Pacifica Pescadero Coastal Surf Tour
- 4–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This experience begins with a single, approachable surf stop in Pacifica, then opens into a thoughtfully paced journey along the Northern California coast. Rather than following a rigid checklist, the day unfolds based on conditions, timing, and the natural rhythm of the coastline. Guests experience dramatic headlands, coastal wetlands, historic landmarks, and relaxed food and drink pauses along the way. Select stops are optional and curated. These may include a visit to a working goat farm in Pescadero, where guests can meet the animals and purchase locally made goat cheese and honey. The emphasis is not on covering as much ground as possible, but on experiencing the coast as locals do—unhurried, immersive, and grounded in place.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- A casual coastal lunch featuring locally prepared food, enjoyed at a scenic stop overlooking the Pacific.
- Wet suit/surfboard.
- Surf lesson
What's not
- Dinner is not included. We make a stop at Highway 1 Brewing Company, where food is available for purchase.
Itinerary
Start point, surf intro, coastal orientation.
Pass through the Devil’s Slide Tunnels, where Highway 1 was carved directly into the cliffs to bypass one of the most dangerous coastal roads in California, opening sweeping views of the Pacific below.
Here the coast opens up. Rugged bluffs, wide beaches, coastal wetlands, historic landmarks, and working farms define this stretch of Highway 1. Stops vary with conditions and group interest and may include tide pools, scenic overlooks, historic sites, or local coastal favorites. This part of the tour is about seeing Northern California’s coastline as it actually is, raw, changing, and unforgettable.
Visit Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, the largest freshwater coastal marsh between San Francisco and Santa Cruz. Fed by Pescadero Creek before it reaches the ocean, the marsh offers quiet trails, open wetlands, and wildlife rarely seen along the open coast.
Stop at Bean Hollow State Beach for a relaxed coastal pause overlooking tide pools, bluff trails, and the open Pacific. While guests take in sweeping ocean views, fresh tacos are prepared on the grill and served at a simple table set above the shoreline, with waves, sea air, and wide-open horizon as the backdrop.
A relaxed coastal pause at Highway 1 Brewing Company to enjoy a craft beer, soak in wide ocean views, and reset as the day winds down along the Northern California coast.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet outside the Taco Bell Cantina at 5200 CA-1, Pacifica. Your guide will be waiting nearby with a light blue vintage Volkswagen bus. Your guide will be waiting nearby for check-in before departure.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- California Coastal Experience
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in San Francisco
- Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 204 city tours we list in San Francisco.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About San Francisco
San Francisco crowds steep hills onto a peninsula between the Pacific and its bay, with cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and colourful neighbourhoods.
The Golden Gate Bridge spans the strait at the mouth of the bay, often wrapped in fog, and walking or cycling across it is a classic. Boats cross to Alcatraz, the former island prison, while Fisherman's Wharf is known for seafood and the sea lions that bask on the docks of Pier 39. The Ferry Building is a food lover's market.
Top-ranked sights in San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, San Francisco Chinatown.
Special offers in San Francisco
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