For an impressive waterfall it's pretty mid. But the area around has some trails with nice views of…read morethe ocean and beyond. Yelpers have mentioned the trail to the waterfall starts where Westline Dr. and Skyline Dr. meet. From here it's fairly intuitive on where to go. I felt the trail down to the falls seemed too steep to attempt so I opted out. I'm not sure if it was better a few years ago but when I went it felt dangerous and easy to lose footing. I wouldn't recommend this part for someone hiking alone, with kids, or with inexperienced hikers. The trail continues in the other direction along Westline Avenue with views of the ocean. If you continue you can see the top of the waterfall from here. You have to walk a little off the main trail in the ice plant but it's worth it if you want to see the falls. Another way is you can see this waterfall is by walking from Esplanade Beach. From the top of the stairs there the waterfall is about .6 miles. It's so much easier to get to this way and it's a nice beach walk. From here you can't see the waterfall as clear because there is a lot of debris in the way. In this sense it's almost a better view from above. The waterfall comes out of a storm drain which isn't as nice and only flows after a big rain. I wouldn't come out of my way to see this waterfall. But I think it's worth coming to see if you are already at Esplanade Beach or live in the neighborhood and are walking the trail alongside Westline Dr. From the start point to the beach and back it's about a 3.4 mile hike.

Very cute little water fall. Emphasize on the little. It is a nice beach to picnic at, chill, read…read morea book, etc. Pro Tip: Walk all the way to the left side of the beach & away from the hotels, during low tide you can find sea animals! Please pack in and pack out. Protect our beaches

This is less of a park and more of hiking/waking trails but there are a few picnic benches in the…read moreparking lot that overlook the ocean. There's a decent amount of parking in the lot, much better space than nearby Thornton Beach and parking along the street coming in. I like this hike because it's not too long or not too short. The ocean is always in the background and it's a nice ocean walk without having to get sand in your shoes from the beach. I think there is a technical way to get down to the beach, but you have to climb down numerous rocks, and it didn't seem the safest. The southernmost end where you are at the actual Mussel Rock seemed a bit easier and there was a cool looking beach cave, but this would only be possible to get there in low tide. The walk is a little over 2 miles. If I wanted to go for a walk along a beach or go on a serious hike there are better places in Pacifica for that but I like it here to just get out for a walk and see the ocean.

Wow - finding places like this really inspire me to find new trails and hikes in the Bay Area…read more The views along the coastal bluffs were just so breathtaking . The trails are family friendly - mild incline, wide and safe. That being said , we had a blast climbing down the rocky cliff to go down to the small beach . I'm not an expert on tides and sea life - but when we went there were just shelves and shelves of mussels that people were picking into buckets . We also saw tons of juicy sea anemones . Another stranger showed us all the crabs he had fished out ! Super fun spot for a lovely beautiful easy (but possibly chilly) walk or adventure on the mini beach ! Dog friendly !

We stopped by over the weekend as a family, on a mission to Yelp all the beaches! Lots of sandy…read moresteps to the beach, but well worth it for the view alone! Our kids had a blast building sandcastles, collecting shells and splashing in the waves! An off-leash beach with 200 foot sandy steps to a beautiful view! A popular hang-gliding spot due to the winds as well and lots of trails! SYOY! :-)

We walked this area and there was so much discovery. I usually come into a new place, ignorant…read more.. and I love the surprises that I find along the way. Please come and create your own adventure.

Beautiful beach to visit and spend the afternoon . Lots of space and dog friendly!!!!read more

Where is everybody? Lots to see walking around even a golf course on the other side. First time…read morehere and lucky to see whales. Free parking!

It is so windy here! How do the hang gliders do it? If you've been to this park, you've probably…read moreseen a ton of these cool kids flying around. This park is right on the edge of a cliff to the Pacifica ocean(with a secured gate, don't worry). On a sunny, but windy day, you'll see a good amount of people hang gliding--pretty cool! There's lots of grass to run around, picnic tables, garbage bins,.. all standard stuff here. Ah, no public restrooms though! There's a full size basketball court, a playground and a separate structure for the little tots. Only a couple set of swings, and if you're the type that loves jumping off of them... there's tanbark instead of sand, just so you know! What's really amazing here is the VIEW. The view of the ocean is so pretty and during a sunset, it's so surreal. Since it does get windy, make sure you wear layers and a good jacket! We're talking strong, there goes my beanie, type of wind. Most of the time, there's only a few people there. It's a small corner park, but does the job. Definitely a nice option to walk around after an early dinner.

This kids park is not for everyday due to windy and chilly weather in Daly City. But today it's…read morebeautiful day and warm. The park is nice and clean! The park has BBQ grill and plenty of garbage cans. I brought my daughter to this park after picked her up from school. My daughter enjoyed! Over the fences is the ocean. And next to the park toward Eastside is Korean Central Presbyterian Church. The bottom of Korean Church parking lot you will the cliff erosion. It's one of the attractive places in San Mateo county.

