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    The Anchor Inn

    4.7 (26 reviews)
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    High ceilings and natural light fill this cabin, making it feel large and spacious!
    Candace D.

    Home on the beach! Comfy and cozy, these private cabins are clean and contemporary. Located within walking distance to the beach and great restaurants! We will definitely be staying here again when visiting Pacifica!

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    I love The Anchor Inn. It is in the most ideal location in the city of Pacifica with the new coffee shop and other various eateries right across the street from it, oh... and the beach! Staying here really is a treat and Ella was very kind to work with. We were in the first unit closest to the street and it was very nice, it was a bit noisy around later hours but that did not last long. It was very relaxing.

    Seemed like a good place out of street view to let my board dry off.
    Mike M.

    After searching for a place to spend a couple of days on my surf getaway, I found the Anchor Inn. I'm so happy I found this place. From the moment I arrived, I noticed how clean and new everything looked. I had unit one which is the first unit once you enter the driveway. Parking is literally right next to the door. You can't get any closer. After entering the unit, I was amazed about the quality of everything inside. From the appliances to the leather chairs and even the hand soap, the owners put alot of thought and care into these units. I'll definitely be coming back. This is the perfect jump-off point for all of your coastal activities in this part of California. TIP: Since I didn't want to bring my sandy wetsuit inside and mess up the unit, I found a spigot on the back side of the unit where I was able to rinse all of the sand off (maybe bring a short hose). After letting my suit and board dry off enough, I hung the suit in the shower area (plenty of room) and was able to fit my board on the floor near the front windows. There's an outside deck, but I didn't want to risk someone climbing it and snatching my board.

    Coastal Cottage Unit 4
    Marcie P.

    What a fun concept! Each tiny cottage has its own theme and no common or shared spaces make it very private. We stayed in the Coastal Cottage. It has the best view! No need to drive once you are here. Easy walk to beach, trails, restaurants and shops. With all the windows it does get quite bright in the morning because not all of the windows have shades so you may want to bring eye covers. The balcony is lovely but no chairs or table provided so if you want them you can bring your own. We met the owner and a resident of the neighborhood and they all made us feel right at home. We love Pacifica and have enjoyed staying in various places here but we think we have found our go-to home away from home now!

    O M G.

    Reserved on airbnb.com I stayed in #3. This "tiny house" had one parking spot and had code entry. It's simple and modern with a sitting area with a TV in an open space with the kitchen. There are lots of windows with shades to pull down if needed. The bathroom floor was heated and plenty of towels were available to use. The bedroom was comfortable and also had a TV. Dresser drawers were available as well as a small stand alone rack with hangers to hang clothes. Grocery stores, coffee shops, eateries are in walking distance. Linda Mar Beach and hiking trails are nearby as well. I enjoyed my stay and would stay again.. The only thing that would make this property even better is a washer/dryer in unit..

    We stayed at the Anchor Inn for one night and loved it! We stayed in #2, Woods Suite. Loved the tiny house feel of it and it was nice that this one had a separate bedroom and the bed wasn't right near a window. You can't see the beach from the house, but after noticing surfers walking across the field out of the window, we walked over and were at the beach. We went to Nicks for dinner (close drive down the road and right on the water) Ella was easy to communicate with and gave good details about the house. Just an FYI, Your credit card is charged at time of booking. We would definitely come back again!

    Studio unit.

    A very cute and quiet get away, close distance to beach, stores and lovely eating placing. The units are clean well kept up. Truly enjoyed our stay in the studio unit and also the one bed room unit in the month of March 2022. Both are perfect for a get away for two. Keep in mind no pets are allowed in the units.

    You see the mini walk to the beach from here. 3 min tops!
    Reign L.

    I stayed here for Mother's Day and when I arrived. I was in total awe! I was given a special code for my door to get in so no check in at the front desk. Which was kind of cool lol! This property is beautiful! I enjoyed every part of my suite! The kitchen fully stocked with new silverware, pots, pans and plates etc The shower was gorgeous! 3 minute walk from the property to the beach. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants a nice getaway. I recently shared my stay here on FB and EVERYONE wants to know where this property is! I definitely shared! I will be booking again and spreading the word. Thank you again for an AMAZING stay!!

