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Pacifica State Beach

San Mateo · California Department of Parks and Recreation

PLAN YOUR VISIT

The practical details.

Managing agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Telephone
(650) 738-7381
Hours
The park is for day use only and closes at sundown.
Official park information

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

About Pacifica State Beach

Pacifica State Beach is listed in official public-land records for San Mateo, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

Activities & facilities

Fishing ↗Beach visits ↗Swimming ↗Surfing ↗Geocaching ↗Biking ↗Hiking ↗Drinking Water AvailableWheelchair AccessibleBeach AreaNature & Wildlife ViewingWindsurfing/SurfingBike TrailsHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

Find your way.

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Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

Official visitor information & directions ↗

Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

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