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
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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 Coastside Comics 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
The price is AED 437 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
AED 437
AED 501 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (3,289 reviews)
"Was good"

Reviewed on 11 November 2024

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4 out of 5
424 Clay St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AED 376 per night from Nov 21 to Nov 22
AED 376
AED 430 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,026 reviews)
"Walking distance to plenty SF sights and public transit. Very friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 11 November 2024

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AED 403 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
AED 403
AED 478 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (687 reviews)
"safe,easy parking and convenient access"

Reviewed on 11 November 2024

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Rejuvenating. Inspiring. Enlightening.
"Absolutely amazing time in this beautiful space with rejuvenating and inspiring work with the most incredible backdrop of ocean magnificence. We are extremely grateful and appreciative! Thank you!"

Reviewed on 29 August 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! (149 reviews)
Family vacation
"Great stay, easy check in and perfect location. The place was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed for our stay. I messaged the host a couple times, with speedy responses; and, more importantly she was super flexible with my error of booking the wrong year! She helped me fix that right ..."

Reviewed on 16 September 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 patios. Popular attractions Rockaway Beach and Pacifica State Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
Perfect Getaway
"Just 20 minutes from downtown San Francisco, this villa is nestled on the hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The view is spectacular. The walks on the beach were even better. Perfect getaway."

Reviewed on 10 October 2024

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

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

DMD

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