California's niche attractions, a good place to watch whales, the blue coast town of Pacifica
Just 15 minutes south of San Francisco, you can reach the coastal town of Pacifica. It is a quiet town with magnificent cliffs, beaches and rolling hills along a 6-mile coastline. There are not many tourists here, but the coastline is no less beautiful than any beach in the San Francisco Bay Area!
Pacifica is a beautiful coastal town in San Mateo County, California, about 15 minutes' drive from San Francisco. It stretches along a 6-mile coastline with magnificent cliffs, beaches and rolling hills. In recent years, many whale watchers often gather at the pier and trails, exchanging information about the appearance of whales through social networking sites. You can see whales spraying water and even jumping out of the water on the shore, which is really a special experience. How about getting your binoculars ready? Do you also want to take a free whale watching trip?
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💞Recommendation reasons:
1. Beach and surfing paradise
• Linda Mar Beach (Pacifica State Beach): A fin-shaped beach with more than one million visitors per year. It is a popular spot for beginners to surf and also hosts the World Dog Surfing Championship.
• Rockaway Beach: There are shops, restaurants and tourist centers next to the beach; it is also a historic area with a long history and was once a limestone quarry.
• Sharp Park Beach: Famous for its rare black sand.
• Esplanade Beach: A dog-friendly beach where pets can run freely.
2. Fishing and whale watching
• Pacifica Pier: A 1,140-foot-long concrete fishing pier where you can fish for stripers and salmon, and often see gray whales or humpback whales migrating.
3. Outdoor activities and nature trails
• Mori Point: A beautiful trail on the sea cliff, suitable for hiking and wildflower viewing, with spectacular sea views.
• San Pedro Valley County Park: Covering over 1,000 acres, it has many trails, waterfalls, picnic areas and trout streams.
• Other popular trails include Sweeney Ridge, Milagra Ridge, Devil’s Slide Trail, Pedro Mountain Road, etc.
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🗓️Itinerary:
If you plan to visit Pacifica, you can consider arranging the following stops:
• Surfing at Linda Mar Beach and visiting Pacifica Pier for fishing/whale watching;
• Hiking at Mori Point, San Pedro Valley Park, etc.;
• Explore historical art sites such as Sanchez Adobe and Art Center;
• Enjoy local theater or music performances at night and savor the leisurely life of the coastal town.
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