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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Fairway Park

Fairway Park might not have many top sights, but Rockaway Beach and Pacifica State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fairway Park
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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
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 SAR 446 per night from May 11 to May 12
SAR 446
SAR 680 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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! (6,376 reviews)
"My family loved it"

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 462 per night from May 11 to May 12
SAR 462
SAR 544 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 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! (3,915 reviews)
Very pleasant and safe Hilton hotel.
"Staff is pleasant and responsive. They are very professional. The hotel environment is clean and safe. Very secured parking structure. A lot of restaurants are nearby the Polk street. A variety of food selections."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is SAR 503 per night from May 22 to May 23
SAR 503
SAR 592 total
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 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! (2,358 reviews)
May 2025 Visit
"This was a fun weekend trip with a friend and we were so comfortable here. Loved being in the historic side of the house. Everything was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 5 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, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions San Francisco Zoo ...
4.5 Stars: Perfect home base to explore San Francisco
"Check in and out was super easy. George allowed us to drop our luggage off early before the cleaning crew were done which was much appreciated. The house was clean and nicely decorated. The beds were very clean and comfortable. Lots of towels available. The available Netflix was also a nice perk.The ..."

Reviewed on 29 April 2025

Sparkling Clean Newly Built Luxury Ocean View 5 BR/3 BA Near SF/SFO+Free Parking
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 free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Rockaway Beach and ...
Women's Retreat
"Exceeded all expectations!!! 29 women gathered for a long weekend at the ocean! The property was Fantastic... plenty of space for large group meetings. The decks with fire pits had beautiful views. The beds were SO comfortable. The kitchens (Yes!! Multiple Kitchens) were well stocked - tons of serving ..."

Reviewed on 29 April 2025

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 ...
Lovely Paciifica House with access to beach and town
"Great stay. House is nicely furnished, kitchen well appointed and location is great (you can walk down to beach and coffee on a low traffic road). We were a group of women conducting a retreat and it was great for us. Enjoyed hot tub and views. Only room for 2 cars at the driveway but street parking ..."

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

San Francisco Bay area: Elegant Pacific Ocean View, sleeps 10, gourmet kitchen
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