Pacifica State Beach

So, so great. As a place it's great as a hike: great incline, shallow stairs. Vista points, ocean view. As a beach I'm not sure. Very accessible to anyone coming from or visiting SF

Beautiful beach. Never disappoints, and yes, very dog friendly❤️

We got to this place when a miracle of nature appeared there, sunset, thick fog, happy people singing and with instruments, everything was so mesmerizing, you have to see it with your own eyes😍😍😍

One of my favorite beaches! Long beach to spread out from other beach-goers! Not happy they now charge for parking, but they've upgraded the bathrooms so I guess it's worth it!

Cool beach. I mean literally cool, the water was pretty cold. A bunch of people surfing. A happening place in short.

Very gorgeous beautiful relaxing beach ⛱️ ❤️ . My son lives it as much as I did. Beautiful weather. Lots of parking. Beautiful view. Nice to just go out there and relax a bit 😊

this beach was breathtaking!! we saw a ton of pigeons, and some smaller rodents, and tons of people feeding them, perfect weather, and perfect water!

Beautiful tour and views. The restrooms have artwork. Notice the messages. We highly recommend.

beautiful beach! cool vibes, cold water, freezing wind brought some snacks and enjoyed watching people surf make sure that if you bring something to provide shade (like an umbrella or canopy) that it's weighed down really well. we came on a really windy day and the tent we brought almost blew away. we saw another person's canopy blow away too and some umbrellas looked ready to fly to any moment be prepared to drive around looking for parking if you come later in the day (especially during peak season), this beach is popular for a reason!

Great spot to come and have a picnic. Many surfers come and surf here too if you want to watch. Beautiful day today! My hubby and I had a picnic here. Got food to go and ate it on the beach.

Everybody's gone surfin' Surfin' U.S.A.... Hot spot for surfers, they were all in the water or taking a break on shore it was great for the kids to see them riding waves. The parking lot can fill up quickly on a sunny day like we had. Pay for parking at the booth right by the restrooms and showers. There is usually a park ranger (not sure if that's there title) on site checking if cars are paid so avoid the ticket. There is a fancy restaurant on the beach you may have heard of it, Taco Bell. They have their own parking lot for those who crave a chapula beachside. Water is cold so as Scar says "Be Prepared!" That didn't stop my wife and kids from searching for seashells. There's something for everyone. Even saw a person doing yoga while eating Taco Bell. Talk about fitness, fit'ness tacos into mouth.

Pacifica State Beach is located below Daly City. It's a beach where a lot of surfers surf here. It's a nice beach to go to and it has a Taco Bell Cantina. Parking is free if you decide to stay up to 30 minutes. Otherwise, you either have to pay $7 if you want to stay for 4 hours or less ($9 for 4+ hours). Honestly, it could have been $5 for not staying more than that many hours but still inexpensive though. I won't really give it five stars because there's not much really much to do here besides just relaxing at the beach, swimming, or eating at Taco Bell. Perhaps, having a nice looking beach can make up for it but there's too much debris. Taco Bell is literally the hot spot of the location, which I will discuss at my other review of it. Parking gets packed especially during the afternoon. I highly recommend you arrive early morning to avoid this issue. Almost noon time is fine, but might be almost full. It's also a little cold here. So, you may want to dress a bit heavier.

So Far I Have Visited Alot Of Beaches All Over US & Other Countries & Island like The Bahamas!!!!! This was my 1st time Walking On The Beach of Pacifica Ca the one thing that I like most is that the Pacifica State Beach has alot of places to eat at!!!!!

First time here since I decided to just take a drive somewhere on my day off. Very beautiful scenic route as the weather was much colder and cloudy then when I drove through San Francisco. I started off at the Taco Bell Cantina, but they were doing construction and it wasn't as filled with customers. Never saw a Taco Bell that served liquor. The surfers there were friendly. Went there afterwards to the municipal deck. Expected it to be a tourist site but instead it was a fisherman's dock. The surroundings seemed outdated and in ruins. I would have to try hiking up the hills one day with some friends, but besides that, it was a nice getaway.

