Quick Summary:

  • Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean between Half Moon Bay and San Francisco is the charming beach city of Pacifica.
  • Your vacation there will take you through broad valleys, rolling hills, towering mountains, and of course, an endless stretch of golden beaches.
  • Regionally, Pacifica is extremely popular as a surfing destination.


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1. Pacifica State Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Beaches
Pacifica State Beach | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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2. Mori Point ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Mori Point | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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3. Devil's Slide Trail

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Devil's Slide Trail | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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4. Pacifica Municipal Pier

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Pacifica Municipal Pier | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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5. San Pedro Valley Park

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San Pedro Valley Park | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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6. Sweeney Ridge Trail

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Sweeney Ridge Trail | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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7. Rockaway Beach

Category: Beaches
Rockaway Beach | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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8. Shelldance Orchid Gardens

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Shelldance Orchid Gardens | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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9. Milagra Ridge

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Milagra Ridge | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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10. Frontierland Park

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Frontierland Park | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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11. Pacific Spindrift Players

Pacific Spindrift Players | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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12. Sanchez Adobe Park

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Sanchez Adobe Park | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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13. Sam's Castle Tour

Tours
Sam's Castle Tour | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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14. Sharp Park Golf Course

Category: Entertainment
Sharp Park Golf Course | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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15. Puerto 27

Puerto 27 | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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16. Moonraker

Moonraker | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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17. Nick's Rockaway

Nick's Rockaway | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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18. Pacifica Coastside Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Pacifica Coastside Museum | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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19. Tripp Distillery

Category: Food & Drink
Tripp Distillery | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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20. Lovey’s Tea Shoppe

Category: Shopping
Lovey’s Tea Shoppe | Things to Do in Pacifica, California
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Summary & FAQ Pacifica State Beach Mori Point Devil's Slide Trail Pacifica Municipal Pier San Pedro Valley Park Sweeney Ridge Trail Rockaway Beach Shelldance Orchid Gardens Milagra Ridge Frontierland Park Pacific Spindrift Players Sanchez Adobe Park Sam's Castle Tour Sharp Park Golf Course Puerto 27 Moonraker Nick's Rockaway Pacifica Coastside Museum Tripp Distillery Lovey’s Tea Shoppe

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