Pacifica travel guide
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You're Going to Love Pacifica
With a population of 37,234, Pacifica is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Pacifica to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Pacifica
If you’re looking for affordable options, Puerto 27 Peruvian Kitchen & Pisco Bar (525A Crespi Drive) and Moonraker (105 Rockaway Beach Avenue) are great picks.
When to visit Pacifica
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pacifica in August, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 6.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Pacifica, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Pacifica
Plane
When flying to Pacifica, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pacifica include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Pacifica departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pacifica. The train journey from Pacifica to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Pacifica is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 13 miles from Pacifica. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pacifica, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Pacifica takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.
Airlines serving Pacifica
Where to stay in popular areas of Pacifica
Most booked hotels in Pacifica
Renting a car in Pacifica
Renting a car in Pacifica costs $77 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at San Francisco.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Pacifica (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Pacifica is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.