Great non-profit hostel. The grounds are so beautiful, and the scenery is sublime. The staff was…read morehelpful, and love the kitchen (bring your own food) and common areas with games. A few small complaints - the bathroom sink required holding the lever down (annoying - had to turn on the shower to wash my face), and no USB port or power outlet near each bed like some other hostels, although they do have a power outlet in the room, and wifi. While you're in the area, check out Fitzgerald Marine Reserve during low tide to see the sea critters, and walk the Devil's Slide Trail. If you're new to hostels, google "tips for staying in a hostel". It's not a hotel.

I was going to chalk my experience up to just a grumpy old lady but after chatting with another…read moregroup who went in after us I'm going to change that to grumpy old racist lady I proposed to my girlfriend down the street from here and we came here to take some pictures with the lighthouse, upon passing the gate we were almost immediately approached by this grumpy old lady. Huffing and puffing yelling at us that this is a private property. I (VERY NICELY) told her that we were under the impression that there was an easement to the beach (which is true), she then goes to say that we didn't sign the digital waiver at the door, ok fair enough, I immediately tell her that we will go right away back up to the gate and sign the waiver. She then proceeds to yell at us about how we are not allowed to do professional photoshoots, okay lady I get that maybe I do look like a model (especially compared to her) but some friends with a camera isn't a professional photoshoot. I once again, nicely explain to her that I just proposed and we're just trying to get a few pics of the location and we will go sign the waiver right away. She proceeds once again to repeat herself about the waivers which I don't understand because I already said we would go sign it right away and her talking is actually what is preventing from us from going to sign the waivers. She then ironically says "it's unfortunate that this is what you will remember from your engagement day" like what?! LADY if you know you're ruining our day why are you doing this? but fear not it did not ruin our day because I will not let some old hag ruin my day so I once again tell her we will go sign the waivers, she then has the balls to tell me that "this is a non-profit, there is a donation box at the door" ok PAUSE I would be MORE than happy to donate $50, even $100 to your location but not after the way you just treated us. We end up walking back up to the gate to sign the waivers and run into another couple making their way down the hill. I jokingly told them to make sure they signed the waiver or they would get yelled at to which they told me they didn't and proceeded down the hill. We ended up running into them at the parking lot again and they told us that they lady gave them no trouble even though they didn't sign the waiver. I jokingly said to them it's probably because of race (we are asian, they were Caucasian) to which they replied that they really may have been the case because they had no trouble at all. It's unfortunate such a beautiful location is run by such an old grumpy lady. I 100% own it that we should have signed the waiver upon entry but if rules exist they should apply to everyone regardless or age/race/gender/etc.. and on top of that once I already told her we would go sign the waivers she could have easily sent us about our way but I can't imagine why she felt the need to continuously lecture and yell at us.

One of the most enjoyable hikes and trails I've been on. It runs along the coast on the old…read morehighway. Very scenic the whole way, paved walking path, some moderate inclines nothing too crazy pretty much anybody should be able to do the hike. There are restrooms on each side of the hike at the start and trip back around to the finish. Basically a step up from a porta potty, there is hand sanitizer in there they were pretty clean could be a lot worse than what it was, kind of nice to find one there if you need it. The hike was extremely enjoyable. I highly recommend.

Epic Trail Coastal…read moretrail that was once part of the PCH and was long considered one of the most dangerous parts of the drive due to its high volume of accidents and Coastal erosion in the area. It became accessible to hikers after the bypass tunnel was (finally!!) completed in 2013 after being talked about since 1958. The Good: *Superlative views *Paved AC trail *Two parking lots; one at the south end and one at the north end of the tunnel. *Gradual and easy slope *Dog & Bike friendly *Restrooms at both ends The Meh: *Zero shade, which shouldn't be an issue since the CA coast is almost always cloudy and cold. The Ugly: *Very short at only ±0.8miles one-way Conclusion: Gorgeous but very short trail.

The "Devil's Slide Bypass Tunnels" aka "The Tom Lantos Tunnels" are bypass tunnels that allow for…read morethe safe routing of Highway 1 pass Devil's Slide. Opened in March 2013, it's a modern tunnel that provides a safer road without the threat of rock slides and closures. It's named after Congressman Tom Lantos, who was instrumental in securing funding for the project. I drive thru these tunnels, mainly southbound*, at least 1-3 times a week for work. It's a relatively straight, long tunnel, well lit with fans. Headlights should be ON in the tunnel. It's a pretty boring drive, and that's the way it should be. The tunnel is wide enough if you need to pull over. The old views are not lost. The old Highway 1 is now a trail. There are small parking lots on the north and south ends of the tunnels. The Devil's Slide Tunnels were built to create a safer Highway 1. *Why mainly southbound? Because I go to Half Moon Bay and take Rt 92 back to the freeways.

