Pacifica, CA

Travel Guide

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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, Santa Cruz Mountains and Pacifica Pier 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
#LoveMyTown
Pacifica, CA

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
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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
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Fairway Park

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

Fairway Park
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is AED 515 per night from May 28 to May 29
AED 515
AED 606 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
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! (3,977 reviews)
"School recital. SFCM"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

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
The price is AED 496 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 496
AED 735 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,440 reviews)
"Excellent check in service by Quinn."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AED 559 per night from May 28 to May 29
AED 559
AED 658 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
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! (2,411 reviews)
"We appreciated that the hotel was a short walk to the BART and to the cable car. It was convenient to have the hotel hold our luggage after we checked out until we were ready to head to the airport. I also appreciated the lemon water in the lobby to fill our water bottles."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
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.
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
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Pacifica. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions San Francisco Zoo and Serramonte ...
10/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
This beautiful rental
"I was just amazed on how big this rental was. I was able to fit all 15 of my family members comfortably it was a wonderful experience and the host was very kind and helpful. I was able to film the day of my wedding preparations because it is such a beautiful place."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Sparkling Clean Newly Built Luxury Ocean View 5 BR/3 BA Near SF/SFO+Free Parking
Cute totally remodeled Cottage 100 feet from Beach
Cute totally remodeled Cottage 100 feet from Beach
Pacifica
Stay at this vacation home in Pacifica. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rockaway Beach and Pacifica State Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (157 reviews)
Beautiful cottage home
"House is as described with a gorgeous backyard that is relaxing with a firepit and comfy sitting area. At night backyard is well lit. Close to the beach with lots of good hiking/walking trails. Also host is very responsive to questions. Will definitely return!"

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Cute totally remodeled Cottage 100 feet from Beach
4Beds Private Unit Near BeachWalk Golf
4Beds Private Unit Near BeachWalk Golf
2 out of 5
159 Clarendon Rd, Pacifica, CA
Enjoy free WiFi and free parking.
4Beds Private Unit Near BeachWalk Golf
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