The hike here is worth the view when you reach the bunker. Why not take the Devil's Slide Coastal…read moreTrail while you're at it to lengthen your experience? The look down near the edge surrounding the bunker is spectacular but watch your step. It's a loooong way down! What I love about this bunker is the artwork changes throughout the year. Some months that I visit, the walls look ordinary and don't give me that "wow" factor. Other times, the wall art on this structure is awesome and magazine worthy. I would love to see the park system commission a few artists to come out and paint all sides of the wall with some beautiful murals each year so I can pass down some great photos of this lovely place to the next generation.

Great views especially on a clear day! One of the historic WW2 bunkers looking over the pacific…read morecoast horizon. Few parking spots near left side before the tunnel entrance "eyes" going north to SF. Use caution while walking from parking towards the bunker and surrounding bunker area as there are no fences.. also noticed adventurous mountain bikers on top of the tunnel...definitely recommend to stop by and enjoy the pacific coastal views!

Great non-profit hostel. The grounds are so beautiful, and the scenery is sublime. The staff was…read morehelpful, and love the kitchen (bring your own food) and common areas with games. A few small complaints - the bathroom sink required holding the lever down (annoying - had to turn on the shower to wash my face), and no USB port or power outlet near each bed like some other hostels, although they do have a power outlet in the room, and wifi. While you're in the area, check out Fitzgerald Marine Reserve during low tide to see the sea critters, and walk the Devil's Slide Trail. If you're new to hostels, google "tips for staying in a hostel". It's not a hotel.

I was going to chalk my experience up to just a grumpy old lady but after chatting with another…read moregroup who went in after us I'm going to change that to grumpy old racist lady I proposed to my girlfriend down the street from here and we came here to take some pictures with the lighthouse, upon passing the gate we were almost immediately approached by this grumpy old lady. Huffing and puffing yelling at us that this is a private property. I (VERY NICELY) told her that we were under the impression that there was an easement to the beach (which is true), she then goes to say that we didn't sign the digital waiver at the door, ok fair enough, I immediately tell her that we will go right away back up to the gate and sign the waiver. She then proceeds to yell at us about how we are not allowed to do professional photoshoots, okay lady I get that maybe I do look like a model (especially compared to her) but some friends with a camera isn't a professional photoshoot. I once again, nicely explain to her that I just proposed and we're just trying to get a few pics of the location and we will go sign the waiver right away. She proceeds once again to repeat herself about the waivers which I don't understand because I already said we would go sign it right away and her talking is actually what is preventing from us from going to sign the waivers. She then ironically says "it's unfortunate that this is what you will remember from your engagement day" like what?! LADY if you know you're ruining our day why are you doing this? but fear not it did not ruin our day because I will not let some old hag ruin my day so I once again tell her we will go sign the waivers, she then has the balls to tell me that "this is a non-profit, there is a donation box at the door" ok PAUSE I would be MORE than happy to donate $50, even $100 to your location but not after the way you just treated us. We end up walking back up to the gate to sign the waivers and run into another couple making their way down the hill. I jokingly told them to make sure they signed the waiver or they would get yelled at to which they told me they didn't and proceeded down the hill. We ended up running into them at the parking lot again and they told us that they lady gave them no trouble even though they didn't sign the waiver. I jokingly said to them it's probably because of race (we are asian, they were Caucasian) to which they replied that they really may have been the case because they had no trouble at all. It's unfortunate such a beautiful location is run by such an old grumpy lady. I 100% own it that we should have signed the waiver upon entry but if rules exist they should apply to everyone regardless or age/race/gender/etc.. and on top of that once I already told her we would go sign the waivers she could have easily sent us about our way but I can't imagine why she felt the need to continuously lecture and yell at us.

Immaculate views! It can get quite windy on certain parts of the trail once about a mile in but…read moreit's well worth the walk. There is a sharp incline, then decline back down with views of the water. My wife and I were able to bring our baby in the stroller, but it was a challenge at times. We turned around once we got to the really windy part, because we were worried about it being too much for the baby in the stroller, even with the cover up. If you're going to Pacifica on a Spring or Summer day, this is the perfect place to stop by. I went on a weekday, in the middle of the day and was able to find a park spot easily. I'm thinking on the weekend the lot gets filled up quickly, so I'd recommend getting there early.