Be ready to be cold. . Bring an extra jacket and blanket because it gets windy and cold. . The weather is always overcast even if the summer is there. . They have this fancy taco bell cantina on the beach and we loved stopping there because they have a free parking lot for paying customers. . It's a great way to find good parking and stop and let the little fremchie roam around on the beach. The little frenchie got more attention than I lol. . The water is too cold so no feet went in the water like usual. The sand wasn't the cleanest so I just soak in the good vibes and refresh the mind with the surrounding. . Overall if you want to stop by the beach, I say do it. Just be mentally prepare. There is no bad days or time on the beach. Also they don't play with the paid lots, they will tow the car and we did witness that. Hope this review helps and thanks for reading. Have a yelptastic day.

Came here yesterday to bring our 1 year old dog to the beach for the first time. He loved it! Luckily we got here around 11am and were able to find a good spot to lay our blankets down and eat lunch because a few hours later the beach was PACKED! When I say packed, I mean beach tents next to beach tents next to beach tents. It was jam packed especially right by the beach entrance. There were a lot of surfers as well. Our dog had fun playing and digging in the sand as well as chasing waves and jumping in the water. It says online that all dogs must be leashed but there were a handful of off leash dogs. This didn't bother us as we want to bring him to an off leash beach next time but a couple of the dogs that were running around were not dog friendly. There was one in particular that would run up and charge other dogs and bark aggressively and then the owner acted as if we/our dog did something wrong. All we did was walk by with our dog on a leash. After the second time, my husband firmly suggested that he should put his dog on a leash if he wasn't friendly. There was enough room to walk around and play but when it started to get really full it wasn't as enjoyable. Multiple people were trying to fish as others were boogie boarding and jumping in the water. We slowly felt like we were being surrounded and the quiet and peaceful beach became loud, crowded, and not as enjoyable. At that time we decided to leave. They have restrooms at the parking lot as well as rinse off stations (one was broken). The beach is a decent enough size to walk around and is surrounded by houses on one side and a cliff on the other. The waves are pretty and fun to walk through. The sand by the beach was more rocky and full of pebbles than other beaches and wasn't very soft. There were not many shells on shore either. The parking on the other hand is a nightmare! Seriously! There are two small lots dedicated for the beach but they were packed and we had to circle them multiple times along with 20-30 other cars. There is a Taco Bell in between the lots that people were parking in but we didn't want to risk it as the lot was also full and had posted signs that it was for customers only and had a 30 minute max parking stay otherwise your car may be towed. After about 20 minutes, 6 laps around, and lurking at people and cars we were lucky enough to swoop a spot. It was $7 to park for up to four hours and $9 to park all day. We opted for four hours and that was perfect because by 2pm the beach was full! As we left there was still a long line of cars circling the lot and stalking people as they walked around. After rinsing and drying off we pulled out on the main street only to see a YUGE group of people crossing the street from the Safeway shopping center to come over to the beach. Overall it was a pretty beach and we're happy our puppy had fun. We would have stayed longer if it wasn't so crowded.

Spending my Friday morning/afternoon on the beach for some sun, sand, and sea on a well deserved day off. :) Pacifica State Beach is located in the city of Pacifica, a seaside city south of SF. It's located right off Highway 1. I arrived a little before 10:30am. Parking spots were plentiful. I backed into a spot in front of the brightly colored bathrooms with a pay machine in front. I paid the $7 (4 hours), placed the ticket on my dash, and was off! At the time the beach was fairly quiet, a lot of room to place my beach towel bag, water, and fruit. There were already quite a few surfers in the distance. The waves were nice to look at! The temperature was perfectly warm before it hit noon, and the views of the hills and houses in the distance with fog was very picturesque! I spent a good 2 hours l relaxing, taking in the air, sand in my toes, and cold water against my legs before leaving. By then, the beach got crowded and parking was packed. I picked a perfect time to enjoy the beach almost all to myself! :) I definitely will come back to Pacifica State Beach!! I miss it already!!

