Pacifica State Beach

Category: Public beach

Address: 5000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacifica, CA 94044, USA

Phone: +16507387381

Reviews

Jaden Kim

Aug 9, 2022

It was amazing experience to park for motor camping . Right next Tacobell selling alcohol beverages and open late till night. Amazing sea shore for take a walk and has a wonderful sound of wave .Strongly recommend after 8 pm that does not have pay for parking fee and can staying overnight

Jasneeta Nadan

Jul 19, 2022

Perfect spot for picnic, my favorite beach to go to, relax & see sunset. Sand does get hot when temperature reaches above 70°, do have proper pair of shoes, beach blanket & shade. If you plan to stay after sunset do take extra pair of jacket it will get windy & cold. There's public Porta Potty, suggest do take your own toilet paper or needed toiletries, rather be safe then sorry.

Jennifer Frysz

Jul 2, 2022

It didn't wow me, but it would a surfer! Big time surfing area. I don't think much for a hang out at the beach day if you want to swim or play beach volleyball. It was a busy area for sure where surfing occurs day and at night. Beautiful view though. And a very popular and swauve Taco Bell that serves drinks daily you can try.

Ahmed Mithani

Oct 11, 2021

Parked and took a hike up to local bluffs and Pedro point. About a 7 mile round trip. Great place to enjoy the sunset. The Moon raker restaurant has some excellent food. Ended the day with a relaxing breeze.

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Questions & Answers

Is this beach dog friendly?

Dennis Zhao | Aug 22, 2018
Tony showalter | Aug 22, 2018

Leash makes it legal, I have seen many dogs running free with out a ticket as a result

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Since the beach and the parking land is public property, how come they are charging for Handicapp parking spaces? Same rate as regular parking? Handicapp parking on public land is supposed to be free . Thanks.

Mehmood Taqui | Aug 22, 2018
Chirag Shah | Aug 22, 2018

You can always try your luck without paying for it. If you get a ticket, just contest it and have t void. The down side is you'll be wasting your time there while there.

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Can we bbq on the beach?

Miz Vera | Aug 22, 2019
Miriam Felix | Aug 22, 2019

No.

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Where to eat

Jennifer Pirlo | Aug 22, 2019
Monica Peralta | Aug 22, 2019

La Playa, Devils Slide Tap Room, or Nick's at Rock Away Beach are all good choices to eat.

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Could you hold a wedding here publicly?

joseph montes | Aug 22, 2018
Cindee Clemens | Aug 22, 2018

The Pacifica Pier would be a great place to have a wedding if you could rent it. I don't believe you can though. Otherwise there isn't really any room or any particular place you can hold a wedding unless you held it on the beach with not that many people. I would definitely go check it out before making plans.

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How much does it cost for parking

Christie | Aug 22, 2018
R M | Aug 22, 2018

Street Parking all around it is free.

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Are dogs allowed?

Anh Nguyen | Aug 22, 2018
Evgeny Semionov | Aug 22, 2018

On leash only.

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Are there lifeguards at this beach?

A Google User | Aug 22, 2017
Kiyyah Rasheed | Aug 22, 2017

No.

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How much is parking?

Dorena G. | Aug 21, 2021
Bijal Bhanushali | Aug 21, 2021

$7 for 4 hours

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is it safe to be there until 10 pm on the beach

Rishi Sachdev | Aug 21, 2021
Gus Garcia | Aug 21, 2021

If you have small kids maybe not, adults just to chill yes.

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Is this a place that that search for crabs

Belinda Richard | Aug 21, 2021
tuk mol | Aug 21, 2021

they dont sell crabs there that place is a beach park like for surfing but you can buy a crabs license and crabs snare maybe you can catch one but in montra couple miles away from that place there's a pier where you can buy live crabs fresh from the sea on the boat they sellin this is the address. 9 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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is this a cobblestone beach?

Sue Digre | Aug 21, 2021
brandon laguatan | Aug 21, 2021

Like 5% of it is cobblestone in the middle of the beach slightly north of the big hotel 80% is a medium grain sand and 15% of it is rocky but that is only by the south end where the boat docks are. These percentages change throughout the year as the tide changes.

