Rockaway Beach

Black sand beach
Pacifica, CA 94044, USA
87 miles from Sacramento, CA
Water Quality

Beach amenities

  • Pet friendlyBring your little friends!
  • ShowerPublic showers available
  • WCPublic restrooms nearby
  • RestaurantsF&B places nearby
  • ParkingCar parking nearby
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About this beach

Rockaway Beach is a black sand beach with plenty of heavy rocks and squirrels living in them. 🐿️

The sandy area of the beach is located in the south near the Rockaway Beach parking lot. The northern part of the beach is mostly rocky and has a difficult access to water. Yet it is a beloved place of many surfers! 🏄‍♂️

The parking lot has wheelchair accessible restrooms.

Driving Time

  • 20 minutes from Downtown San Fransisco, CA
  • 50 minutes from San Jose, CA
  • 1 hour 40 minutes from Sacramento, CA

Hotels and rentals

If you're considering staying for one or even a few nights, there are plenty of options available near the beach. Chose your preferred accomodation type and your favourite room provider:

Beaches nearby

Additionally, there's a number of beaches near Rockaway Beach which you can visit:

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Photos from Google Maps
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Rockaway Beach videos

Rockaway Beach - Pacifica, California
A fantastic drone made video of the beach
Rockaway Surf (Pacifica, CA)
An interesting video of courageous surfers catching the waves off the beach coast

Weather conditions

Current weather at the beach and 3 day forecast

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Beach map and directions
The beach is located in Pacifica, California Pacifica, CA 94044, USA (Open on Google Maps)
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