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Pacifica State Beach (Linda Mar)

ExplorePacifica, Peninsula4.5/5

Over Deze Plek

A popular family beach just 15 minutes south of San Francisco with gentle waves perfect for beginner surfers. Multiple surf schools offer kids' lessons, and the wide sandy beach is great for sandcastle building and kite flying.

Info

Leeftijdscategorie

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Type Locatie

Outdoor

Prijsniveau

Free

Beste Tijd

Summer mornings for surfing; fall for warmest beach weather

Parkeren

Large paid parking lot ($3/hour) at the beach. Free street parking on nearby streets.

Tips

The south end has gentler waves and a sandy slope ideal for kids. Surf Camp Pacifica offers lessons for ages 6-15.

KinderwagenvriendelijkVerschoontafel--Eten Ter PlaatseReservering Nodig--

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beachsurfingfamily-beachlessonssand
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Locatie

Pacifica, PeninsulaRoutebeschrijving

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