Beach of Confidence Pacifica State Beach, colloquially known as Linda Mar (Spanish for "Beautiful Beach") by locals, is a 0.75-mile crescent moon-shaped beach that runs between the Pedro Point Headlands and Aramai Point. And, unlike most State Beaches, Linda Mar is actually run by the City of Pacifica and *not* the State of California (this is important to note for later). I actually used to live less than a mile walking distance from Linda Mar for about five years and would frequent it very regularly, so I have a realistic point of comparison. However, it has been nearly seven years since I've moved away, and I know a lot can change in that amount of time. The Good: *Dog-friendly *Three separate parking lots: the two main ones on either side of the Taco Bell, and there's also parking at the Pacifica Community Center across the street. *Weather is always nice and cool even when it's hot inland. *Nice AC paved trail for walking that can take you as far south to Pedro Pt and Devil's Slide, and as far north as Mori Point and the Pacifica Pier. *Taco Bell located between parking lots "A" & "B" so you don't really need to even remember to bring food. *Surfing conditions are good for novices and people *Restrooms & outdoor sand showers (normally) available The Meh: *They now charge for parking which used to be free; I actually think this is kind of a good thing because it usually detracts from the nogoodniks but it kinda didn't work, as there was still plenty of scumbags around. *The main beach area where most beachgoers hang is a total pigsty, with tons of garbage, dead birds, feathers, and firework remnants. I understand people are pigs, but it doesn't seem as though the city has kept up with it for a while now. The Ugly: *The restrooms in lot "A" are broken (upgrade?), which is whatever life happens, but the port-o-potties they have in their stead are an abomination. The doody is stacked so high that if you sat down, you'd leave quite an impression--if you follow what I'm saying. There was also no TP in any of the toilets. I mean, if you're gonna charge people money to park, the least the city could do is make sure the restrooms are cleaned and stocked on a daily basis. This was at 9 a.m., mind you. So, it's not like we arrived at sunset. *Parking situation is quite a pig-fuck, to put it lightly, and the biggest reason is these surf school(s) have completely taken over the beach and the parking spots to boot. At one point, I'd say 60% of beachgoers were surfers, and this parking crisis spreads to the nearby businesses. This is definitely one of those things that changed after I left; I do recall some surfers and surfing schools, but nothing quite to this extent. TLDR: Nice beach, but maybe only during a weekday or the offseason. Avoid during the summer and especially during heatwaves.

Oh the beach. The salty aroma, the feeling of sand kissing your skin as the wind blows, the seagulls alerting others to the recent discovery of someone's spilled chip bag. But what this Southern boy did not expect was the temperature of the water. It may have been a summer day while I was there, but the waves did not care. One does not simply dive headlong into such without a wetsuit on. Lacking of swimming aside, it was a great place to visit. That must have been 100's of people out there, just relaxing and soaking up the sun. I also appreciated the proximity of a few restaurants and a top notch coffee shop. But I have to give it up for the Taco Bell located right by the water. There is no closer spot for food. So plan accordingly, round up some friends or family, and save room for a burrito or wrap. This beach has you covered!

Pacifica State Beach aka Linda Mar beach is a lovely setting for picnics, events, or just a quick getaway along the water, even on a foggy day. Big waves call for thrill-seeking surfers, and there was no shortage of them this past Saturday morning (both humans and canines). This was my second year attending the annual World Dog Surfing Championships, and it was the expected crowds and dog loving community, nothing less. The parking lot is small (and unavailable during special events), and there are public restrooms on site for convenience. Shops and eateries are within walking distance, mainly chains like Starbucks and Safeway, the only one actually located on the beach being Taco Bell Cantina, serving boozy beverages and more. Pacifica State Beach is not the most picturesque beach out there, and sometimes it gets a little too crowded for comfort, but there's still a lot to love about this place.

Best beach ever I love it here!!! The Taco Bell is right on the beach and I love that with other stores near it too its perfect to grab quick snacks for the fam. $7 parking is not so bad for the whole day in my opinion!

