Pacifica State Beach

Wide crescent-shaped beach most well-loved and well-used beach in Pacifica! Beach and parking lots hours are 5am to 10:30pm during Daylight Savings Time (DST usually ends the first Sunday in November and resumes the second Sunday in March) 5am to 7pm in the fall and winter.

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Hwy 1 (at Linda Mar Blvd) Pacifica , CA 94044 United States

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Kosuke Hata

Good beach for surfing . If you're a beginner , the south end of the beach offers a chance to learn to surf . The north end of the beach is usually bigger and more surfable on good days.

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Close out fast if the tide is too low. Come here when it's mid to high tide, more ridable. Parking 3 bucks for 4 hours. Beginners stay south. Intermediate to advance surf more toward north.

Laurie Dalzell

Our favorite family surf spot . Good for beginners up to intermediate . Get in and out before 10 for the best time. Watch out for beach break, though.

Jeffrey Kao

Great quick getaway from the city . Sit on the beach and enjoy the sunset .

Nadia IssaBella

One of the nicest beaches to enjoy some surfing or surfer watching.

tina ????????‍♀️ ????????????????????????

go there with mid to high tide. expert likes to surf on the north side of the beach . middle part is fun for intermediate level. south is more for beginners ..

Brendan Curran

Check the local weather before making the trip! Pacifica can get pretty foggy even when it's nice in SF.

Patrick Shaw

Beautiful views . Great two mile walking trail along the beach

Tristan Tran

Take a surf lesson with Adventure Out! They are awesome and it's totally worth the 100$/lesson!

TimSamsTravelUSA

Great to stop and pee at the Taco Bell on Pacific beach . Go thru double doors and then head outside to the left.

Sarah Pease

Great place to bring first-time surfers . Easy to rent from NorCal shop right next to the beach .

Kimberly Allen

Too funny! I didn't go in but this was the nicest taco bell restaurant I have seen. Funny that I discovered the name of the beach is T.B. beach . Thanks to Four Square!!

Magnus Jern

Great surfing for beginners . To nearby surfer shops for rentals. Free parking all winter.

Kian Lavi

Just beautiful. Stop at the Pacifica Taco Bell to make your stay even better.

Katerina M.

I enjoy walking along the beach here. Lots if surfers out today.

Josh Y

A bit of a hike . So be prepared. But the view is definitely worth it.

Cristina Millado

Amazing hike from Linda Mar Beach to Rockaway Beach (Cove).

Cydell Dignos

a great place to catch sunsets

Anton Shuster

Beautiful. Come around noon for best weather.

Alicia Hernandez

We went on a Saturday we arrived at 1:00 or so and it was pretty crowded . It was an ok place but I think it would be better on a day a little less packed.

Jeff Weinstein

Gorgeous beach , bring a few blankets and spend the day.

Jamal Bookwalter

Nice place for beginning surfers & people-watchers. Lots of good food & lodging in the immediate vicinity.

Sergey Nazarov

Great beach for starting out; the breaks towards the left end are easier to catch.

Erich E.

Best area in Bay Area

Eclectic Giving

Join me and pledge to Children's Miracle... (@cmnhospitals) when you check in to a coffee shop on @foursquare!

Leilani Carrara

Fantastic area to catch beautiful sunsets , especially in the Fall Read more

Carissa C

Bathrooms are public but have the necessities, near Safeway and shops.

Des Turner

Great beach for walking, surfing , playing.

Stephanie Robinson

Bathrooms and parking at this beach are so convenient.

James O.

Great novice surfing and awesome views from Taco Bell.

Vince Mitchell

Sure is bright out here. You know they say u hit rock bottom when u can't remember the night b4. What if you can? ????:-)

Geelo Toop

Beautiful spot, esp on a clear day! Have a bean burrito .

Josh Osegueda

Be on the lookout for whales and dolphins! Beautiful!

Kimberly Allen

Tons of Surfers here today, small surf though...

Greg Cooper

Good places to eat in Pedro point, next to the Fresh & Easy. Support local biz!

World Sports Boats

Great place to check out the surf ...

Angelina Wan

Surfing , relaxing, and peaceful walks

Gilda Jaime

Love this beach . U can find the sun

Max Kiesler

Before you paddle out, remember that surfing is all about the aloha :)

Stellaa Duhart

Lots of surfers , cold air and water

Jamey G

They have a taco bell... right there in the beach !

Missy Kelley

Nice surf . Good people.

Lilian Bella

great! always a good time!

TimSamsTravelUSA

Surfing !!! People watching .

Rebecca W

Home sweet home

GS Raju

Beautiful place.

Kurk Catalano-Dockins

Bring a jacket

Michał Bartczak

Surf place

Mark Harris

The nation's only Taco Bell with an ocean view !

DJLYRiQ

Dont ever expect the sun to come out if it's foggy after noon

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Fast Food
Taco Bell

We had a very scenic, very tasty lunch here for cheap. It's hard to beat that. - Ken Sellers

8.4
Beach
Tide Pools @ Linda Mar Beach

Head to the south end of the beach (in front of the beach houses). Lots of sea stars, sea anemones and other small sea life. - Catherine M. ????

Surf Spot
Surf Camp Pacifica

Rod is a very cool guy. Get him to teach you surfing - I learned from him the key technique I needed to get up on the surfboard. Now it's a matter of regular practice. Btw, Rod has surfed Mavericks! - Murali Devarakonda

9.4
Beach
Rockaway Beach

My favorite beach. Beautiful scenery and atmosphere and not too many people all the times I've been. - Crystal Kinney

8.7
Beach
Sharp Park Beach

Great place to walk if you like walking on a flat surface! You have a beautiful golf course on one side to look at in the ocean on the other. Also at low tide, we have found many star fish etc???????? - Judy Cook

8.4
Beach
Esplanade Beach

Quiet little beach. Perfect for watching the sunset with someone special. - Rose

9.5
Beach
Montara State Beach

Extremely clean and pleasant beach with limited chill crowds. Great for a picnic, though the waves are a bit rough. Good spot for surfing. - J T

6.4
Coffee Shop
Starbucks

The cheese danish is amazing. Served warm, it is phenomenal... - Dre L

6.9
Breakfast
High Tide Restaurant: Cafe & Crepery

Their fresh orange juice is excellent!! - Mallory