Guidebook for Pacifica
Sightseeing
Thanks to community volunteers the 32-acre wetland park now has trails, red-legged frog ponds, and a revived habitat for the San Francisco garter snake, once North America’s most endangered reptile.
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Mori Point
Mori Point RoadThanks to community volunteers the 32-acre wetland park now has trails, red-legged frog ponds, and a revived habitat for the San Francisco garter snake, once North America’s most endangered reptile.
Surrounded by urban development, Milagra Ridge forms what biologists call an island ecosystem. Here, wildlife is isolated from other habitats.
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Milagra Ridge
Surrounded by urban development, Milagra Ridge forms what biologists call an island ecosystem. Here, wildlife is isolated from other habitats.
The ridge’s 1,200-foot-high summit, covered with coastal scrub and grassland, slopes down to the bay on one side and to the Pacific on the other.
Includes hawks, deer, and a plethora of wildflowers.
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Sweeney Ridge Trail
The ridge’s 1,200-foot-high summit, covered with coastal scrub and grassland, slopes down to the bay on one side and to the Pacific on the other.
Includes hawks, deer, and a plethora of wildflowers.
Pacifica State Beach
5000 California 1Dunes!
Drinks & Nightlife
Winters Tavern
1522 Francisco BlvdLive music!
Iconic restaurant and bar with outdoor (and dog friendly) patio, complete with fire-pit and stunning views.
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Moss Beach Distillery
140 Beach WayIconic restaurant and bar with outdoor (and dog friendly) patio, complete with fire-pit and stunning views.
Food Scene
Pacifica's most iconic dining experience with a throwback vibe. Best place to catch a sunset and do a little dancing. The crab and tomato sandwich and New England Clam Chowder are winners.
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Nick's Rockaway
100 Rockaway Beach AvePacifica's most iconic dining experience with a throwback vibe. Best place to catch a sunset and do a little dancing. The crab and tomato sandwich and New England Clam Chowder are winners.
Tasty and friendly breakfast and lunch in a historic building. Book exchange and hard-to-find Salvadorian Pupusas.
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Salada Beach Cafe
220 Paloma AveTasty and friendly breakfast and lunch in a historic building. Book exchange and hard-to-find Salvadorian Pupusas.
Pacifica's only wine bar with happy hour every day, live music Saturday nights, gourmet suppers, art openings, and endless special events.
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A Grape in the Fog
400 Old County RdPacifica's only wine bar with happy hour every day, live music Saturday nights, gourmet suppers, art openings, and endless special events.
Barolo Restaurant
404 San Pedro AveA modern, yet cozy Italian joint right behind Fresh & Easy.
DELICIOUS breakfast and lunch spot less than a minute from the house.
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High Tide Cafe & Crêperie
5500 CA-1DELICIOUS breakfast and lunch spot less than a minute from the house.
Gorilla Barbeque
2145 Coast Highway 1Super popular BBQ joint. Be prepared for a line!
Everything Else
fresh easy neighborhood market
5550 CA-1Grab cheap and perfectly-packaged groceries post-surf.
Handmade eco-friendly dog accessories and toys, kitty corner, doggie cafe serving organic baked goods and entrees.
Annabees
5410 Coast HwyHandmade eco-friendly dog accessories and toys, kitty corner, doggie cafe serving organic baked goods and entrees.
Nearest large shopping complex including Safeway, Starbucks, Rite Aid and Ross.
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Linda Mar Shopping Center
Linda Mar Shopping CenterNearest large shopping complex including Safeway, Starbucks, Rite Aid and Ross.
For sightseers and seasoned surfers. And crab fishermen!
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Pacifica Municipal Pier
2100 Beach BlvdFor sightseers and seasoned surfers. And crab fishermen!
Super zen studio in Sharp Park with yoga, pilates, bellydancing classes, and massage.
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Ocean Yoga
90 Eureka DrSuper zen studio in Sharp Park with yoga, pilates, bellydancing classes, and massage.
San Pedro Valley Park
600 Oddstad BlvdGreat hiking and views.
Sweeney Ridge Trail
360 view and then some.
Shelldance Orchid Gardens
2000 CA-1If you love orchids...
Half Moon Bay
Lots of farmer's markets!
Half Moon Bay State Beach
Great area just beyond Moss Beach.
Silicon Valley
Take the 280 for a beautiful drive to the Tech center.
During the cold war era from approximately 1953 to 1979, the United States Army built and operated close to 300 Nike missile firing batteries in the United States.
Nike Missile Control Site SF-51
Sweeney Ridge TrailDuring the cold war era from approximately 1953 to 1979, the United States Army built and operated close to 300 Nike missile firing batteries in the United States.
Point Montara
Lighthouse!
Devil's Slide Trail
Beautiful hike. My favorite in the area.
San Francisco International Airport
A mere 20 minutes away.
Rockaway Beach
Less than 5 minutes away.
Essentials
Safeway
1380 Linda Mar Shopping CenterClosest grocery store to the house.
Shopping
Surf, SUP, kiteboarding, and skate lessons, board and wetsuit rentals, beach bum clothing, cool sunglasses, extensive flip flop selection.
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Nor Cal Surf Shop
5440 Pacific Coast HwySurf, SUP, kiteboarding, and skate lessons, board and wetsuit rentals, beach bum clothing, cool sunglasses, extensive flip flop selection.
Surf and paddleboard rentals and sales, a good selection of women's wetsuits.
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Sonlight Surfshop
575 Crespi DrSurf and paddleboard rentals and sales, a good selection of women's wetsuits.
Arts & Culture
Sharp Park
1 Sharp Park Rd18 holes with seaside views and a resident fox.
A modern 32-lane bowling alley inside a retro facade; right in the heart of Pacifica.
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Sea Bowl
4625 CA-1A modern 32-lane bowling alley inside a retro facade; right in the heart of Pacifica.