Guidebook for Pacifica
Food Scene
I love to get their coffee cakes and focaccia to bring to potlucks, their breads are fresh and all their pastries are delicious.
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Mazzetti's Bakery
101 Manor DrI love to get their coffee cakes and focaccia to bring to potlucks, their breads are fresh and all their pastries are delicious.
The tastiest restaurant within walking distance, above and beyond the other Italian places in the neighborhood. They're super friendly and often times have live music.
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Paisanos Trattoria
442 Manor PlazaThe tastiest restaurant within walking distance, above and beyond the other Italian places in the neighborhood. They're super friendly and often times have live music.
People from all around the Peninsula come to this place for fish & chips. I can't think of a better place in the Bay Area.
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Camelot Fish and Chips
70 W Manor DrPeople from all around the Peninsula come to this place for fish & chips. I can't think of a better place in the Bay Area.
They have an amazing crab sandwich with a view to match. You can't go wrong going here for food -- although it does get busy on the weekends. Late night they have live music and you can get one of those sandwiches at the bar. I do.
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Nick's Rockaway
100 Rockaway Beach AveThey have an amazing crab sandwich with a view to match. You can't go wrong going here for food -- although it does get busy on the weekends. Late night they have live music and you can get one of those sandwiches at the bar. I do.
They make a mean sandwich. Somehow my friends who don't live near by all know about it.
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Colombo's Delicatessen
484 Manor PlazaThey make a mean sandwich. Somehow my friends who don't live near by all know about it.
It's pretty uncommon to find Peruvian food in the Bay Area, and this happens to be one of the best. It's just a five minute drive away -- I love to hang out the bar and have a Pisco Sour and enjoy a meal.
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Puerto 27 Restaurant
525 Crespi DrIt's pretty uncommon to find Peruvian food in the Bay Area, and this happens to be one of the best. It's just a five minute drive away -- I love to hang out the bar and have a Pisco Sour and enjoy a meal.
Always a great Sunday Brunch at Moonraker. Beautiful food, champagne and good food. Perfect way to spend a Sunday morning/early afternoon.
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Moonraker
105 Rockaway Beach AveAlways a great Sunday Brunch at Moonraker. Beautiful food, champagne and good food. Perfect way to spend a Sunday morning/early afternoon.
A Diners-DriveIns-Dive's recommendation. Good BBQ, big portions. Place was very good but if you're a BBQ connoisseur, don't let the high ratings fool you, it's not in the top five in the country or anything. But for California coast and for a spicy, vinegar sauce, it's very good.
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Gorilla Barbeque
2145 Coast Highway 1A Diners-DriveIns-Dive's recommendation. Good BBQ, big portions. Place was very good but if you're a BBQ connoisseur, don't let the high ratings fool you, it's not in the top five in the country or anything. But for California coast and for a spicy, vinegar sauce, it's very good.
Want high tea and don't feel like going into the city? Lovey's has you covered. A wide selection of unflavored, flavored and herbal teas, traditional crustless tea sandwiches and petit fours, plus scones and crumpets baked fresh on the premises. The vibe at Lovey's is calm and civilized, so if you're in a hurry for your leafy fix, score a Tazo at a drive through Starbucks.
But if you have more than a minute and no particular place to be, then pull up a chair, choose something delightful and drink in the casual charm at Lovey's.
Whatever you choose, the lemon curd is not to be missed.
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Lovey's Tea Shoppe
4430 CA-1Want high tea and don't feel like going into the city? Lovey's has you covered. A wide selection of unflavored, flavored and herbal teas, traditional crustless tea sandwiches and petit fours, plus scones and crumpets baked fresh on the premises. The vibe at Lovey's is calm and civilized, so if you're in a hurry for your leafy fix, score a Tazo at a drive through Starbucks.
But if you have more than a minute and no particular place to be, then pull up a chair, choose something delightful and drink in the casual charm at Lovey's.
Whatever you choose, the lemon curd is not to be missed.
Named by Pacifica Tribune as the best place for breakfast in 2014 and 2015.
Solid, locally owned brunch place - the line can be long but they give you free coffee ;) great for families and parties of any size.
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Breakers
145 Rockaway Beach AveNamed by Pacifica Tribune as the best place for breakfast in 2014 and 2015.
Solid, locally owned brunch place - the line can be long but they give you free coffee ;) great for families and parties of any size.
It's Starbucks, it's walking distance. Chit-Chat Cafe is preferred as a local cafe but you should know that this is here.
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Starbucks
549 Oceana BlvdIt's Starbucks, it's walking distance. Chit-Chat Cafe is preferred as a local cafe but you should know that this is here.
