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Stunning Coastal Views From The Pier In Pacifica, California

One of the fun walks we took during our stay in Pacifica, California in August 2023 was to the pier, and out to the very end, and this time the little arm at the end was open too, so some great photos to boot! The quarter mile pier was built in 1973 as part of the city of Pacifica's sewer system. It carried a 28-inch (710 mm) pipe that continued one quarter mile offshore through which treated wastewater was pumped into the Pacific Ocean. Now fortunately the pier is no longer being used to pump wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, and its primary purpose has been for fishing! The pier is famous for salmon runs where hundreds of salmon are caught in a single day. When this occurs there is a frenzy of activity where every available space is used to catch fish and hundreds of anglers are fishing shoulder to shoulder. In addition to salmon, striped bass often frequents the surf with kingfish, sharks and perch also common. Although rare, sturgeon, barracuda and bonito have also been caught here…even a 60-pound white sea bass was landed. Pacifica Pier is the only pier in the Bay Area where you can crab or fish for free, though for those who are not fishing enthusiasts, I'd say take a walk on the Pier to experience the sea breezes and take in the amazing views! Okay, ready?

Foggy August Days On The Coast In Pacifica, California

This past August we had the great pleasure of revisiting a new favorite location in Northern California, the town of Pacifica! Very close to the airport, stunning views and trails, and foggy/chilly weather to escape the summer heat elsewhere makes it an amazing destination. That aside, Pacifica is not a fancy beach town, rather a low key place that even includes a mobile home park and a trailer park just above it, right on the water. It is true, the city has been plagued by crumbling cliffs, and you'll find lots of rocks propping up the cliffs, nonetheless, there isn't any immediate danger unless posted, and again, it is truly a gem. We have visited without a car, and there are major grocery stores within walking distance, to most locations. Okay, lets take a look at our dreamy vacation rental location, where we literally sat and looked at the view for 9 days, which was a good thing since I broke my wrist in the airport on the way there, and so it goes!