Pacifica is a quaint beach town just a
20 minute drive from San Francisco, California, and given its proximity,
there is a lot of government open space to the East and the amazing
beauty of the Pacific Ocean to the West. Pacifica also has some wonderful
parks and recreation areas. Pacifica is a great place to relax and enjoy
serenity during the day and the city lights of San Francisco at night.
As with any of the beaches and beach towns
in Northern California, the temperatures can vary with intermittent
patches of fog and rain during the winter season. Layered clothing is
highly recommended.
Because of the all of the open spaces,
Pacifica is a great spot for hiking, walking, or just enjoying a day
at the beach. California surfing is very popular in Pacifica as well
as bird watching, running, golfing (on the local greens), municipal
fishing at the pier and promenade, paragliding, rollerblading and skating
along the beach front. Some of the popular places for hiking are:
- San Pedro Valley Park
- Milagra Ridge
- Sweeney Ridge
- Sharp Park Beach
Along with beach activities Pacifica, California
has an array of other groups that sponsor activities, such as:
- Art Guild of Pacifica
- Poetry Group: “Out of Our Minds”
- Pacifica Cultural Arts Center
- Pacifica Poetry Forum
- Pacifica Spindrift Players
- Sanchez Art Center
- Eleven major shopping areas
by: Carla Iacovetti
©2006Carla Iacovetti
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