It's not as scenic of a drive as the old portion of highway 1 that it replaced, but it's a hell of…read morea lot safer to travel through. No more treacherous rockslides on this part of highway 1! Driving through this tunnel always makes me happy because I know what lies on the other end. Beautiful beaches, wonderful hiking trails, and some of the most scenic viewpoints in the Bay Area await you on the other end of this tunnel. The tunnel runs along the coast through San Pedro Mountain and connects Pacifica to Montara and beyond. If you're driving from Pacifica to Montara, you can still access the old portion of highway 1 by the last exit right before the tunnel entrance, or the first exit right after you exit the tunnel. This part of highway 1 has since been designated as a pedestrian only path known as the Devil's Slide Coastal Trail. It's one of my favorite trails to hike/walk in Pacifica, and it's also a popular tourist destination. It's sad that this part of highway 1 had so many terrible rockslides over the years, but I'm happy that they were able to finally replace this section with this tunnel. It's a lot safer and the old section of highway 1 has become such a gorgeous coastal pedestrian trail.

"Please don't play with the missiles!"…read more This site has interesting historical value, but there's not a whole lot to see here anymore. It's conveniently located on the Sweeney Ridge hiking trail, and it's not very difficult to get here. So perhaps worth a visit one time, but don't get your hopes set too high.

Grew up in the neighbor rat the base of trail so I've been here many time. I've even hiked to the…read moretop n bottom at night and encountered a mountain lion. One my favorite place to go and have a good time.

I have been on every mile of the PCH as a kid throwing up in the back seat of a white convertible…read morecaddie with the top down north of San Simeon where the road twist and turns like a corkscrew to later in life jamming gears in a 6 speed tricked out Miata around this same curves and others and barely holding onto the road.  Also road trips from where it hooks in at 5 in the south all the way to Legget at the 101.  As a California boy I lived for the coast so was on some part of the PCH all the time. I use to think of PCH just as in the south state since it's referred as that more down there. Not as much in NorCal. Usually just the 1 but still it is the Pacific Coast Highway. The south state it passes through most all the beach towns until south of San Simeon til you hit Carmel. There are a few more here but different vibe than the ones further south. Continuing north through San Francisco across the Golden Gate bridge into hipster old school hippie rich Marin and on to the north coast. This is probably the stretch I love the most. Insane views and great towns with some of the best unknown bars, beer halls and restaurants in the state. Traveling the PCH is not a destination it is a journey along the California coast and all it has to offer and you should take your time to enjoy and soak in the history. As a invertebrate biologist student and mycologist back in the day I have spent an insane amount of time on the coast at all hours of the night and day chasing low tides and camping along the way in designated campsites and usually some hideaway of the road so I know it well. Take your time and enjoy the beach towns and beaches in the south and the rugged coastline and establishments along the way.

The Pacific Coast Highway 1 is definitely a highway that is worth experiencing. The views of the…read morebreathtakingly beautiful coastline are absolutely stunning! The road twists and turns so drive slowly and soak in the views. There are lots of places to stop, stretch your legs, and soak in the views. You can sometimes see harbor seals from the side of the road where the Russian River meets the mouth of the ocean. There are plenty of restaurants and hotels/resorts you can stay at along the way if you are doing a road trip. Enjoy!

We parked at the free public lot here and walked down to the beach. The beach was pretty empty and…read moredog friendly. We then walked along the Coastal trail. The walk parallels the Ritz Carltons golf course. The views and fresh air were excellent. The Ritz Carlton offers free public seating and restroom access to people walking along the trail. The trail s paved and makes it easy for those who might be mobility impaired.

Beautiful lookout and path down to the beach. There are bathrooms at the top, along with a few…read morepicnic tables. Be careful coming here at night for the sunset, lots of people trying to also come and see the gorgeous view

We randomly decided to spend the day in Pacifica and a quick google search recommended a visit to…read moreSanchez Adobe. We came upon the small museum/Interpretive Center and were greeted by two lovely ladies. One lady showed us around the center and gave us a nice overview of the exhibits and the history of the area. Then the other lady led us outside to visit the Adobe house. The second floor is being fixed so we only toured the first floor. We returned to the museum building and we watched a couple short educational videos on the tv. Then we took about 15 minutes to get a closer look at the exhibits and to buy some postcards. The visit was totally free. They mentioned that a lot of kids come here for a field trip and they have cute hands on activities for them. I left with a greater appreciation for the Indigenous Peoples and early California history.

Sanchez Adobe House (est 1842) is a historical landmark and a mission outpost of Don Francisco…read moreSanchez. It seats on a five-acre parcel adjacent to Linda Mar Blvd. It's a good spot to take event photography such as wedding. Free parking available. Overall, it's an interesting house.

Such a beautiful trail! Not too challenging, pet friendly, and has awesome views! We came mid day…read moreand the sky was killer (see photos). There are so many trails and plenty of benches to sit and bring lunch. Highly recommend! Bathrooms at the trail head, parking is so easy!

Arrived at 10am, $6 reg parking, toilet at trailhead. We…read morehiked to North Peak Summit in 2 hours. This first 1/2 mile was shaded by the Eucalyptus forest, then about an hour of red Manzanita trees, then we were hiking in the fog layer. Today was not a clear day, but we were able to spot Mt Tam peeking above the clouds. Pretty cool. We passes by 3 crews of volunteer clearing the trail (very thankful for their services) It was an easy hike with no crowds. Great times spent with friends.