About Pacifica State Beach

This is a wide crescent-shaped beach located off Highway 1 in downtown Pacifica that marks the northern gateway to the coastline stretching south of San Francisco.

Get directions through Google Maps

The beach is located off Highway 1 in Pacifica at 5000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacifica, CA 94044
From San Francisco:
Highway 1 South – The parking lot is just south of Crespi Drive in Pacifica. Beach will be on your right side.
From Half Moon Bay:
Take Highway 1 North – Make a U-turn at Crespi Drive in Pacifica. The beach will be on your right side.

EV Information

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Other Facilities

  • Drinking Water Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Day-Use Activities & Facilities

  • Fishing
  • Beach Area
  • Swimming
  • Nature & Wildlife Viewing
  • Windsurfing/Surfing
  • Geocaching
Trail Use

  • Bike Trails
  • Hiking Trails

Please be advised, Pacifica SB is one of the few California State Parks that does not accept the Annual Day Use Pass.

This is a wide crescent-shaped beach located off Highway 1 in downtown Pacifica that marks the northern gateway to the coastline stretching south of San Francisco.

The City of Pacifica operates Pacifica SB -- please visit their website for additional information.