Best place to grab a coffee and croissant -- walking distance. It's expensive ($4.00 pastries!) but worth it.
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Rosalind Bakery
450 Manor PlazaBest place to grab a coffee and croissant -- walking distance. It's expensive ($4.00 pastries!) but worth it.
Parks & Nature
It's not very difficult, perfect for a vacation stroll. The elevation changes are gradual and you can take a leisurely pace. There are picnic tables and you can easily
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Pedro Point Headlands
It's not very difficult, perfect for a vacation stroll. The elevation changes are gradual and you can take a leisurely pace. There are picnic tables and you can easily
Great easy hike along the coast-stroller friendly on the boardwalk and coastal trail (the stairs add additional difficulty). About 3 miles round trip from the parking lot/trail head to the pier near the chit chat cafe and back. Lots of families and dogs along the way. Worth a trip down for a morning hike and brunch. Beautiful views and waves and a small beach. Wear layers because it can get cold/windy!
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mori Point
Mori Point RoadGreat easy hike along the coast-stroller friendly on the boardwalk and coastal trail (the stairs add additional difficulty). About 3 miles round trip from the parking lot/trail head to the pier near the chit chat cafe and back. Lots of families and dogs along the way. Worth a trip down for a morning hike and brunch. Beautiful views and waves and a small beach. Wear layers because it can get cold/windy!
Pacifica pier is a beautiful beach it's very scenic, the dock juts out in an L shape into the sea so people can do fishing and crabbing. You don't need a license to crab there - but that can also be a problem because there's so many people there everyday. There's sinks to wash your hands and the dock has a ledge with juts to hold fishing poles/ropes, etc.
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Pacifica Municipal Pier
2100 Beach BlvdPacifica pier is a beautiful beach it's very scenic, the dock juts out in an L shape into the sea so people can do fishing and crabbing. You don't need a license to crab there - but that can also be a problem because there's so many people there everyday. There's sinks to wash your hands and the dock has a ledge with juts to hold fishing poles/ropes, etc.
Awesome beach for beginner surfers! People are super chill and nice--I feel comfortable leaving my stuff out vs. Ocean Beach. If you're lucky you'll see a whale or pod of dolphins!
Watch our for the left side of the beach near the surf shop... lots of rocks!
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Pacifica State Beach
5000 California 1Awesome beach for beginner surfers! People are super chill and nice--I feel comfortable leaving my stuff out vs. Ocean Beach. If you're lucky you'll see a whale or pod of dolphins!
Watch our for the left side of the beach near the surf shop... lots of rocks!
Great place to stroll with family and friends. Watch for whales, see the ships, enjoy the sunset. Not flat, but not too challenging either, nice round trip walk from the free parking areas at both ends. Wear layers, it can be windy.
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Devil's Slide Trail
Great place to stroll with family and friends. Watch for whales, see the ships, enjoy the sunset. Not flat, but not too challenging either, nice round trip walk from the free parking areas at both ends. Wear layers, it can be windy.
Quiet hiking trail with great views of the bay and a lake (not sure which one). This trail is not very wooded, which is nice if you are hiking alone or not sure where you are headed. The trail is very clearly seen ahead. This trail will divide into a bunch of other trails the further you hike. On the way, you will run into the Nike missile site if you are interested in a little history.
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Sweeney Ridge Trail
Quiet hiking trail with great views of the bay and a lake (not sure which one). This trail is not very wooded, which is nice if you are hiking alone or not sure where you are headed. The trail is very clearly seen ahead. This trail will divide into a bunch of other trails the further you hike. On the way, you will run into the Nike missile site if you are interested in a little history.
A nice short (~.75 miles each way) walk with up and downhill parts, either on the trail or the paved road, going in a circle-ish (hard to get lost), and pretty views over Pacifica. Parking is limited, which means it's also not very crowded. Be warned, though: it is SUPER windy.
Recommend taking the unpaved path on the way out for a nice view on the way to the big, scenic view and the paved path on the way back.
Milagra Ridge Trail
Milagra Ridge TrailA nice short (~.75 miles each way) walk with up and downhill parts, either on the trail or the paved road, going in a circle-ish (hard to get lost), and pretty views over Pacifica. Parking is limited, which means it's also not very crowded. Be warned, though: it is SUPER windy.
Recommend taking the unpaved path on the way out for a nice view on the way to the big, scenic view and the paved path on the way back.
Essentials
If you have a car, it's worth it to drive here. It's like an independently run Whole Foods with a better selection of fancier and higher quality food than Safeway (with prices to match of course).
