Pacifica Pescadero Coastal Surf Tour

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.

1. 1

   Pacifica State Beach

   1.5 hours

   Start point, surf intro, coastal orientation.

2. 2

   Devil's Slide Trail

   Pass by

   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.

3. 3

   Half Moon Bay

   15 min

   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.

4. 4

   Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve

   Pass by

   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.

5. 5

   Bean Hollow State Beach

   1 hour

   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.

6. 6

   Pescadero

   25 min

   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.

• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.