Anna's Guidebook for Pacifica, CA (and nearby)

Anna
Anna's Guidebook for Pacifica, CA (and nearby)

Hiking

Breathtaking views, and you can get there on a very short hike! There are several short trails here. Go up to where the Bootleggers Steps are for great views cliffside: north toward the pier and south toward Linda Mar!
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Mori Point
Mori Point Road
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Breathtaking views, and you can get there on a very short hike! There are several short trails here. Go up to where the Bootleggers Steps are for great views cliffside: north toward the pier and south toward Linda Mar!
This may be my favorite hike in Pacifica. Uncrowded with beautiful views of the sea, ridges, cliffs, and hills. Moderate level hike that takes about 1.5 hours round trip from the north Devil's Slide parking lot.
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Pedro Point Headlands
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This may be my favorite hike in Pacifica. Uncrowded with beautiful views of the sea, ridges, cliffs, and hills. Moderate level hike that takes about 1.5 hours round trip from the north Devil's Slide parking lot.
Breathtaking views of the coast from a cliff side trail that is fully paved (it used to be part of the highway). Easy hike with some slight incline at the north end. Pit toilets available in the parking lots. On weekends, go early as the parking lots will get full! Great for bird watching.
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Devil's Slide Trail
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Breathtaking views of the coast from a cliff side trail that is fully paved (it used to be part of the highway). Easy hike with some slight incline at the north end. Pit toilets available in the parking lots. On weekends, go early as the parking lots will get full! Great for bird watching.
Wide open space for more incredible walks by the water, and beach hiking trails :). Popular launch area for hang gliders. This is in San Francisco, outside of Pacifica so a bit farther drive. Beware: many car smash and grabs occur here -- do not leave anything visible in your car or allow anyone to see you transferring items to your trunk in the parking lot!
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Fort Funston
Fort Funston Road
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Wide open space for more incredible walks by the water, and beach hiking trails :). Popular launch area for hang gliders. This is in San Francisco, outside of Pacifica so a bit farther drive. Beware: many car smash and grabs occur here -- do not leave anything visible in your car or allow anyone to see you transferring items to your trunk in the parking lot!
Sutro bath ruins, views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and so much more! This is in San Francisco and is the farthest recommendation I have for hiking trails. Get here early on weekend mornings to find parking and avoid heavy crowds. Beware: many car smash and grabs occur here -- do not leave anything visible in your car or allow anyone to see you transferring items to your trunk in the parking lot! Note: sadly, the labyrinth is no longer there due to repeated vandalism (in the form of people just throwing the rocks into the sea!). After several repeated attempts by volunteers over the years to recreate the labyrinth, it has now been replaced with a heart shape.
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Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail
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Sutro bath ruins, views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and so much more! This is in San Francisco and is the farthest recommendation I have for hiking trails. Get here early on weekend mornings to find parking and avoid heavy crowds. Beware: many car smash and grabs occur here -- do not leave anything visible in your car or allow anyone to see you transferring items to your trunk in the parking lot! Note: sadly, the labyrinth is no longer there due to repeated vandalism (in the form of people just throwing the rocks into the sea!). After several repeated attempts by volunteers over the years to recreate the labyrinth, it has now been replaced with a heart shape.
Great small handful of trails here for short hikes and great views. This is the closest drive to get to a trailhead. Beware: parking spots are extremely limited at the north trailhead.
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Milagra Ridge
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Great small handful of trails here for short hikes and great views. This is the closest drive to get to a trailhead. Beware: parking spots are extremely limited at the north trailhead.
Nice close place to go for short hiking trails. Parking is more plentiful here, but watch out for pot holes!
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Parque Mussel Rock
Westline Drive
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Nice close place to go for short hiking trails. Parking is more plentiful here, but watch out for pot holes!