We got there a little later than we wanted, knowing parking could be an issue, but we got lucky and…read morefound a spot in the north parking lot around 10:30 AM. I didn't count the spaces, but I'd guess there are maybe 15-20, including a small unmarked parking area just before you get to the main lot. The walk starts with about five minutes of a slight uphill climb before you start heading downhill toward the south parking lot. It's about 1.3 miles each way. Once you get past that first little climb, the rest of the walk is pretty easy and right along the water with some great views. One of the coolest parts is that you're actually walking along the old Highway 1. Once you reach the south parking lot, which looked like it had around 25-30 spaces, you can see the Devil's Slide bunker up on the hill. It's another 10-minute walk or so if you want to go check it out. Parking is really the only downside. Both the north and south lots are pretty small, and there aren't many other options nearby. If they're full, you can continue south on Highway 1 for about a mile to Gray Whale Cove, where there's additional parking. Overall, it's a really nice walk. Not difficult, great ocean views almost the entire way, and walking along the old highway makes it a little more interesting than your typical coastal trail.

The "Devil's Slide Bypass Tunnels" aka "The Tom Lantos Tunnels" are bypass tunnels that allow for…read morethe safe routing of Highway 1 pass Devil's Slide. Opened in March 2013, it's a modern tunnel that provides a safer road without the threat of rock slides and closures. It's named after Congressman Tom Lantos, who was instrumental in securing funding for the project. I drive thru these tunnels, mainly southbound*, at least 1-3 times a week for work. It's a relatively straight, long tunnel, well lit with fans. Headlights should be ON in the tunnel. It's a pretty boring drive, and that's the way it should be. The tunnel is wide enough if you need to pull over. The old views are not lost. The old Highway 1 is now a trail. There are small parking lots on the north and south ends of the tunnels. The Devil's Slide Tunnels were built to create a safer Highway 1. *Why mainly southbound? Because I go to Half Moon Bay and take Rt 92 back to the freeways.

It's not as scenic of a drive as the old portion of highway 1 that it replaced, but it's a hell of…read morea lot safer to travel through. No more treacherous rockslides on this part of highway 1! Driving through this tunnel always makes me happy because I know what lies on the other end. Beautiful beaches, wonderful hiking trails, and some of the most scenic viewpoints in the Bay Area await you on the other end of this tunnel. The tunnel runs along the coast through San Pedro Mountain and connects Pacifica to Montara and beyond. If you're driving from Pacifica to Montara, you can still access the old portion of highway 1 by the last exit right before the tunnel entrance, or the first exit right after you exit the tunnel. This part of highway 1 has since been designated as a pedestrian only path known as the Devil's Slide Coastal Trail. It's one of my favorite trails to hike/walk in Pacifica, and it's also a popular tourist destination. It's sad that this part of highway 1 had so many terrible rockslides over the years, but I'm happy that they were able to finally replace this section with this tunnel. It's a lot safer and the old section of highway 1 has become such a gorgeous coastal pedestrian trail.

During the cold war era from approximately 1953 to 1979, the United States Army built and operated…read moreclose to 300 Nike missile firing batteries in the United States. There were over 33 along the coast of California alone and most are now dilapidated. I know of one in Marin Headlands (Nike Missile Site SF-88) that is still intact and is now a museum. These missiles sites were strategically placed and built along the coast as a last line of defense against Soviet bombers. If you been to Mt. Tamalpais in Marin or along the San Francisco coast and Fort Funston, they are prominent fixtures among the terrain on cliffs and bluffs. This particular site is on top of Sweeney Ridge in Pacifica, and it's the highest point in the area. On a clear day, you can see across the bay all the way to Mission Peak. There are several ways to hike up here: Sneath Lane Trail - (5 miles round-trip, 540 ft. elevation change) paved to the top of the ridge, begins at the end of Sneath Lane in San Bruno Baquiano Trail - (2 miles round-trip miles roundtrip, 550 ft. elevation change) follows a high ridge for great views, begins at the end of Fassler Avenue Mori Ridge Trail - (4 miles roundtrip, 1020 ft. elevation change) a steep climb on a service road through lovely coastal prairie, it starts at Shelldance Nursery off Highway One Skyline College Trail - (2.5 miles roundtrip, 700 ft. elevation change) leaves from Parking Lot #2, traverses two very steep and eroded slopes before leveling off at the ridge This site is now badly deteriorated and is in decay. However, there are cool works of art made by local graffiti artists. The view up here is spectacular as you can see all the way North Bay, East Bay and South Bay. You have a nice view of the airport and San Mateo Bridge to the east. However, you can't see the Bay Bridge from there since San Bruno Mountain is blocking your view. Weather permiting, you can catch a glimpse of Golden Gate Bridge looking pretty and grand as always. It's a cool part of the history of California and United States right in our own backyard, and it's worth the hike just to get up here.

"Please don't play with the missiles!"…read more This site has interesting historical value, but there's not a whole lot to see here anymore. It's conveniently located on the Sweeney Ridge hiking trail, and it's not very difficult to get here. So perhaps worth a visit one time, but don't get your hopes set too high.