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Oceana Market
200 Eureka DrIf you have a car, it's worth it to drive here. It's like an independently run Whole Foods with a better selection of fancier and higher quality food than Safeway (with prices to match of course).
It's the closest laundromat, although I wouldn't carry a lot of laundry here on foot.
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Tons of Bubbles Laundromat
440 Manor PlazaIt's the closest laundromat, although I wouldn't carry a lot of laundry here on foot.
Kent Cleaners
119 Manor DrIf you need dry cleaning this is the closest place.
7-Eleven
137 Manor DrIt's 7-11. It's close by if you need something late.
It's the closest supermarket. Not the cheapest, not the freshest, just the closest. Sometimes the checkout lines are super long but I still go here since I can walk.
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Safeway
12 Manor PlazaIt's the closest supermarket. Not the cheapest, not the freshest, just the closest. Sometimes the checkout lines are super long but I still go here since I can walk.
It's the closest gym. It doesn't get that crowded although you do need to go early if you want to attend classes.
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24 Hour Fitness
555 Oceana BlvdIt's the closest gym. It doesn't get that crowded although you do need to go early if you want to attend classes.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
116 Manor DrEntertainment & Activities
Where else can you bowl right across the street from the Pacific Ocean?
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Sea Bowl
4625 CA-1Where else can you bowl right across the street from the Pacific Ocean?
Hidden gem of a yoga studio, the staff and classes are always very cool, can't say enough good things about this place, good vibes all around.
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Ocean Yoga
90 Eureka DrHidden gem of a yoga studio, the staff and classes are always very cool, can't say enough good things about this place, good vibes all around.
Friendly and informative service. Prices and selection are what you would expect for a bike store run by opinionated and well-informed bicycle gearheads. You can rent a bike and take it out on the near by trails.
Gearhead Bicycles
1039 Terra Nova BlvdFriendly and informative service. Prices and selection are what you would expect for a bike store run by opinionated and well-informed bicycle gearheads. You can rent a bike and take it out on the near by trails.
This studio has it all! Whether you are trying ceramics for the first time, or are a more experienced potter, you will find a welcoming atmosphere at Clay Creations. There is a sense of community here, from the owner Margaret, to the other teachers, and all of the members. The studio usually has a couple of "regulars" working, but I've never felt crowded--and I don't like working in a vaccum!. Those "regulars" contain a wealth of knowledge, and they have always been willing to help me create better art.
Clay Creations
1290 Palmetto AveThis studio has it all! Whether you are trying ceramics for the first time, or are a more experienced potter, you will find a welcoming atmosphere at Clay Creations. There is a sense of community here, from the owner Margaret, to the other teachers, and all of the members. The studio usually has a couple of "regulars" working, but I've never felt crowded--and I don't like working in a vaccum!. Those "regulars" contain a wealth of knowledge, and they have always been willing to help me create better art.
Sharp Park Golf Course is an historic seaside links, designed by the preeminent architect Alister MacKenzie, who also designed Augusta National (home of the Masters Tournament), Cypress Point, and many of the world’s most esteemed courses. Sharp Park is one of MacKenzie’s rare public links. Often called “The Poor Man’s Pebble Beach,” the par 72 course is 6,300 yards long and offers fabulous views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding headlands and mountains.
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Sharp Park
1 Sharp Park RdSharp Park Golf Course is an historic seaside links, designed by the preeminent architect Alister MacKenzie, who also designed Augusta National (home of the Masters Tournament), Cypress Point, and many of the world’s most esteemed courses. Sharp Park is one of MacKenzie’s rare public links. Often called “The Poor Man’s Pebble Beach,” the par 72 course is 6,300 yards long and offers fabulous views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding headlands and mountains.
Shopping
An absolute hidden gem. The staff is so considerate and helpful. And most importantly they have fresh never frozen wild seafood - from scallops, salmon, and a bunch of varieties I've never had before. I can't believe I ever wasted time and money at whole foods when these guys are so close. I am a total food snob and I was completely blown away by their quality. A lot of the fish is even sashimi grade-- I just sear it delicately with a little salt and lemon and it's good to go. Fabulous seafood very reasonable price.
Stuckeys Sustainable
2500 Francisco BlvdAn absolute hidden gem. The staff is so considerate and helpful. And most importantly they have fresh never frozen wild seafood - from scallops, salmon, and a bunch of varieties I've never had before. I can't believe I ever wasted time and money at whole foods when these guys are so close. I am a total food snob and I was completely blown away by their quality. A lot of the fish is even sashimi grade-- I just sear it delicately with a little salt and lemon and it's good to go. Fabulous seafood very reasonable price.
