Pacifica Municipal Pier
Fishing pier · San Mateo County ·

Pacifica Municipal Pier

Fishing pier · San Mateo County ·

Coffee shop, ocean views, whale watching, and fishing on pier

crab fishing
friendly people
cafe
restrooms
beautiful
dungeness crab
parking
wheelchair accessible
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null
Pacifica Municipal Pier by null

Information

Pacific Municipal Pier, Pacifica, CA 94044 Get directions

Free street parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom

Information

Static Map

Pacific Municipal Pier, Pacifica, CA 94044 Get directions

+1 650 738 7300
cityofpacifica.org

Features

•Free street parking
•Wheelchair accessible entrance
•Wheelchair accessible parking lot
•Wheelchair accessible restroom

Last updated

Jan 25, 2026

Powered By

You might also like

Terms of Use • Privacy Policy • Cookie Policy
 © 2026 Postcard Technologies, Inc.
@eater
391,688 Postcards · 10,992 Cities

How to Catch and Cook Dungeness Crab in the San Francisco Bay Area | Eater SF

"I point out that you can fish without a California license off public piers, and Pacifica Municipal Pier is specifically called out as a popular crabbing scene where recreational crabbers can legally fish without a license." - Becky Duffett

https://sf.eater.com/2021/11/15/22783910/how-to-catch-dungeness-crab-bay-area-taku-kondo-outdoor-chef-life
Pacifica Municipal Pier

Anonymous

Google
Nice little pier that has unfortunately closed the south part of the pier and the men's room smells horrible. We went to go crabing but we had zero luck. I absolutely do not recommend that bathroom because it has a bunch of flies, vandalized, and smalls horrible. The bathrooms are outside next to the Chit Chat Cafe. The bathroom signs are destroyed, so I will tell you which is which. Men's (Left), Women's (Right). I would not recommend the pier for crabing since there are small and female crabs that only pop up during the tide.

Russ G.

Google
This is a good spot to fish if you don't mind bad weather sometimes as it can be foggy and cold and windy in the mornings and sometimes drizzly. The seagulls are like mosquitoes, you have to keep your eye on your bait as you're putting it on the hooks because the seagulls will swoop down and take it. Some days of fishing is good depending on what time of year it is and the weather and Tide conditions. Other times it's not good at all with nobody catching any fish other than a few smelt. The bathrooms are horrible period bring your own toilet paper. There are no partitions between euros in the men's room which makes it very uncomfortable as you're almost shoulder to shoulder what's a guy beside you. I've seen the toilet stall, I will say sprayed with fecal matter. The cleaning lady I will say does an amazing job and is underpaid. I wish I had some money to tip her on the days that I see her. The Chit Chat Cafe is a great place to get yourself some warm coffee, homemade snacks and sandwiches. They have a barbecue tri-tip sandwich Fresh Off The Grill. They also sell some fishing gear like sinkers, bait and Siddiqui rigs for catching the bait fish. There is a local bait store a few blocks up but they're way over priced.

Dani C.

Google
Love it here. It's beautiful, peaceful and laid back. Great place to watch the sunset or feel the sea spray during a storm

javier C.

Google
Beautiful place to visit. People on the pier were very friendly. The people that work the Cafe on the pier were also very friendly. They have bait, food, and coffee. Also some people do sell crab snares on the pier if needed.

Idit K.

Google
We came here to watch whales, and although we didn't see any, it was a good experience. Lots of people are fishing here and the view is great. Parking is available in nearby streets. From here you can walk to Mori point.

Tam H.

Google
It is cool to walk along or would you say down the pier, anyways, seeing all the fishermen/women casting lines and waiting for a bite (or whatcha call it). It’s pretty just to walk along the shoreline and take it all in with the views. Worth stopping by if you have the time.

Kateryna N.

Google
This beach is absolutely stunning. The ocean waves, the soothing sound of the water, the stones, black sand, pier, hills, and hiking trails are all incredible. It’s the most amazing beach I’ve visited in California. You can park your car right along the beach. While the parking area is small, there always seems to be space available. Restrooms are located on the pier, though the pier is currently closed. There are picnic tables along the beach where you can enjoy a meal before heading up the stairs to the hill. The view from the top is breathtaking!

SANDY S.

Google
It was sooooo beautiful. We really enjoyed our selves I even saw a man catch a crab. What a view . I wish I could of stayed longer but when I go with a group they always rushing u.