Guidebook for Pacifica
Food Scene
I love the Barn. It is an outdoor restaurant with great soups, burgers and salads. The atmosphere is relaxed and simple, but the food is fantastic.
24 locals recommend
The Barn
3068 CA-1I love the Barn. It is an outdoor restaurant with great soups, burgers and salads. The atmosphere is relaxed and simple, but the food is fantastic.
La Costanera has fantastic Peruvian food and drinks and you can enjoy breathtaking ocean views. The lower levels hosts a family friendly happy hours with snacks that I can highly recommend. They used to have a Michelin star. So, expect good quality.
70 locals recommend
La Costanera
260 Capistrano RdLa Costanera has fantastic Peruvian food and drinks and you can enjoy breathtaking ocean views. The lower levels hosts a family friendly happy hours with snacks that I can highly recommend. They used to have a Michelin star. So, expect good quality.
Moonraker has great seafood and a very romantic atmosphere with ocean views. Try to get a table just in front of the window and spend a romantic evening here. They also have great brunches.
37 locals recommend
Moonraker
105 Rockaway Beach AveMoonraker has great seafood and a very romantic atmosphere with ocean views. Try to get a table just in front of the window and spend a romantic evening here. They also have great brunches.
Uoyakutei has pretty good sushi, ramen and udon at a decent price point.
9 locals recommend
Uoyakutei Japanese Restaurant
4408 CA-1Uoyakutei has pretty good sushi, ramen and udon at a decent price point.
We love Puerto 27 both to eat and to enjoy some drinks. Their ceviche sampler is a must and I'm a big fan of their Pisco Sour. You can also sit outside. The sunset views are stunning.
61 locals recommend
Puerto 27 Restaurant
525 Crespi DrWe love Puerto 27 both to eat and to enjoy some drinks. Their ceviche sampler is a must and I'm a big fan of their Pisco Sour. You can also sit outside. The sunset views are stunning.
I love their crab sandwich. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
66 locals recommend
Nick's Rockaway
100 Rockaway Beach AveI love their crab sandwich. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Great BBQ for lunch or dinner. Lines can get long but if you avoid peak times and the weekend you are in and out quickly. There is not inside dining so prepare to takeout. I love brisket and this is the place only minutes from our home. I usually take it to go and eat at Rockaway Beach and watch the waves.
Check it out on yelp https://www.yelp.com/biz/gorilla-barbeque-pacifica
32 locals recommend
Gorilla Barbeque
2145 Coast Highway 1Great BBQ for lunch or dinner. Lines can get long but if you avoid peak times and the weekend you are in and out quickly. There is not inside dining so prepare to takeout. I love brisket and this is the place only minutes from our home. I usually take it to go and eat at Rockaway Beach and watch the waves.
Check it out on yelp https://www.yelp.com/biz/gorilla-barbeque-pacifica
They have great breakfast and brunch options and are in fantastic location. Excellent choice for a weekend brunch.
25 locals recommend
The Press
107 Sevilla AveThey have great breakfast and brunch options and are in fantastic location. Excellent choice for a weekend brunch.
Beach Monkey Cafe is so cute and cozy. They have great Acai bowls and really good croissants. 20 minutes to walk or 3 minutes to drive.
17 locals recommend
Beach Monkey Organic Cafe
986 Linda Mar BlvdBeach Monkey Cafe is so cute and cozy. They have great Acai bowls and really good croissants. 20 minutes to walk or 3 minutes to drive.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Taproom has great burgers and an amazing selection of beer. Their outdoor patio enjoys evening sun.
36 locals recommend
Devil's Slide Taproom
5560 Pacific Coast HwyThe Taproom has great burgers and an amazing selection of beer. Their outdoor patio enjoys evening sun.
You can check in at the Ritz-Carlton to have a drink with valet parking. The scenery is beautiful and you can go for a walk on the ocean side. The bagpipers at sunset is a must see. Currently all days except Monday and Wednesday. Call for exact times and days as it may change.
45 locals recommend
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay
1 Miramontes Point RdYou can check in at the Ritz-Carlton to have a drink with valet parking. The scenery is beautiful and you can go for a walk on the ocean side. The bagpipers at sunset is a must see. Currently all days except Monday and Wednesday. Call for exact times and days as it may change.
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
390 Capistrano RdI love this little gem and the beer is outstanding.
If you like live music, a surf atmosphere and a fun restaurant patio this place is for you. :-)
42 locals recommend
Old Princeton Landing Public House & Grill
460 Capistrano RdIf you like live music, a surf atmosphere and a fun restaurant patio this place is for you. :-)
Parks & Nature
The Mori Point hiking trail is stunning and shouldn't be missed by hiking enthusiasts.
86 locals recommend
Mori Point
Mori Point RoadThe Mori Point hiking trail is stunning and shouldn't be missed by hiking enthusiasts.
I love this beautiful beach which is so close to our home. Be aware that some nudists like to hang out at the right side of the beach.
33 locals recommend
Gray Whale Cove State Beach
I love this beautiful beach which is so close to our home. Be aware that some nudists like to hang out at the right side of the beach.
This is a beautiful park with several different hikes. I like going trail running. Great spot for meditations.
San Pedro Valley Park Visitor Center
Trout Farm RoadThis is a beautiful park with several different hikes. I like going trail running. Great spot for meditations.
Getting Around
If you have a car, parking in San Francisco can get expensive. You might consider parking at the Colma or Daily City Bart Station and riding Bay Area Rapid Transit into the city. nd
BART: Colma
365 D StIf you have a car, parking in San Francisco can get expensive. You might consider parking at the Colma or Daily City Bart Station and riding Bay Area Rapid Transit into the city. nd
If you have a car, parking in San Francisco can get expensive. You might consider parking at the Colma or Daily City Bart Station and riding Bay Area Rapid Transit into the city. nd
81 locals recommend
Daly City Bart Station
500 John Daly BlvdIf you have a car, parking in San Francisco can get expensive. You might consider parking at the Colma or Daily City Bart Station and riding Bay Area Rapid Transit into the city. nd
Shopping
Pedro Point Sirens
235 Rockaway Beach AveGet beautiful souvenirs from this well known store.
Traveler is a wonderful little store where you can get surfing equipment, clothing and decoration articles. It is run by a well known female surfer. They also offer a day pass to use their shower and sauna. Highly recommended.
12 locals recommend
Traveler Surf Club & Coastal Outpost
5450 Pacific Coast HwyTraveler is a wonderful little store where you can get surfing equipment, clothing and decoration articles. It is run by a well known female surfer. They also offer a day pass to use their shower and sauna. Highly recommended.
Arts & Culture
A beautiful large green house where you can wander around and get some beautiful plants. Definitely worth a visit.
12 locals recommend
Shelldance Orchid Gardens
2000 CA-1A beautiful large green house where you can wander around and get some beautiful plants. Definitely worth a visit.