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Esplanade Beach
Esplanade Beach is below Esplanade Avenue in Pacifica, CA. This narrow beach is below a steep...
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Gray Whale Cove State Beach
Gray Whale Cove State Beach is in an area of steep cliff erosion between Pacifica and Montara...
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Mori Point
Mori Point is an open space on a high bluff in Pacifica that was acquired by the National Park...
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Mussel Rock Park Beach
Mussel Rock Park is made up of a lot of trails connecting to paragliding launch points on a...
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Pacifica State Beach (Linda Mar)
Pacifica State Beach is located in a wide cove in the southern part of Pacifica, California. The...
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Point San Pedro Beach
Point San Pedro Beach is a remote rocky beach in Pacifica near San Francisco. This spot takes some...
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Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach is a popular brown colored sandy beach in Pacifica, CA. Right next to the beach are...
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Sharp Park Beach
Sharp Park Beach is located along Beach Boulevard in Pacifica, CA. The park is a narrow strip of...
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Shelter Cove Beach
Shelter Cove in Pacifica, California is a small privately-owned beach property near San Francisco....
Articles
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10 Strange Things Found on California Beaches
Over years of traveling the California Coast to visit beaches, we have discovered so many amazing places and also some strange things. We wanted to share pictures and stories about […]
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Pier Fishing in California
Free fishing in California on public piers is a sport that is easy to get hooked on. Not only is ocean and bay pier fishing free in California (does not include piers on inland […]
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California Sandcastle Contests and Festivals
Kids aren’t the only ones who love building sandcastles at the beach. Many professional sandcastle artists compete at annual events that allow them to show off their skills and creative […]
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Farmers Markets on the California Coast
When traveling on the California Coast a good way to get to know the city or neighborhood where you are staying is to visit the local farmers markets. We have […]
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The 10 Hidden Beaches You Need To Visit Near The Bay Area
California’s beaches are gorgeous, but they can get so crowded sometimes. There aren’t many things more frustrating than going to the beach for peace, quiet and views, only to run […]
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These California Beach Hikes Will Give You The Most Beautiful Ocean Views
When someone says “take a hike”, they’re actually suggesting a great idea. Nothing soothes the mind, body, and soul like heading out for some fresh air and sunshine. And California’s […]
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These California Beach Hotels Are All Family-Friendly
The words “family vacation” don’t always conjure images of a relaxing experience. Whether you have energetic little ones or older children who need more exciting entertainment, finding time to unwind […]
Maps
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The Historic Fishing Piers in California
Fishing has always been a big coastal activity in California, long before surfing became popular in the 1960’s. During the second half of the 1800’s and in the early 1900’s […]
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Here’s a map of all the beaches in Golden Gate National Recreation Area. There are 26 of them around the San Francisco area. Some are south of the Golden Gate […]
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Tide Pools in the San Francisco Bay Area
Tide Pools are one of the biggest draws at California beaches and the Bay Area has it’s fair share of them. In fact, two of the best tide pools in […]
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Dog Friendly Beaches in San Francisco
San Francisco has quite a few dog friendly beaches to choose from. Some are in the city (on the ocean and San Francisco Bay), others are just to the south […]
Attractions
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Devil’s Slide Trail
The Devils Slide Trail uses the old Highway 1 road along the stretch known as the Devil’s Slide. This section of the highway was eventually replaced with a double tunnel […]
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Pedro Point Headlands Trails
Pedro Point Headlands Park is on a high point above the city of Pacifica, Shelter Cove Beach, and San Pedro Rock. Three miles of trails on the headlands are being restored […]
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Pacifica Municipal Pier
Pacifica Municipal Fishing Pier is an old concrete pier located on the waterfront in the Sharp Park neighborhood of Pacifica CA. The beach next to the pier, Sharp Park Beach […]
Hotels
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Best Western Plus Lighthouse Hotel
Best Western Plus Lighthouse Hotel offers one of the closest locations to the ocean waves in all of California. The crashing surf is meant to be enjoyed and that’s why […]
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pacifica
The Holiday Inn at Rockaway Beach in Pacifica is one of the hidden gems between San Francisco and Santa Cruz. Located in San Mateo County, not far from San Francisco […]
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Pacifica Beach Hotel
The intimate Pacifica Beach Hotel is just steps from the sand and shore, with around 50 guestrooms ideal for a romantic weekend or a family getaway. This beachfront locale serves […]