Pacifica State Beach

Public beach · Pacifica

Pacifica State Beach

Public beach · Pacifica

5000 CA-1, Pacifica, CA 94044

Highlights

Pacifica State Beach is a picturesque crescent-shaped surf spot, complete with scenic trails, restrooms, and nearby eateries, perfect for a chill beach day.

5000 CA-1, Pacifica, CA 94044 Get directions

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@goop

"The great thing about Linda Mar is that it's the kind of place that's good for beginners and advanced surfers alike—the waves on the South end of the beach are mellow and beginner-friendly, and they increase in size as you move north. The town itself is a short drive south of the city (on the way to Silicon Valley), and the beach is famously home to a Taco Bell with a hilariously good location right on the sand. We like Norcal Surf Shop for rentals and lessons, but no judgment if you just want to relax on the beach with a Crunchwrap Supreme."

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Aditi Gupta

Google

We liked the beach. It is a surfer’s beach. There is a trail to walk right along the beach. Overall good experience.

Hayden Wall

Google

Beautiful area! The beach has a nice walking path that goes along the outside and it’s very close to a few restaurants as well as the Taco Bell Cantina. We unfortunately didn’t get in the water as the weather was pretty chilly but we will next time.

Richard Torbett

Google

This is a beautiful beach popular with local surfers. Parking is free for 30 minutes or $7 for 4 hours.

H A

Google

Beautiful walking trail. Good parking. No dogs allowed on trail so 0 stars for that. Otherwise, beautiful.

Chelsey Blackburn

Google

Beautiful beach! Higher tides when we were here so low tide wasn't quite low enough to see much but we still some anemones, mussels, snails, and hermit crabs! We saw a whale a feeding, partial breech a few times! According to other beach goers, there had been a whale feeding there the entire day before!

Evgeny Stegantsov

Google

Pacifica State Beach is a wonderful destination! The surfers and mist rolling over the surrounding beach hills create a stunning and tranquil atmosphere. It's a perfect spot to enjoy the beauty of nature and the ocean, whether you're surfing or simply soaking in the view. Highly recommended for a peaceful and scenic beach day.

Luba Biza

Google

Great beach near restaurants, bathrooms, and stores. The sunset was so pretty behind the hillside, did have to leave to actually fully see it. Plenty of parking especially if you come on a weekday. Would definitely come again.

michelle doppelt

Google

Beautiful well kept up beach. Parking is half fee based, half free. Bathrooms decent. Food options close by.