Beaches

The closest clean beach, uncrowded. Street parking only, requires a walk down a moderately steep path down to the beach. It's a small beach that's great if you just want to take a short stroll or just want a beach with the fewest people!
Pacifica Esplanade Dog Beach
360 Esplanade Ave
The closest clean beach, uncrowded. Street parking only, requires a walk down a moderately steep path down to the beach. It's a small beach that's great if you just want to take a short stroll or just want a beach with the fewest people!
10 min drive away; closest beach without having to hike down. Great beach with easy walking trails and incredible views of Point Pedro!
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Sharp Park Beach
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10 min drive away; closest beach without having to hike down. Great beach with easy walking trails and incredible views of Point Pedro!
At Sharp Park Beach; a nice old pier to observe people fishing and view the beach.
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Pacifica Municipal Pier
2100 Beach Blvd
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At Sharp Park Beach; a nice old pier to observe people fishing and view the beach.
This beach is more crowded as it is a popular surf spot, but it is home to the "most beautiful Taco Bell" ;). Also known as Linda Mar beach. Note: their main parking lot requires a day use fee. There are neighboring streets where you may park for free, if you are willing to take the longer walk and have the patience to find parking! Beware, very busy on sunny days and weekends!
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Pacifica State Beach
5000 California 1
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This beach is more crowded as it is a popular surf spot, but it is home to the "most beautiful Taco Bell" ;). Also known as Linda Mar beach. Note: their main parking lot requires a day use fee. There are neighboring streets where you may park for free, if you are willing to take the longer walk and have the patience to find parking! Beware, very busy on sunny days and weekends!
Pristine beautiful beach! Bit of a farther drive down south toward Half Moon Bay (about 20 mins from here). Beware: the parking lot is across the highway street and requires careful crossing :) Take the stairs down to the beach. This is a beautiful pristine beach where no dogs are allowed, and small crowds if you are lucky enough to find parking in the small lot during a weekend or nice sunny day!
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Playa Estatal de Gray Whale Cove
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Pristine beautiful beach! Bit of a farther drive down south toward Half Moon Bay (about 20 mins from here). Beware: the parking lot is across the highway street and requires careful crossing :) Take the stairs down to the beach. This is a beautiful pristine beach where no dogs are allowed, and small crowds if you are lucky enough to find parking in the small lot during a weekend or nice sunny day!
Nice small beach with easy parking. Right next to a little shopping center with local restaurants. Small hiking trails here too!
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Rockaway Beach
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Nice small beach with easy parking. Right next to a little shopping center with local restaurants. Small hiking trails here too!

Local Food

A local gem in Pacifica -- everything is so reasonably priced and delicious!
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Mazzetti's Bakery
101 Manor Dr
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A local gem in Pacifica -- everything is so reasonably priced and delicious!
The best fish and chips in a charming place with English pub decor! It's tiny inside, so seating is limited. Locals love getting takeout here. Staff is always friendly, no matter how busy they get!
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Camelot Fish and Chips
70 W Manor Dr
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The best fish and chips in a charming place with English pub decor! It's tiny inside, so seating is limited. Locals love getting takeout here. Staff is always friendly, no matter how busy they get!
My favorite burrito in the world is the super steak and shrimp burrito. It's not listed on the menu but they will make it if you ask, and charge a bit more for this surf and turf option. Beware: this place is in an industrial area by auto shops, and street parking can be difficult to find!
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Taqueria San Bruno
1045 San Mateo Ave
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My favorite burrito in the world is the super steak and shrimp burrito. It's not listed on the menu but they will make it if you ask, and charge a bit more for this surf and turf option. Beware: this place is in an industrial area by auto shops, and street parking can be difficult to find!
A Pacifica favorite for breakfast with generous portions! Right by Rockaway Beach. Come here for beautiful views of the beach and a delicious brunch!
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Breakers
145 Rockaway Beach Ave
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A Pacifica favorite for breakfast with generous portions! Right by Rockaway Beach. Come here for beautiful views of the beach and a delicious brunch!
Great quality sushi and omakase at great prices! This is in South San Francisco. Still the best deal for omakase!
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Amami San
310 Linden Ave
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Great quality sushi and omakase at great prices! This is in South San Francisco. Still the best deal for omakase!
Great pasta and pizza! This is a family owned place where the staff is always friendly. There's both bar and table seating inside. NOTE: This place suffered a fire recently and closed -- time of reopening not known
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Paisanos Trattoria
442 Manor Plaza
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Great pasta and pizza! This is a family owned place where the staff is always friendly. There's both bar and table seating inside. NOTE: This place suffered a fire recently and closed -- time of reopening not known
Situated on the second floor in a building shared with a hotel, every seat in here has beautiful views of the sea. Very romantic restaurant with a bar.
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Moonraker
105 Rockaway Beach Ave
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Situated on the second floor in a building shared with a hotel, every seat in here has beautiful views of the sea. Very romantic restaurant with a bar.
I love getting takeout here for Vietnamese food! Pacifica has limited selections for Vietnamese, but they have many menu items and it always hits the spot! A great plus that it's close by, down Manor Road.
Oasis Vietnamese Cuisine
549 Oceana Boulevard
I love getting takeout here for Vietnamese food! Pacifica has limited selections for Vietnamese, but they have many menu items and it always hits the spot! A great plus that it's close by, down Manor Road.