Pacifica State Beach is beautiful and not too far from San Francisco. Especially from Daily City. The beach is very crowded on weekends with very limited parking available. So you better come early on the weekend. I enjoyed seeing the ocean and the beaches. Pacifica State Beach offers both plus hiking, camping, shopping, and dining with many choices, including the most famous Taco Bell next to the beach!

Beautiful beautiful beach. Walked up and down it with friends and while we picked up some trash the beach was largely free of trash. Beautiful views. Plenty of parking. The Taco Bell Cantina there had like a party atmosphere. The busiest Taco Bell I've ever seen in my life.

Crescent shaped beach that condenses the waves into rideable undulations, it's packed with surfers of all ages and levels and is also the location of "the world's most beautiful taco bell." It's a Bay Area beach so it's often overcast and brisk, I liked it because we could last much longer chilling without a hot, roasting sun while the kids played in the sand and water. The vibe is very relaxed and laid back and it's exactly what I wanted for Father's Day. It's a state beach so parking is free for 40 minutes and 7 dollars for 4 hours. The parking lot is a bit small for the popularity and by the time we left there were people circling for a spot There are numerous porta potties on site and a small shower next to them to rinse off.

Perfect place for the world dog surfing competition. Public lot and public bathrooms. There is a Taco Bell on the beach. Clean beach, little seaweed, upper beach is scattered with rocks. This is the perfect place for boogie boarding and learning to surfing.

Of the several beaches that front the Pacific on this stretch of the peninsula coastline, this is the one that will forever be associated with its Taco Bell, arguably the most famous Taco Bell in the world (review: https://bit.ly/3yqXl8w). In a broad cove, the shore stretches in a crescent shape for 3/4 of a mile, and easy access to an expansive adjoining parking lot makes it convenient for families and surfers alike. This is not the beach to seek out solitude unless you find an isolated rock outcropping all to yourself. Good luck with that. Honestly the chief draw for me is the fully paved walkway that climbs around the hill on the northern end and goes to Rockaway Beach in a series of switchbacks. Forget the crashing waves. I'm all about the steps. RELATED - Exploring the Pacific side of the peninsula? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3aiDR9I

The people were super friendly, and the waves were gentle and fun. But the water quality is very poor. While swimming I noticed that a good 20 feet out, the water is brown. When I got home, my bathing suit smelled like sewer. It is unfortunate that so many beaches now have sewer outlets, which puts a lot of bacteria into the water. I contacted Pacifica State Beach about it, and didn't get a response. Have heard that this beach gets closed a lot because of high bacteria... curious how often they check the water quality, as it was brown town when I was there a couple weeks ago.

Linda Mar aka Pacifica State Beach is one of the most polluted. Check the pollution levels before you bring your family or dogs to this beach to surf or play. Dogs must be on leash. Dogs must be leashed. They issue tickets. https://beachreportcard.org/37.59671599999999/-122.505837/14/464

Pacifica Beach or Linda Mar is one of the closest spots to surf from the East Bay unless you want to try tackling Ocean Beach or heading north to Bolinas. As you come down south on Highway 1, you'll see the beach tucked in a cove between two bluffs. It's my favorite view and always gets me so pumped lol. I feel like a kid at Christmas when I first see it. The beach itself has a good mix of surfers and families enjoying a nice day on the water. I've been coming here for years, and every time I do, I'm amazed at how crowded it is lol. Today was the busiest I've ever seen it and had to snag parking a good half mile away from the main lot. No worries about the crowds on my end, but something to consider if you're looking for a peaceful wave session. The beach is pretty rocky in certain sections, so be careful going out on the left side. There are also plenty of surf schools and cheap rentals for boards/suits, so there's no excuse to not get out there. +bonus points for all the beach doggos hanging out.

Don't let the fog fool you. Despite the overcast, I got sunburned! Bring a hat and wear sunscreen despite the reputation this place has of being a cool and foggy beach! Linda Mar goes by many names, Pacifica State Beach and the Beach with Taco Bell on it. Despite its changing names based on who you're talking to, something that remains consistent is it's ability to provide a space for all kinds of beach goers. Many surfers will be here as Pacifica conditions are perfect for waves. You'll also come across tourists, locals, those looking to picnic out there and stay the whole day and those who just want to walk down the beach for a few minutes after eating Taco Bell or getting Coffee at Soul Grind. You have to pay for parking unless you're a patron at one of the previously mentioned establishments. Parking definitely is tight so I suggest you come early.

