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Pacifica State Beach
4.7★ · 5,082 Google ratings · Pacifica, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 260 ft away · about 70 spaces · paid
Walk
130 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 280 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Length
0.7 miles of shoreline
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Pacifica State Beach
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1Parking, restrooms and showers260 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Great for surfing and watching surfers
This is a premier local surfing beach with consistent waves and free lessons available, plus restaurants nearby to watch.
Arrive before 10am on weekends
The parking lot fills completely by late morning, forcing visitors to circle or use alternate lots across the street.
Expect strong fog and cold wind
Bring a light jacket even on sunny days, as fog rolls in quickly and the beach can be.
Check water quality before swimming
One reviewer reported high coliform bacteria levels and referenced Surfriders Foundation for detailed water condition updates.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · fog
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
4.8 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 06:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:36 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:23 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:29 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 5000 CA-1, Pacifica, CA 94044
🅿 Parking 260 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 130 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 280 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Pacifica State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 260 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Pacifica State Beach?
130 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Pacifica State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 280 ft from the listing.
When is Pacifica State Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
