Rockaway Beach - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Hotels near Rockaway Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marr...

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8 Reviews

8.6

0.88 km away from here

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Pacifica Lighthouse Hotel Trad...

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91 Reviews

8.1

0.99 km away from here

$147.20 per nightSelect

Pacifica Beach Hotel

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52 Reviews

8.6

1.13 km away from here

$165.60 per nightSelect

Americas Best Value Inn San Fr...

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8 Reviews

7.1

3.18 km away from here

$141.69 per nightSelect

Top Activities Near Rockaway Beach

Attractions Near Rockaway Beach

Pacifica State Beach

1.39 km away from here

Pacifica State Beach is the southernmost of Pacifica, California's large beaches. It is a 0.75-mile-long crescent-shaped beach located at the mouth of the San Pedro Valley. It is one of the most popular beginner surfing spots in the San Francisco area. Pacifica State Beach provides habitat for the western snowy plover, a shorebird which is designated as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

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Pacifica State Beach

1.53 km away from here

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. It is one of the most popular beginner surfing spots in the San Francisco area. Among surfers it is commonly known as Linda Mar Beach because it fronts Pacifica's Linda Mar subdivision.

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Mori Point

1.64 km away from here

A majestic 110 acre park located in Pacifica, California, that is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The ponds and wetlands of Mori Point serve as habitat for the threatened California red-legged frog and the endangered San Francisco garter snake. Mori Point also has northern coastal scrub and California coastal prairie habitat in upland areas, and is well known for its spring wildflower displays. Trails, many newly built, connect the ridgeline to the entrances to the park.

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Sanchez Art Center

2.34 km away from here

The Sanchez Art Center is a nonprofit arts organization located in Pacifica, California. It was formed in 1996 by local artists and community members.The Center also hosts exhibitions for the Arts Guild of Pacifica as well as other Bay Area arts organizations. Solo exhibitions are produced by guest curators.

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Pedro Point Headlands

2.56 km away from here

Pedro Point Headlands offers a spectacular 255-acre landscape, three miles of trails and stunning views. At the same time, the Headlands suffered from persistent erosion, caused by past off-highway vehicle use. Sediment from the headlands runs into San Pedro Creek, harming fish, frogs and other wildlife.

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Sweeney Ridge Trail

2.63 km away from here

Sweeney Ridge is a hilly hiking area of ridges and ravines between San Bruno and Pacifica, about a 25-minute drive south from San Francisco.. The sandy coastline and adjacent wind-protected valley of Thornton State Beach are good venues for picnicking, beach walking, surf fishing, and flying remote-control gliders.

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Discover More Attractions in San Mateo County, Home of Rockaway Beach

San Mateo County

just south of San Francisco and home to the world-renowned Mavericks surfing competition. The county seat is Redwood City. he county's built-up areas are mostly suburban with some areas being very urban, and are home to several corporate campuses.

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Location of Rockaway Beach

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