Breweries & Wine Bars

Great spacious outdoor and indoor seating! Cool vibe here and great typical brewery fare plus some fancier options for a brewery for food
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Pacifica Brewery
4627 CA-1
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Great spacious outdoor and indoor seating! Cool vibe here and great typical brewery fare plus some fancier options for a brewery for food
This taproom (brewery in San Cruz) opened a new location in Pacifica! Great outdoor and indoor seating; right by the Linda Mar beach / Pacifica State Beach. Awesome beer selection -- very happy they opened here!
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Humble Sea Brewing Co.
5560 Pacific Coast Highway
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This taproom (brewery in San Cruz) opened a new location in Pacifica! Great outdoor and indoor seating; right by the Linda Mar beach / Pacifica State Beach. Awesome beer selection -- very happy they opened here!
Great local brewery that is in the Manor plaza shopping center. Spacious indoor seating, but no outdoor seating. Great place to take cans to go to the nearby beach. Outside food is welcomed here, since they don't have a kitchen.
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Pedro Point Brewing
55-A Bill Drake Way
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Great local brewery that is in the Manor plaza shopping center. Spacious indoor seating, but no outdoor seating. Great place to take cans to go to the nearby beach. Outside food is welcomed here, since they don't have a kitchen.
A true Pacifica gem! Located by Rockaway Beach. Very cute interior with plenty of seating inside, and sometimes outdoor seating in the front when the weather is nice. Great selection of bites to have with your wine.
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A Grape in the Fog
400 Old County Rd
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A true Pacifica gem! Located by Rockaway Beach. Very cute interior with plenty of seating inside, and sometimes outdoor seating in the front when the weather is nice. Great selection of bites to have with your wine.

Coffee

A California favorite. Try the iced mint mojito coffee if you have not been to a Philz. This is in South San Francisco, very short drive away. Located in a shopping plaza next to Chase bank. This place gets quite busy- be prepared for a wait!
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Philz Coffee
2248 Westborough Blvd
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A California favorite. Try the iced mint mojito coffee if you have not been to a Philz. This is in South San Francisco, very short drive away. Located in a shopping plaza next to Chase bank. This place gets quite busy- be prepared for a wait!
Local Pacifica coffee shop
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Intertwine Café (Kizler Coffee)
1926 Palmetto Ave
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Local Pacifica coffee shop
Coffee shop by the beach! This is by the Linda Mar beach / Pacifica State Beach. Great vibes here with seating inside and outdoors in their cute patio area.
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Soul Grind Coffee Roasters
5400 CA-1
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Coffee shop by the beach! This is by the Linda Mar beach / Pacifica State Beach. Great vibes here with seating inside and outdoors in their cute patio area.
An "Instagrammable" cafe in South San Francisco. Interesting latte drinks. Near an industrial area.
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Spruce Cafe & Patisserie
230 S Spruce Ave
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An "Instagrammable" cafe in South San Francisco. Interesting latte drinks. Near an industrial area.

Food Scene

"The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world"
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Taco Bell
5200 CA-1
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"The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world"