Can you do a bonfire or camp over night?

raiderqueen14 | Aug 21, 2020
Stacie Clark | Aug 21, 2020

No there's no camping at Linda mar beach and you can't light bonfires on the beach no more

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Is the beach open for fishing on Saturday

Catherine petty | Aug 21, 2020
Nathan Burson | Aug 21, 2020

Rockaway Beach yes people were fishing there every day that I was there a lot of them right off the beach at Rockaway and Pacifica Beach

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Do you have restroom for public

Rehana Markar | Aug 21, 2020
Ruben Alvarez | Aug 21, 2020

Yes there are public restrooms in parking lot b and tacobell has restrooms behind their building .

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A question can be fished or not

Carlos Lopez | Aug 21, 2020
Jose Mendoza | Aug 21, 2020

Sure you do but you need a license

Is this beach open?

jacob miramontez | Aug 21, 2020
Richie Christie | Aug 21, 2020

Yes the beach is open. Please follow social distancing protocols and wear masks per governor Newsom

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Is its beach Open?

alba vivas | Aug 21, 2020
alba vivas | Aug 21, 2020

Thanks 👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏼

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How much day use parking ?

Vlady Y | Aug 21, 2020
Vittorio Suter | Aug 21, 2020

There's a pay meter that you can scale to your choice how long...it's about $2 an hour

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Craabing ok here? I know its seasonal

Nancy Hurtado | Aug 22, 2019
Rosemary Sanchez | Aug 22, 2019

Hi, I have been to this beach several times. I'm not sure if crabbing is ok, I have never seen anyone crabbing so I'm not sure.

Does anyone local know if there is beach near Pacific to hunt for sea glass?

Victoria Gonzales (Beachy) | Aug 22, 2019
Julie Mills | Aug 22, 2019

Glass beach near Fort Bragg but no longer can take glass from beach.

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RV camping available?

jason temple | Aug 22, 2019
Christo Rosa | Aug 22, 2019

Go to El Granada for RV camping.

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Can I use a metal detector on the beach

Jesus Perez | Aug 22, 2019
Steven Eich | Aug 22, 2019

Oh .. i think yes .

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Is cooking on a propane grill allowed?

Andrew Solomon | Aug 22, 2019
Michael Landon | Aug 22, 2019

I don't believe there are any public grills there, so you would have to bring your own.

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Is the walk short to beach? And bathrooms . i am taking my 4yr old for first vidt to ocean. And carring alot of stuff.

Robin Dumont | Aug 22, 2018
Brian Crooks | Aug 22, 2018

It's got everything you need

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Is there hours if operation? Or standard beach rules sunrise ro sunet? Thanks in Advance 🗨️

Kisha Marie | Aug 22, 2018
monique barr | Aug 22, 2019

There are different hours for different Pacifica beaches and for different times of the year. Call PPD and they can tell you. Also the paid parking has different hours as well. Usually 8am to 8pm.

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Can I stay overnight?

Oleg Lyubarskiy | Aug 22, 2018
Kee “Kee” DaQueen | Aug 22, 2018

No but at Montara Beach Lighthouse not far from Pacifica there is a beautifully located hostel, with the most beautiful location on a cliff.

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What are the waves like? Is this a good beach for family visits?

William mcCabe | Aug 22, 2018
Noe Arauz | Aug 22, 2018

Waves are okay normally, but they do have Mavericks here every year. Very nice spot for families, but check wind speeds. We had to leave one weekend when there was 20mph winds

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Am I able to pitch a tent on the beach just for the evening? (Not overnight)

Jordan Hoekwater | Aug 22, 2018
Karman Rose | Aug 22, 2018

There should be no problem, just read the rules of the beach.

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Can I bring a a portable fire pit to keep warm?

Julie Antezana | Aug 22, 2018
Renato “Junior” Fernando | Aug 22, 2018

I'm quite sure it's banned on this beach now. Sorry.

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Can you spend the night in a Motorhome?

Bill Scruggs | Aug 22, 2018
Sue Ackerman | Aug 22, 2018

No. The parking lot closes at 11:00 or midnight. You can't drive on the beach. There is camping park about 3 miles north. It sits directly above the Ocean. You can walk to shops & restaurants I believe there is a campground south (maybe 10 miles) in Princeton.

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Can I drive on beach

Cole Romero | Aug 22, 2018
William Ramirez | Aug 22, 2019

You can drive on pismo beach.

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Can you park and do an overnight in your car?

monique staples | Aug 22, 2018
William Lucero | Aug 22, 2018

No parking over night & the beach closes at night

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