Beach please ! Lovely family friendly each in Pacifica near the Taco Bell with a view lol! We love our three hours here . Lots of space and lots of sunshine when other places had fog! Street parking paid don't get a ticket! Beach is has some rocks but it's gorgeous out here we stayed for the sunset and took lots of pictures too!! Refreshed and recharged come by if your close by !

Like most Northern California beach's, the water here is cold. In Pacifica, you will find that the weather is generally colder and many days you will have fog, even in the summer. On a clear sunny day in the summer, you can expect temperatures to reach the mid-70's, but usually expect the temperature to be in the upper 60's to low 70's in the summer. This is a very popular beach for surfers as the waves can be of decent size. You can catch some beautiful sunsets here as well. Between the beach and Hwy 1, there is a paved path that will take you to Rockaway Beach. The difficulty of the walk is easy to moderate as you do end up going over a hill that separates Linda Mar Beach and Rockaway Beach. If you are the more adventurous type, you can opt to climb to the top and over the hill (unpaved) vs going up and around the hill (paved). Round trip from Linda Mar Beach to Rockaway beach and back is roughly 3 miles. In the spring and summer, you will see some nice wild flowers on the hill and along the path including California poppies. Currently the showering and changing facilities are closed for construction. There is a Taco Bell Cantina at Linda Mar Beach which is on of the few in the country that you can purchase alcohol such as margaritas and beer! I come here often to visit my wife's aunt and love walking around the beach and the trail between Linda Mar and Rockaway Beaches, both on the paved path and off path over the hill. If you are driving through, you should stop by or stay a couple days and explore this charming beach town.

"Let the waves hit your feet, and the sand be your seat." ~Unknown Author On Saturday evening my boyfriend and I sat on one of their many beautiful rocks and listened to the sound of the soothing waves crash over the ocean. Sharing kisses and holding each other close to keep warm, I couldn't imagine a more romantic evening with my sweetheart! This spot was happenin too, many enjoying the views and surfing the waves! I would highly recommend visiting this large beach, next time we may just get up the courage to climb the large hill to see the view, we saw young folk crossing the rocks in the water to get to! And did I mention the beach is located right next to Taco Bell Cantina?! Dinner with a view anyone?

One of the more popular beaches in Pacifica and also known as "Linda Mar Beach". This is where all of the surfers like to catch the waves, and you can enjoy watching them do so. Speaking of waves, there are tons of them here! It's no wonder why the surfers are so drawn to this beach. I guess I should mention that this beach is right next to that famous Taco Bell location too. This is definitely a super busy beach and the parking stays full pretty much all throughout the day. If you're a rock collector, this beach has tons of beautiful rocks. I found a few nice ones while scouring through the sand. The views are majestic and they seem to keep it relatively clean. It's safe to swim in the water and very family friendly. Not as peaceful as some of the more remote beaches in the area since it's busy, but you can definitely still enjoy yourself here. Pacifica State Beach is conveniently located right off of highway 1 near tons of shops and restaurants. Given the locality factor, I'd say that this beach is definitely worth visiting if you're hanging out in Pacifica.

As a non-surfer, this is a great beach. We went on a weekday, so it was not busy at all. The surf looks great for those who like surfing, and there were quite a few surfers out on their boards (keep in mind I don't surf). I thought the water would be cold, but a lot of people in the water were not wearing wet suits. The beach is easily accessible, and the sand seems to be fairly fine. We were throwing the football around, it was perfect for that. The sand was packed enough to walk around on shoes. The surf seemed to come up pretty high even at 11am (e.g. not a massive shoreline). Parking They offer several options, and the parking lots are HUGE. I imagine they may get busy on a hot summer day, but having two parking lots right next to the beach is pretty amazing. There appears to be more parking scattered around the area as well. * 30 minutes free parking (grab a timed permit, park free for 30 minutes in one of the designated free spots) * 4 hours for $7 * All day (until 8pm) for $9

