ποΈ Tips for Visiting Pacifica State Beach π
π How to get to Pacifica Beach?
- Located in Linda Mar, Pacifica State Beach is about 17 miles or 30 minutes south of San Francisco (expect traffic!).
- Easy to reach from anywhere on the northern part of the peninsula in the Bay Area.
π Amenities:
- Bathrooms and outdoor showers available for rinsing off sand.
- If hunger strikes, there's a Taco Bell Cantina right on the sand.
- Note: No fires, BBQ grills, alcohol, or glass containers are allowed for picnics.
πββοΈ Best Surf Gear for Pacifica:
- Longboard or foamie is recommended for surfing.
- You can find affordable Wavestorm 8-foot surfboards at Costco.
- CatchSurf and Almond, both SoCal surf shops, offer high-quality foamies.
π Pacifica Surf Cam:
- Check out Surfline for the live Pacifica Surf report.
- The Pacifica Surf Cam is available as part of Surfline's paid premium content.
- However, you can still read the daily surf report for free.
π¨ Where to stay in Pacifica:
- Pacifica Beach Hotel: Located directly across from the beach, it offers basic rooms with an unbeatable location.
- Lighthouse Hotel: About 1 mile up the road near Rockaway Beach, this hotel offers larger rooms and upgraded accommodations, with breathtaking ocean views.
- Beach View Apartment on Airbnb: Look for great options within walking distance to Pacifica Beach.
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