Mori Point is absolutely amazing on a clear warm day...which is not that common in Pacifica. Hence…read morethe missing star... Not to mention the arduous task of dealing with parking when one does stumble upon that perfect day. I would still bring a light jacket if you think you will still be here around sunset. The coastal breeze brings a nice chill in the evening no matter how warm the day is. The hiking trail is not hard at all, perhaps a bit challenging for some older folks or someone very out of shape. "Located on a promontory just south of the city of Pacifica, the 110 acres of Mori Point are one of the newest additions to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. High up above the cold waves, the site boasts sweeping views from Point Reyes all the way to Pedro Point. It protrudes several hundred feet out into the Pacific and is plainly visible from any high point in the City of Pacifica." - https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/moripoint.htm I feel like a cheat; cut and paste...lol. Then again, I didn't know all this information about Mori Point. I didn't pay attention and actually thouth it was called Maori point and was somehow related to the Maori folks from the land of the long white cloud (aka New Zealand). "Restoration activities have helped the area recover from invasive species infestation and centuries of use by humans. In the 1700s, the Spanish mined a nearby limestone quarry to supply whitewash for San Francisco's Presidio buildings. An Italian immigrant, Stefano Mori, purchased 19 acres of farmland here in 1888. Mori built a guesthouse/restaurant, the Mori Point Inn, which developed a notorious reputation during the Prohibition days and was operated by the family until the 1940s. Mori Point was a site of gravel and sand extraction during World War II; quarrying and later off-road vehicle use left the landscape scarred. In 2000, with the help of the Pacifica Land Trust, the Coastal Conservancy, and concerned community members, Mori Point was purchased by the Trust for Public Land and added to the Golden Gate National Parks." - https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/mori-point History "For nearly a century, Mori Point served as a haven for settlers, travelers, boot-leggers and diners. Today, after a generation of development battles, this spectacular place serves as a haven for walkers and wildlife and is a link to national parklands on Sweeney Ridge and Milagra Ridge along the San Mateo coast." - https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/moripoint.htm " * The terrain here is varied; walks around Mori Point range from a level and easy 0.5-mile stroll to a steep and challenging 1.5-mile hike. * Beautiful wildflower blooms are at their peak in the springtime, with the most flowers usually present in April and May. * Parking is available on Mori Point Road or Bradford Way. * Walk to the tip of the promontory for stunning views; it's quite windy on the bluffs so dress accordingly. * Stroll down to Laguna Salada and listen for the croaking of the red-legged frog. * Walk barefoot on the black sands of Sharp Park Beach. * During WWII, workers used a pulley system of long cables attached to cement anchors to pull buckets of sand ashore. Several of these crumbling blocks remain on the western hillside." ~ "Tips and Highlights" - https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/mori-point Wish I had read this before. Some good tips and helpful information

I am so glad I gave up other SF plans to explore, hike, discover Mori Point, ( Pacifica) . Mori…read morePoint is a 110-acre park with scenic ocean views, stunning coastal bluffs, historic points, and even wildflower blooms. This is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Mori Point itself is a bluff next to the Pacific Ocean that provides scenic views of the coastline. OMG, first time ever hiking while visiting SF, which we normally just eat. drink. & continue, repeat again but this experience was WOW!! Besides the view, I was so happy to get to catch some of the wildflower blooms. perfect time to visit is during Spring for the blooms. My heart is full, thank you for these moments. Mori Point is sure a hidden Gem, @ Pacifica! Wear your comfortable shoes and go explore the wonderful outdoors, "The best things in life are free" !

This is one of my favorite hidden spots in the bay area. Extremely clean, plenty of parking and…read moregreat views of the bay. There's a cute little pier, plenty of picnic tables and a walking trail. There's also a marina and boat launch area as well as a Ferry station. Nice place to relax, walk or pack a picnic. There's also a restaurant nearby. I came here on a Friday and it wasn't crowded. It is pet friendly, I enjoyed bringing my pooch here. Also, a good spot to watch airplanes take-off/land on SFO.

It's nice to come here in a weekend for a walk. There's plenty for parking near the Stripe…read morebuilding and it's free. The trail is pretty nice a your are by the water,but watch out for the birds! They attack! And watch what you step on. The bird droppings are large! . I do suggest to walk in pairs if you can as there are some parts of the trail that's rather quiet. There's also picnic areas but bring your own tents, and tables and chairs. Feel free to bike along this trail and don't worry about the restrooms. It seems like they added new restrooms around the parking lot.

Crashing waves, Whales and pelicans flying in formation. They have been doing maintenance work on…read more the path, trees and removing dead snags- that's great.

My husband and I came to take a walk here as we haven't been on this pier for quite some time…read more Lots fisherman fishing on the pier. Very windy day. But the view is still nice. Nice day for a quick walk.