There aren't a lot of other comic book/trading card/hobby shop/board game places around.
Anime Imports & CCG Center
116 Manor DrThere aren't a lot of other comic book/trading card/hobby shop/board game places around.
They have a good selection of surf equipment for sale or for rent. Next to the Pacifica State beach, so it's very convenient to carry your rented surf board out to the ocean. Lessons available if it's your first time or you're looking to improve.
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Nor Cal Surf Shop
5440 Pacific Coast HwyThey have a good selection of surf equipment for sale or for rent. Next to the Pacifica State beach, so it's very convenient to carry your rented surf board out to the ocean. Lessons available if it's your first time or you're looking to improve.
A great little shop with character. I read in another review that the owners were especially kind to children. This turned out to be true! A very kind lady took the time to explain the basics of fishing and crabbing to a 7 year old girl, looked at her fishing rod, picked out weights and hooks and bait for it, and gave her a free lollipop. She told us what fish people catch from the Pacifica Pier and encouraged us to talk to people there when we come back.
The bookstore next door is like an extra awesome bonus!
Rusty Hook Bait & Tackle
2130 Palmetto AvenueA great little shop with character. I read in another review that the owners were especially kind to children. This turned out to be true! A very kind lady took the time to explain the basics of fishing and crabbing to a 7 year old girl, looked at her fishing rod, picked out weights and hooks and bait for it, and gave her a free lollipop. She told us what fish people catch from the Pacifica Pier and encouraged us to talk to people there when we come back.
The bookstore next door is like an extra awesome bonus!
Drinks & Nightlife
A Grape in the Fog is a charming small town wine bar that offers a great selection of wines and appetizers. It has been a favorite go to destination to relax with a glass of wine and enjoy some live music.
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A Grape in the Fog
400 Old County RdA Grape in the Fog is a charming small town wine bar that offers a great selection of wines and appetizers. It has been a favorite go to destination to relax with a glass of wine and enjoy some live music.
This brewery is bigger, cleaner, brighter and better than the outside indicates. The beer inside is stellar, with a wide variety of selections brewed onsite. The proprietor and bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. No food, but you can bring your own, and well behaved dogs are welcome. Highway 1 is a wonderful scenic drive and this is one of several awesome brewery must stops on your way. Hop Dogma in El Granada is the next stop, then Half Moon Bay Brewery.
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Pedro Point Brewing
55-A Bill Drake WayThis brewery is bigger, cleaner, brighter and better than the outside indicates. The beer inside is stellar, with a wide variety of selections brewed onsite. The proprietor and bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. No food, but you can bring your own, and well behaved dogs are welcome. Highway 1 is a wonderful scenic drive and this is one of several awesome brewery must stops on your way. Hop Dogma in El Granada is the next stop, then Half Moon Bay Brewery.
Great little bar, its a few steps above a dive bar. Owners are super friendly! Bar in general was spacious. Two rooms, and a "backstage"/upstairs nook. Pool table, darts, and ping-pong to bide your time between drinks and/or bands.
Excellent margaritas!
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Longboard Margarita Bar
180 Eureka DrGreat little bar, its a few steps above a dive bar. Owners are super friendly! Bar in general was spacious. Two rooms, and a "backstage"/upstairs nook. Pool table, darts, and ping-pong to bide your time between drinks and/or bands.
Excellent margaritas!
A nice neighborhood "dive-y" sort of place; I mean that in a good way. Not fancy, just good drinks, fun characters that frequent this place, and great bartenders. They serve excellent tiki-tropical cocktails better than the Tonga Room at half the price. Small and intimate, great beverage choices, plenty of parking in the lot and in front depending on when you go. Patio out back is a perfect place to watch the coastal fog roll i.
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Surf Lounge
77 Bill Drake WayA nice neighborhood "dive-y" sort of place; I mean that in a good way. Not fancy, just good drinks, fun characters that frequent this place, and great bartenders. They serve excellent tiki-tropical cocktails better than the Tonga Room at half the price. Small and intimate, great beverage choices, plenty of parking in the lot and in front depending on when you go. Patio out back is a perfect place to watch the coastal fog roll i.
Unfortunately only open on the weekends, This is a true small batch distillery and worth the visit for a tasting or picking up a bottle for friends or a great time. Pricing is GREAT and definitely one of my favorites.
The Tripp Distillery, LLC
1121 Palmetto AveUnfortunately only open on the weekends, This is a true small batch distillery and worth the visit for a tasting or picking up a bottle for friends or a great time. Pricing is GREAT and definitely one of my favorites.