Best of Pacifica, CA
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Pacifica, CA — mapped and organized by category.
About Pacifica
Pacifica is a coastal city in San Mateo County, California, situated between San Francisco and Half Moon Bay. The community sits directly on the Pacific Ocean shoreline. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 38,640.
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Soul Rice serves Chinese cuisine at 683 Manor Drive.
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Best Hotels in Pacifica
6 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites
The Fairfield Inn & Suites is located at 500 Old County Road.
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Pacifica Beach Hotel
Pacifica Beach Hotel is located at 525 Crespi Drive, offering convenient access to the beach and surrounding attractions.
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Americas Best Value Inn San Francisco Pacifica
Americas Best Value Inn San Francisco Pacifica is a hotel located at 2160 Francisco Boulevard.
Best Restaurants in Pacifica
41 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Go Sushi Japanese Restaurant
Go Sushi Japanese Restaurant serves sushi in the Sharp Park neighborhood.
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Gorilla Barbeque
Gorilla Barbeque is a restaurant located in the Vallemar neighborhood.
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Moonstar Buffet
Moonstar Buffet offers an Asian buffet experience in the Serramonte neighborhood.
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Pacifica Thai Cuisine
Pacifica Thai Cuisine offers a selection of authentic Thai dishes in the Sharp Park neighborhood.
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Raymond's Chinese Restaurant
Raymond's Chinese Restaurant offers a variety of traditional dishes in the Sharp Park area.
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Round Table Pizza
Round Table Pizza offers a variety of pizza, wings, pasta, and sandwiches in the Pedro Valley neighborhood.
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Seahorse Brewing Company
Seahorse Brewing Company is a restaurant in Sharp Park that serves American and barbecue cuisine.
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Viva Italiano Pizzeria
Viva Italiano Pizzeria serves Italian cuisine in the Pacific Manor neighborhood.
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Ash's Vallemar Station
Ash's Vallemar Station is a steak house located in the Vallemar neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Pacifica
16 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Beach Monkey Cafe
Beach Monkey Cafe is a coffee shop located in the Pedro Valley neighborhood.
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High Tide Cafe and Crepery
High Tide Cafe and Crepery serves American breakfast in Shelter Cove.
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Kizler Coffee
Kizler Coffee is a café located in the Pacific Manor neighborhood.
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Lovey’s Tea Shoppe
Lovey’s Tea Shoppe is a café in the Rockaway Beach neighborhood that serves English‑style tea.
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Perfect Pour Cafe
Perfect Pour Cafe is a coffee shop located in the neighborhood of Sharp Park.
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Salada Beach Cafe
Salada Beach Cafe is a café located in the neighborhood of Sharp Park.
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Soul Grind Coffee Roasters
Soul Grind Coffee Roasters is a café located in the neighborhood of Shelter Cove.
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Cafe Pacifica
Cafe Pacifica serves breakfast and lunch dishes along with coffee in the Sharp Park neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Pacifica
4 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Longboard Margarita Bar
Longboard Margarita Bar is a bar located in the Sharp Park neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Pacifica
8 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Pacifica Coastside Museum
The Pacifica Coastside Museum is a local attraction located in the Sharp Park neighborhood.
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Sanchez Adobe Visitor Center
Sanchez Adobe Visitor Center is a local attraction located in the Pedro Valley.
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Farallone View
Farallone View offers panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape from its elevated position in Pedro Valley.
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Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay
Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay is an attraction located in Vallemar. It marks the first European sighting of San Francisco Bay by the Portola expedition on November 1, 1769.
Best Shops in Pacifica
4 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Sunde White Industries
Sunde White Industries is a shop located in the Sharp Park neighborhood.
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Coastside Comics
Coastside Comics is a comic book shop located in the Pacific Manor neighborhood.
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Florey's Book Co.
Florey's Book Co. is a book shop located in the Sharp Park neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Pacifica
31 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Brighton Road Park
Brighton Road Park offers a spacious green area for recreation in the Sharp Park neighborhood.
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Calera Creek Park
Calera Creek Park is a public green space located in the neighborhood of Vallemar. It offers walking paths and open areas for visitors to relax and enjoy nature.
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Callan Park
Callan Park is a public green space located in Pacific Manor. It offers walking paths and playgrounds for families.
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Camelot Tot Lot
Camelot Tot Lot is a park located in the Serramonte neighborhood. It offers open green space for visitors.
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Fleetwood Park
Fleetwood Park is a public green space located in the neighborhood of Vallemar.
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Frontierland Park
Visit Frontierland Park in the Linda Mar neighborhood for a relaxing outdoor experience.
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Gray Whale Cove State Beach
Gray Whale Cove State Beach is a public park located in the neighborhood of Pedro Valley.
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