation home in Pacifica. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pacifica State Beach and Rockaway Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)
It was a beautiful, well equipped home!

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

San Francisco Bay area: Elegant Pacific Ocean View, sleeps 10, gourmet kitchen
Sparkling Clean Newly Built Luxury Ocean View 5 BR/3 BA Near SF/SFO+Free Parking

Sparkling Clean Newly Built Luxury Ocean View 5 BR/3 BA Near SF/SFO+Free Parking

Pacifica CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Pacifica. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Serramonte Center and Rockaway ...
10/10 Exceptional! (110 reviews)
Amazing space for our large group, very comfortable beds, great communication from host. 5 stars all around!

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Sparkling Clean Newly Built Luxury Ocean View 5 BR/3 BA Near SF/SFO+Free Parking
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
101
5 - Excellent 44%
4 - Good
91
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
31
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Mj

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

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

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

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

We love it here especially the beach.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Verified traveler

good surfing most times

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