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Pacifica, CA is a stunning beachside town located in the San Mateo County of California. Known for its breathtaking scenery and miles of coastline, Pacifica has become a popular tourist destination. Visitors can explore the many beaches, trails and parks offered in the area or take advantage of the excellent surfing, fishing, kayaking and whale watching opportunities. In addition to outdoor recreation, visitors to Pacifica can visit its local restaurants, shops and galleries. With plenty of activities for all ages and interests, it's no wonder that Pacifica has earned rave reviews from locals and tourists alike.
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My hometown....rating...1954 to 1968 (Lived there) - 2/16/2017
Back when I lived there...great for people, hiking, only had two times where there was a crime I was aware of my 1955 Chevy Bel-Air was stolen as well as my bike from the front of my house. We locked our doors. The schools I went to were great...Oddstad, Pedro Valley, Linda Mar, and Terra Nova...1960 (double session at Westmoor) to 1964 when I graduated...and went to CSM...graduated there 1967....1966 Air Force took me... Stayed at CSM until 1972 involved in extra classes and DJ for KCSM-FM as well as record librarian...moved to Fresno (job transfer) in 1972. Had a music column with Pacifica Tribune (Platter Chatter) and TNT sports for San Mateo
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Weather is great, but the rental market is horribl - 3/30/2008
I have lived in California since 1974 - the first 30 years in Los Angeles County. L. A. was great when I first moved there in '74, but by the time we left it was far too overcrowded and dirty with some of the worst smog levels in the nation. I developed asthma during my 30 years in that area - something I will have for the rest of my life thank you very much!
We began our move north by living in Santa Barbara for one year. Lovely place to live . . but . . you had better move there with money in the bank and not look to make tons of money once you move there. The job market is limited and job specific. Salaries can be on the low side because the overall size of the town is small and isolated away from large cities. My husband had changed careers and his first job in his new computer drafting position paid below the national average. Great company to work for, but not big on giving out substantial raises. If the roads in and out of Santa Barbara get washed out,
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No Crime is good crime - 2/20/2008
Pacifica is a lovely, quiety place to live approximately 17 miles south of San Francisco on the coast. The city is fairly isolated, the ocean on one side and mountains on the other three sides. Crime is pretty non-existent except for petty theft or family problems. It is a wonderful place to raise
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Very Happy in Pacifica, CA - 2/24/2007
Moved here from San Francisco approx. six months ago after living in the city for fourteen years. I absolutely love it here. The people are very down to earth; my neighbors and the local merchants.
For the past four months, since September(now February) the weather has been delightful and sunny. The sunsets are very beautiful! I really enjoy living here and cannot see myself residing anywhere else for a long
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Pacifica: Foggy summers, gorgeous cool winters w/b - 1/13/2007
Pacifica: Foggy summers, gorgeous cool winters w/beautiful sunsets, no good shopping, no good restaurants.
Pacifica is a blue color town stuck in the 50s about 12 miles south of San Francisco. We are a community of 1/2 a million dollar to a million dollar mostly ranch houses set amongst steep hills, surrounded by open space. If you love nature, especially hiking, Pacifica is great. If you like surfing or beach walking (with a coat and hat), you will love Pacifica. This is not a lay-in-the-sun kind of beach town as we get about 6-10 moderately warm days per year. Our beaches can be dirty. Non-locals leave lots of their garbage on the beaches in Pacifica and the wind whips it around. Also, during windy days garbage cans all over town topple over leaving garbage all over Pacifica. This is not a pristine nature-beach town. There is no money to beach clean. It is all done by volunteers. There is very little money for street cleaning so litter is common after windy days.
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