Pacifica State Beach
Ocean beach in California, United States
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About
Pacifica State Beach is the southernmost of Pacifica, California's large beaches. It is a 0.75-mile-long (1.21 km) crescent-shaped beach located at the mouth of the San Pedro Valley in downtown Pacifica off State Route 1, in San Mateo County. Over one million people visit this beach annually.
Pacifica State Beach is one of the most popular beginner surfing spots in the San Francisco area. Among surfers it is commonly known as Linda Mar Beach because it fronts Pacifica's Linda Mar neighborhood. It is a State Beach managed by the City of Pacifica through an operating agreement with California State Parks. The Pacifica Skatepark is located directly across from the beach.
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More to see within walking distance
Mori Point
Park in Pacifica, California, U.S.
1.3 mi away
Rockaway Quarry
Limestone quarry in California
0.9 mi away
San Pedro Creek
River in California, United States
0.5 mi away
Sánchez Adobe Park
Historic house in California, United States
0.9 mi away
San Pedro y San Pablo Asistencia
Former 18th-century Spanish asistencia in California
1.0 mi away
Pacifica Skatepark
Skatepark in Pacifica in the San Francisco Bay Area
0.2 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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