Pacific Coast Highway 1 is a beautiful highway in terms of views! It overlooks the Pacific, with…read morebreathtaking scenery, vistas, and beaches! Highway 1 is a lovely coast-hugger! I never made the complete trip of the entire (over) 656 miles of Pacific Coast Highway 1, but I've been on it to get to cities like Santa Monica and to Venice Beach with its famous Muscle Beach outdoor weight lifting, skateboarding park, and the fun boardwalk brimming with shops and performers, fortune-tellers and boutiques! Thank you Pacific Coast Highway 1 for taking us to some of the loveliest, most memorable places in California!

I have been on every mile of the PCH as a kid throwing up in the back seat of a white convertible…read morecaddie with the top down north of San Simeon where the road twist and turns like a corkscrew to later in life jamming gears in a 6 speed tricked out Miata around this same curves and others and barely holding onto the road.  Also road trips from where it hooks in at 5 in the south all the way to Legget at the 101.  As a California boy I lived for the coast so was on some part of the PCH all the time. I use to think of PCH just as in the south state since it's referred as that more down there. Not as much in NorCal. Usually just the 1 but still it is the Pacific Coast Highway. The south state it passes through most all the beach towns until south of San Simeon til you hit Carmel. There are a few more here but different vibe than the ones further south. Continuing north through San Francisco across the Golden Gate bridge into hipster old school hippie rich Marin and on to the north coast. This is probably the stretch I love the most. Insane views and great towns with some of the best unknown bars, beer halls and restaurants in the state. Traveling the PCH is not a destination it is a journey along the California coast and all it has to offer and you should take your time to enjoy and soak in the history. As a invertebrate biologist student and mycologist back in the day I have spent an insane amount of time on the coast at all hours of the night and day chasing low tides and camping along the way in designated campsites and usually some hideaway of the road so I know it well. Take your time and enjoy the beach towns and beaches in the south and the rugged coastline and establishments along the way.

We parked at the free public lot here and walked down to the beach. The beach was pretty empty and…read moredog friendly. We then walked along the Coastal trail. The walk parallels the Ritz Carltons golf course. The views and fresh air were excellent. The Ritz Carlton offers free public seating and restroom access to people walking along the trail. The trail s paved and makes it easy for those who might be mobility impaired.

Beautiful lookout and path down to the beach. There are bathrooms at the top, along with a few…read morepicnic tables. Be careful coming here at night for the sunset, lots of people trying to also come and see the gorgeous view

We randomly decided to spend the day in Pacifica and a quick google search recommended a visit to…read moreSanchez Adobe. We came upon the small museum/Interpretive Center and were greeted by two lovely ladies. One lady showed us around the center and gave us a nice overview of the exhibits and the history of the area. Then the other lady led us outside to visit the Adobe house. The second floor is being fixed so we only toured the first floor. We returned to the museum building and we watched a couple short educational videos on the tv. Then we took about 15 minutes to get a closer look at the exhibits and to buy some postcards. The visit was totally free. They mentioned that a lot of kids come here for a field trip and they have cute hands on activities for them. I left with a greater appreciation for the Indigenous Peoples and early California history.

Sanchez Adobe House (est 1842) is a historical landmark and a mission outpost of Don Francisco…read moreSanchez. It seats on a five-acre parcel adjacent to Linda Mar Blvd. It's a good spot to take event photography such as wedding. Free parking available. Overall, it's an interesting house.

Such a beautiful trail! Not too challenging, pet friendly, and has awesome views! We came mid day…read moreand the sky was killer (see photos). There are so many trails and plenty of benches to sit and bring lunch. Highly recommend! Bathrooms at the trail head, parking is so easy!

Arrived at 10am, $6 reg parking, toilet at trailhead. We…read morehiked to North Peak Summit in 2 hours. This first 1/2 mile was shaded by the Eucalyptus forest, then about an hour of red Manzanita trees, then we were hiking in the fog layer. Today was not a clear day, but we were able to spot Mt Tam peeking above the clouds. Pretty cool. We passes by 3 crews of volunteer clearing the trail (very thankful for their services) It was an easy hike with no crowds. Great times spent with friends.

Lots of details about this interesting corner of the Bay Area provided by our guide Dan G. He was a…read morewealth of information, pretty funny and as a local was able to share a lot of perspective on the islands changes. Great day trip and I wish we had more time to poke around.

Wonderful tour led by Jim. History + nature! A great morning spent on the island…read more For people who are looking to visit the Naval Museum on the island, it is no longer open, but this tour is operative and you get to see the naval chapel and walk around the area. I was originally looking for information about the museum and arrived at this page: https://www.mihpf.org/tours. I hope this will help you find their tour options and dates! All digitalized, no fuss. And it turns out I was the only who signed up for today's tour, and they did not cancel on me because of that. I really really appreciated it. One last thing, the money you spend on the tour goes into helping this foundation : ) Yay!