Waterfront Spot
Waterfront SpotSharp Park Beach
Sharp Park
This rare black sand beach stretches along both sides of Pacifica Pier, where you can cast for salmon and striped bass without a license. Follow the coastal trail up to Mori Point for wildflower-dotted bluffs and sweeping ocean views.
Rare black sand
Coastal hiking trails
Free pier fishing
Dog-friendly beach
Tips
🥯"the pier cafe was amazing... orange poppy bread, bagels, hot cocoa were all so good"
🐍spot the endangered San Francisco garter snake at nearby Laguna Salada wetland
🌊skip the swim: cold water, strong rip currents, powerful surf
Sharp Park Beach
Sharp Park
Waterfront SpotWaterfront SpotThis rare black sand beach stretches along both sides of Pacifica Pier, where you can cast for salmon and striped bass without a license. Follow the coastal trail up to Mori Point for wildflower-dotted bluffs and sweeping ocean views.
Rare black sand
Coastal hiking trails
Free pier fishing
Dog-friendly beach
Tips
🥯"the pier cafe was amazing... orange poppy bread, bagels, hot cocoa were all so good"
🐍spot the endangered San Francisco garter snake at nearby Laguna Salada wetland
🌊skip the swim: cold water, strong rip currents, powerful surf