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Pacifica State Beach

Pacifica State Beach
Photo: Bob n' Renee, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
San Mateo County, California
Nearest town
1.1 miles southwest of Pacifica
Type
State Beach
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Pacifica State Beach

A 0.75-mile crescent of sand curves at the mouth of the San Pedro Valley, forming the southernmost of the large beaches in Pacifica. It sits off State Route 1 in the downtown area, and draws more than one million visitors a year.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Pacifica State Beach is in San Mateo County, California, 1.1 miles southwest of Pacifica. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Pacifica State Beach

Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 213 in California →

Towns near Pacifica State Beach

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.