A popular spot in Pacifica, I was happy to see that there weren't too many people here on a Saturday morning when we arrived. The beach is dog friendly and there is a small hiking trail that runs alongside the coast that you can walk along. After we did a short hike as a family, we went onto the beach itself so our dog could stretch his legs a bit and do some zoomies. It's just a short walk down to the water. This was our baby's first time at the beach and he loved being able to look out at the waves and then up at the seagulls circling around. The parking lot is right next to the access to the beach. It was only about half full when we arrived so we were able to find a spot pretty easy and it's also free. The only downside is that, like all other beaches in Pacifica, no matter how warm the day actually is, you still get a wind chill by the water so we typically don't stay for too long.

Just stopped by 7/27/2020 during COVID and was able to sit on the beach. Most people respect the 6ft social distancing while on the beach but some do not. Also a lot of people do not wear masks while walking around so we sat way back and down the beach to avoid people hahaha. This beach is a must visit! We comes down a couple times a year to enjoy the beach. There is a parking lot located right next to the beach but it can fill up quickly. As of 7/27/2020 it was $5 for 4 hours or $7 for all day to park. A lot of surfers enjoy this beach and it is fun to watch. Some are newbies so you get wipeouts and others are pros doing tricks on waves. A lot to watch. Plus did I mention there is a taco bell on the beach! Up until this visit it was a normal taco bell to enjoy but this visit it was turned into a cantina which means they serve alcohol!

This beach is now back open for lounging during covid!! This is one of my favorite beaches. You get entertainment of watching people surf or learn how to surf. Great for people watching...... don't lie we all do it! This beach is in a really great location set in a bowl surrounded by mountains. So on foggy days the fog gets stuck on the mountains and the beach stays sunny. Sad to say it is still windy but that sun is still beating down. So even though it might be cool and your not gettin got, make sure you cover in sun screen. Reapply when needed because the sun is brutal and the weather fakes you out until you have a burn. Around the beach is continent parking and stored if you need to stop by any! For sure a must go to beach.

First time at Linda Mar Beach. We came out for the Dog Surf Competition. So much fun. The whole event was very well organized. We didn't have any trouble parking. The local school lot was open to park for $10. We came out from the Contra Costa Animal Shelter in Martinez. We brought 2 available dogs with us. Peanut and Pickles. This is an off leash dog beach, everyone seemed very respectful of our on leash shelter pups. This is a great stretch of beach to be able to get a good run in. Nice sand, not a lot of rocks. Love how overcast and cool it was. In the low 60's at home- it was in the 90's today. I know we will be back soon to enjoy the cool climate.

We wanted to see a Pacific Ocean sunset but even in the heart of summer (July 5), all we got was cool breeze and not much sun. The highlight of the beach was the Taco Bell. Yes Taco Bell. Some call this beach Taco Bell beach because there's a Tack Bell on the beach equipped with a fire place. Right across the street there is a grocery store and Ross. We went to the Ross to buy a blanket because of the weather. The beach itself is not much of a beach. We saw a few surfers and a few fishermen but no swimmers.

This city is usually foggy, overcast, grey, freezing yuck. Let's just say I would never think to come here. Except today, we're apparently in the middle of a heat wave (for the. Bay Area :-) So what better day to come here than today? It was truly perfect, the sun and light breeze and the color of water I swear you could not tell me was different from Cancun. I mean, look at it, already, right? Am I right? These photos are 100% unedited and not touched in any way--truly at 1:pm it was this spectacularly bluest of blue on blue on blue ... and then some more blue. It was a blue sandwich of blue sky and blue water with golden san in the middle. I'm not sure if I ever saw this many people spread out on this beach. So incredibly beautiful and calm--- the best thing about it is its' proximity to not only SF, but also to so much of the peninsula, e.g. where I live, it's a relatively short drive. And it's also a short drive to a lot of little eateries, restaurants, cafes, fast food places, so that you can take your picnic, umbrellas, towels, sunblock and the like. It's not so hot that you're gonna get sunstroke, but also not freezing. This is a surfers paradise, because though I don't surf or swim, lol, I see loads and loads of people with surfboards and suited up in their wetsuits. Awesome little beach.

