Rockaway Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pretty spot with a few little shops
Pretty spot with a few little shops
#beachbound cali style. 😎
Pacifica September 2017
#LoveMyTown Pacifica, CA

Popular places to visit

Sunsets never fail to amaze me at this spot. A beautiful end of summer time in the Bay Area. Now experiencing a heat wave makes it fun to be out.

Pacifica State Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Pacifica State Beach during your travels in Linda Mar? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Pacifica State Beach
#beachbound cali style. 😎

Rockaway Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Rockaway Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Pacifica.

Rockaway Beach
My favorite beach run spot

Pacifica Pier

Pacifica Pier is just one of the places to see in Pacifica, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this vibrant area.

Pacifica Pier
Panoramic view of Pacifica coastline as seen from the top of Mori Point, Marin County in the background, California

Sharp Park Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sharp Park Beach during your trip to Pacifica?

Sharp Park Beach
Blemished nature #streetart #lifeatexpedia

Mori Point

Explore the great outdoors at Mori Point, a lovely green space in Pacifica.

Mori Point

San Francisco Bay Discovery Site

You can find out about the history of Park Pacifica with a stop at San Francisco Bay Discovery Site.

San Francisco Bay Discovery Site

Activities

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

NZ$181
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

NZ$85
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour

NZ$122
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

NZ$66
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco: The Flyer

San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure

NZ$24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure
1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

NZ$103
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
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Our pick of the best Rockaway Beach Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$237 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
NZ$237
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,157 reviews)
Nice hotel

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$310 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$310
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,281 reviews)
Great location, very pleasant staff, excellent free breakfast, comfortable beds and very clean. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$210 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$210
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,312 reviews)
Very nice customer service, hotel location was nice and clean.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3 out of 5
701 3rd St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$296 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
NZ$296
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,941 reviews)
breakfast food was ok, but selection was limited (no bacon, no sausage)

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$212 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$212
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,908 reviews)
Kitchen has no cookware. Nice room tho

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$303 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$303
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,826 reviews)
Clean, nice staff.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Rockaway Beach

Foggy evening in Pacifica, CA

Vallemar

If you're spending some time in Vallemar, Santa Cruz Mountains and Mori Point are top sights worth seeing.

Vallemar
Good morning Pacific Ocean.

Pedro Point

Pedro Point might not have many top sights, but Pacifica State Beach and Rockaway Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pedro Point
Pacifica coastline and Sharp Park Golf Course as seen from the top of Mori Point, California

Fairway Park

While visiting Fairway Park, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Mountains and Mori Point.

Fairway Park
#beachbound cali style. 😎

Linda Mar

While visiting Linda Mar, you might make a stop by sights like Pacifica State Beach and Rockaway Beach.

Linda Mar
Scenic aerial panoramic view of Sharp Park residential neighborhood and Milagra Ridge in Pacifica, California from Pacifica Vista Point at Sharp Park Road.

Park Pacifica

If you're spending some time in Park Pacifica, Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay Discovery Site are top sights worth seeing.

Park Pacifica
My favorite beach run spot

Sharp Park

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Sharp Park, Santa Cruz Mountains and Sharp Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Sharp Park

Rockaway Beach Travel Guide

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