    Beautiful bathroom design

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    Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Francisco Pacifica

    Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Francisco Pacifica

    (51 reviews)

    Good, not great, for this near-beachfront hotel in Pacifica. We stayed here during the World Dog…read moreSurfing Contest, and it's just a brisk walk to Linda Mar Beach, where the event happens. The staff was friendly, and check-in was easy. The room was decent-sized, but still kind of basic. We had a fridge and a microwave, but no safe. We got a handicapped room, not sure why, but the balcony made it nice. The shower had super low water pressure. The remote blinds barely worked with the controller and the "fake view" on the roller shade was kind of comical. Unfortunately, the closet furniture required brute force to slide open or close the door. We took advantage of the free breakfast both days, and the menu was exactly the same each day. The eggs were pretty good, and the sausage was not bad either. It would have been nice if they had a bit more fruit selection; they just had bananas. Our flight home was delayed going back, so I asked for a later checkout (even just an hour), but they said no. I thought that was one of the "perks" of my Bonvoy status, but I guess not. Since it was a Sunday, I thought they could have let us stay one more hour. They did hold our luggage for us and seemed very surprised when I tipped the clerk at pickup. At 10:59 am precisely, "Housekeeping" was knocking on our door, seeing when we were going to leave. Close by the "Shore Shack" is a friendly little diner with decent food. Oh, and one important note --- T-Mobile has virtually NO signal inside this hotel. Your phone will be on SOS the whole time. Luckily, their Internet wifi worked pretty well, but I hate using unsecured networks. We'll be back for this event in the future, but given the cost, I'm going to look into other hotel options in the area as well. It wasn't a bad experience, but it's definitely not a 5-star experience.

    I got to the hotel late and the front desk staff was very nice and helpful. The front lobby was…read moreclean and typical Fairfield style. The room was clean, except for a used towel. The wallpaper is peeling in spots but overall a basic room with thin walls. It is very noisy and you hear every door slam due to the open "lobby" area in the middle. If there are people out there, you can hear everything they are saying. I'm a dedicated Lifetime Elite but got the room that faces PCH (maybe 50ft from the highway). Spent all night listening to the cars, trucks, motorcycles pass by. Cell coverage: there isn't any! Had to use my WiFi to make phone calls! Parking: $15 I don't think I would stay here again.

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    (251 reviews)

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    The building itself looks sketchy as hell and can use some maintenance. However, our room was…read morefantastic. We stayed on the 4th floor and had an amazing ocean view. The room was clean, staff was friendly, and the bed was comfortable. We could hear waves crashing and watch the surfers from our room. We will be happy to come back.

    I really wanted to like this hotel because the location is beautiful, but unfortunately the…read moreproperty itself was a huge disappointment and absolutely not worth the $300/night I paid. The good: Being right by the ocean is wonderful, and I loved being able to walk along the coastal trail into more central Pacifica. The views from the trail are beautiful. And the guy at the front desk who eventually arrived to help the woman who was alone manning the desk at check-in was polite and friendly. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended. Check-in took more than 15+ minutes, and my room key randomly stopped working, requiring me to go back to the front desk for new keys. The Wi-Fi wasn't working. The TV/cable didn't work. The pool was closed. The room itself felt old and poorly maintained. There were stains on the chairs, the pillows felt like a single thin layer of foam and even the drinking cups were plastic. I paid for an ocean-view room, but a large restaurant sits between the hotel and the water, blocking a significant portion of the view. Even worse, the smell of fried food from the restaurant drifted toward my room until around 2 a.m. I don't need a hotel to be fancy, but I do expect it to be clean, comfortable and well maintained, especially at this price point. Between the condition of the room, multiple things not working and the closed pool, this was nowhere near a $300/night experience. Pacifica itself was lovely but I would stay somewhere else.

    Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay - Hotel room

    Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay

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    Second time we have stayed there in one of their suites and had a fantastic time. Great hotel…read more with great view of Half Moon Bay. Would recommend for any nice get away

    Overall pleased with our 2 night staycation here. They offer complimentary easy parking, beautiful…read morerooms (we stayed in the ocean view jr suite), friendly lobby staff, relaxing vibe. Daily breakfast is included with your stay. The breakfast consists of pastries, bagels/ cream cheese, yogurt, oatmeal and hard-boiled eggs. They also offer gluten-free bread and pastry options, which I appreciate. Coffee, tea and juices included. There is no hot food. One thing to point out is the rooms do not have air-conditioning. This typically isn't an issue because half Moon Bay runs cooler and comfortable temperatures for most of the year but my husband and I do prefer a colder room at night time so we slept with the door open. There was no ceiling fan, but they do have a couple of portable fans stored in the closets for use. Shower in our room had low water pressure, so not great for those with longhair. The hotel is right next-door to Sam's chowder House so easy walk. Beach access-there is a beautiful walking path right downstairs, which you can access from the hotel. The only thing between the walking path and the ocean is some rocks. I was told by a local that the water directly in front of the hotel is not swimmable but there is beach access with some water about 5 minute walk down the path. The path is smooth so easy for strollers, bikes or other means.

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