Great beach to hang out, enjoy the weather during the summer & if you want Taco Bell, it's sitting right at the beach. For us, we bring some food & have a nice picnic. Great views around here.

Review #017 - 2020 After our quick meal at Taco Bell, my daughter was super excited to run off to the beach! We showed up at around noon on Friday, January 31st. It was cold and windy, but my daughter didn't seem too bothered by it. She had a lot of fun playing for about 45 minutes because that was all the wind my face could handle. It's a really nice beach. The sand was extra fine and soft. It actually looks more black in reality. I was too scared to put my feet into the water since I was already cold just watching my daughter play in the sand. Surprisingly, there were a lot of surfers for such a cold day. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because you're forced to pay for four hours of parking even if you are only there for an hour. I decided to give my parking pass to someone else before I left & she was super happy & appreciative!

We've been here a few times. There's always people here. The parking is really small but there is parking across the street. The first waive of people are surfers and the second is families. Parking was $7 for 4 hours definitely reasonable. The bathrooms are clean and they work so that's a huge plus. The beach is clean and people are very respectful on each other's space. There's a lot of stores all around. There's a small hill where you can hike. I really liked this beach.

Gorgeous. Just freaking gorgeous!!!! I am so in love with the Cali coast line. This is only an hour from San Francisco. So to me it's a must do if you are in the area. The temp yesterday was PERFECT! Grab your swim suit and picnic basket and make a day of this! I enjoyed this beach so much and spend 3 hours here. Parking is not free. But it's only $7 for 4 hours or $9 for whole day!

One of my favorite beaches of alllllllllllllll time! Pacifica State Beach on a brisk winter day, in a hoodie and boots, clutching a coffee, with a book in my pocket is where I could always be found on a rare day off when I lived in the area. I loved coming here to hike the headlands, as there's easy access from the beach, and wriggle my toes in the soft sand. Also, as someone on the constant look out for chill places to curl up with a book, Pacifica ranks high on my list of solid book reading beaches. Not overly windy, the beach does offer the typical peninsula drizzle from time to time, but it's pleasant as opposed to chilly. Just bundle yo self. There's plenty of beach to be had. Beach for playing on, beach for the doggies, and beach for people who want to be left the hell alone. You will find a space to yourself, unless it's the middle of the day on a Saturday or Sunday. Even then, I could always find a space for just me if I walked far enough. it's a great place to do some serious enjoying of nature and contemplating things on your list of things to contemplate. Make sure to check out the view from the headlands, and do some hiking if it's your thing. If tide pools are more your scene, you are in luck. There are plenty to be had at low tide in the large outcropping of boulders, also on the far right portion of beach. As an added bonus, there's a Taco Bell right up on the beach. Convenient. The free parking is not in short supply, but if the main lot fills you can mosey across the street for the overflow. I don't come here enough now that I've moved. I miss you, Pacifica. Such a cozy little town with a truly awesome beach.

I have such great memories of coming here at night time while a college student at UC Berkeley. This beach is clean, but it gets real cold. Want to dress for the weather and stay warm. It's a nice place for a bond fire rather than swimming in the water as it could be too cold. However, it's a beautiful beach and worth visiting and hanging out. View is fantastic.

Well it's not the most pristine beach, definitely more on rugged side no pristine white sand. And no kids were in the water because it's crazy dangerous with the waves. Signs posted everywhere how people always drown,no lifeguards on duty. The sand is almost black, rugged tons of adorable dogs running around. It was a great place to hit since it was close to 100degrees in SJ. Didn't feel like fighting crowds in Santa Cruz, Carmel too far. This place really shines for the beautiful hikes right next to it,at Mori trail . If you are craving some exercise on a sweltering day this is your place. It was great since we dropped off our teen daughter & her friend at the beach area (they are more into taking selfies in the water than getting some hardcore exercise in )We easily put in 7 miles walking which would have been impossible in SJ. The only bummer is women's restroom has crazy long lines. There are no restrooms at the Mori trail so hit the restroom at the beach before hitting it. Mostly foggy here but today we got beautiful half sunny weather with cool 70 degree weather. Only 45 min drive from sj not bad. Good alternative if you don't want to fight crazy traffic to half moon bay. Tip: the further away you are from the restrooms the less crowded it is on the beach. Crowd really thins out closer you get to the Mori trailhead.

