How to get to Pacifica...
Sharp Park Beach
From 280, take the Hwy 1 exit to Pacifica (you will see an exit from 280 for Pacifica via 35. Continue about another 5 miles north on 280 until you see Hwy 1.) Continue to the Paloma exit. At the end of the exit, go right onto Paloma. Continue until it ends at the beach and go left onto Beach Blvd. Drive south past the pier. Park at end of picnic area, before Beach makes you turn left. Meet at end of picnic area, before levee.
Pacifica
State Beach (Linda Mar)
(cleanups are third Saturdays, 9 to 11; restoration days are fourth Sundays,
10 to noon).
From
280, take the Hwy 1 exit to Pacifica (you will see an exit from 280 for
Pacifica via 35, continue about another 5 miles north on 280 until you see
Hwy 1). Continue another 5 miles. After light at Crespi Ave. look for entrance
to parking area on right at the beach (right before Taco Bell.) If you reach
light at Linda Mar (Pedro Point), you have gone too far. Meet at Western
edge of the beach parking lot just North of Taco Bell.
Esplanade
Beach (Pacific Manor)
From 280, take the Hwy 1 exit to Pacifica (you will see an exit from 280
for Pacifica via 35, continue about another 5 miles north on 280 until you
see Hwy 1). On Hwy 1 go about 2 miles to the Manor exit. At the end of the
exit go straight and then take a right almost immediately onto Aura Vista
(Safeway will be on your left). When this road deadends at the ocean, turn
right onto Esplanade. Continue north until you see Lands End condos. Park
and meet at the top of the stairs.
Rockaway
Beach
From 280, take the Hwy 1 exit to Pacifica (you will see an exit from 280
for Pacifica via 35, continue about another 5 miles north on 280 until you
see Hwy 1). Continue about 4.5 miles. Turn right on Rockaway Beach Avenue
(towards ocean). Follow signs for public parking. Meet at the end of Rockaway,
between Nick's and Portofino's restaurants.
Click here for a link to a map of Pacifica, courtesy of MapQuest
What to bring and what to wear at a beach cleanup...
- Pacifica's weather tends to vary greatly. Even if it is warm or cold where you live in the Bay Area, it may be the opposite here. So wear layers.
- Always bring something for cool weather.
- We also suggest something that is waterproof and breaks the wind.
- Wear closed-toe shoes to protect from broken glass.
- Bring a wide-brimmed hat and sun screen in case it is sunny.
- At most of the beaches, there is no food or water readily accessible, so bring water and a snack.
- Also bring something to sanitize your hands.
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