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 Coastside Comics are top sights worth seeing.

Edgemar - Pacific Manor
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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
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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 by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is ¥19,984 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
¥19,984
¥23,521 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & 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! (4,291 reviews)
"I liked the secure parking garage. The area felt pretty safe."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 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 ¥20,555 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
¥20,555
¥30,285 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
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! (6,560 reviews)
"Me and family love this hotel. But I think the facilities charge is overpriced. And in the room doesn’t provide any kit of lotion , cotton or laundry bag."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ¥19,985 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
¥19,985
¥23,521 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,468 reviews)
"The hotel & location in SF was great! The staff were all terrific ~ very cordial & helpful ~ enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

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.
4Beds Private Unit Near BeachWalk Golf

4Beds Private Unit Near BeachWalk Golf

2 out of 5
159 Clarendon Rd, Pacifica, CA
Stay at this apartment in Pacifica. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Rockaway Beach and Pacifica State Beach are located nearby.
4Beds Private Unit Near BeachWalk Golf
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 Serramonte Center and Rockaway ...
10/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
Excellent place for large group
"The place was very nice"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 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, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Rockaway Beach and Pacifica ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
Great Place for a Large Family Reunion!
"The location is great! Good choices of shops, restaurants and foo within a short drive. Lance was very easy to communicate with and available when needed. He was able to accomodate our early check-in request. The views from the home are BEAUTIFUL! We used both upstairs and downstairs units to fit ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Beach Front 6000SF 10b/6bth Luxury House 7 Miles to SF
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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