Super awesome beach just over the hill from San Bruno with great surfing, a long stretch of beautiful beach and the highest-rent Taco Bell ever. Come here regularly and can always find a parking spot either in the lot or across the street (check on the side streets) and easy ability to cross the street and find a spot. Only 4 bathrooms, so expect a line. Overall, awesome spot and so glad we live close.

making weekend stops to pacifica state beach..."sun valley"...beach cove where the sun shines through starting late mornings...local street parking is fairly easy before 9:30am near grocery outlet..parking becoming difficult after 10am...short walk past mostly surfers suiting up....with constant low and high tides, the beach sand tends to be damp...great for sand castles...using a non-absorbent picnic blanket and keeping dry...northern california waters can be ice cold even during the summer, but still manageable to splash around and play...able to keep distance with other beach goers in the sand...surfing on the other hand is quite crowded, elbow to elbow...

Beautiful beach. It is more of a bundle up, relax, and watch the surfers type of of beach rather than a lay out and tan type of beach. There is hiking in the nearby bluffs surrounding the beach and a Taco Bell right on the sand. If you are not into to Taco Bell, there are some more fast food restaurants, Safeway, Coldstone, and an L&L right across the street. I really enjoy watching the surfers here. But make sure you dress warmly here as the temperature the majority of the year is in the 60's and it is often foggy. Pacifica is slowly becoming one of my favorite Bay Area cities to visit because of this beach and its numerous hiking trails. I recommend coming here for a relaxing and stress day at the beach.

Great beach in Pacifica and an ideal beginner surfer spot to go to. I'd definitely recommend getting here early if you'd like good parking. There's a couple places: 1) at the main beach parking lot (beware it gets super crowded!) 2) by Taco Bell cantina 3) there's a small strip mall with a good coffee spot and outfitters. Overall, a nice beach that I will definitely return to!

This is surfers beach! This beach is mostly clean and has warm sand. I am here with kids and everyone is maintaining more than 6 feet social distance. Parking is next to Taco Bell and on weekends it can take sometime before you find a spot. I can see more than 200 or more surfers enjoying the waves. There is enough clean and warm sand for kids to play. Experienced some views of the mountains and in just quick minutes clouds are everywhere. There are clouds all over and hard to see anything apart from few waves. This is my second trip here in just a month. I would recommend pacifica state beach as a quick beach trip with kids.

Classic pacifica sunset! I'm a local and Gus beach has a special place in my heart! The sand is definitely not the softest but still a great beach since there so a lot of area to walk and sit! On a low tide hour I Love going to tide pools and looking for sea glass. I really enjoy walking by the Pedro point area too since the docks look beautiful. Also who doesn't love Taco Bell on the beach? One of my favorite places ever! The beach is walkable to a lot of food spots too

Great beach when not crowded. Came during a heat wave around noon and parking is a pain. Otherwise, this is a great spot with a busting taco bell cantina next door and several other food options nearby. Fairly small beach but well worth it.

Great place to go and socially distance! You can find parking and it's very reasonable in the lot.

It's obviously a good surfing beach, and that was the main reason for our trip down here, but if you look at it objectively, the beach doesn't have a lot else going for it. It's windy and rarely sunny, it's full of rocks, and a somewhat questionable creek cuts through the middle of the beach with a big warning sign about unsafe bacteria levels. On the other hand, if you look at it through the eyes of my seventeen-month-old, it is heaven on earth. The parking lot and beach were both full of wandering off-leash dogs, some of whom were extremely friendly, causing my son to double over in paroxysms of joy again and again. He almost followed one of them straight into the surf.