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Pacifica State Beach (Linda Mar)

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Beach hours
5 a.m.–10:30 p.m. (DST); 5 a.m.–7 p.m. winter
Parking
$7 under 4 hrs; $9 all day
Restrooms
6 a.m.–10 p.m., with showers
Dogs
Leashed
Pacifica State Beach (Linda Mar)
Pacifica State Beach (Linda Mar)
Pacifica State Beach (Linda Mar)
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  • Surfing
  • Wildlife & birding
  • Dog-friendly
  • Restrooms

About this beach

Pacifica State Beach, also called Linda Mar Beach, is run by the City of Pacifica. It's a surfing beach, with surf lessons and surf camps offered.

Hours and parking

The beach and lots are open 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. during daylight saving time and 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. in fall and winter. Paid parking runs 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: $7 for under four hours or $9 for the day; display the permit face up on the dashboard. Restrooms and showers are open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Rules

Leashed dogs are welcome; clean up after them. No smoking, alcohol, glass, fires or barbecue grills. Seasonal fencing north of the Crespi path protects wintering snowy plovers from mid-August to mid-April.

Getting there & access

Parking

Buy a daily permit (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and display it face up on the dashboard. It covers one vehicle for that calendar day.

Plover fencing

From mid-August to mid-April, seasonal fencing north of the Crespi path entrance protects snowy plovers.

Fires
Not allowed
City parks
(650) 446-4683

What's here

  • Surfing

    Surf lessons and surf camps

  • Dog-friendly

    Leashed dogs welcome

  • Restrooms

    Restrooms and showers, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

  • Wildlife

    Wintering snowy plover habitat

Rules & official resources

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Questions boaters ask

$7 for under four hours or $9 for the day, paid 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Yes, on a leash at all times.

No. Fires and barbecue grills aren't allowed.

5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. during daylight saving time and 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. in fall and winter.
Sources: cityofpacifica.org · Last checked Oct 26, 2026 ·

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