Pacifica Pescadero Coastal Surf Tour

Start your day with a beginner-friendly morning surf session.

Start point, Linda Mar at Pacifica State Beach.

Driving Highway 1 as it cuts through the coastal cliffs, linking remote beaches and viewpoints along the route.

A quiet reminder of the coast’s layered history, shaped by use, time, and weather.

A simple table set with a view of the coastline below.

Comfortable seating inside the bus, designed for a relaxed pace.

Stop at Point Montara Lighthouse, one of the most iconic landmarks on the California coast.

Drive across the largest freshwater coastal marsh between San Francisco and Santa Cruz

A table for two - or small friend groups of three.

A classic Highway 1 stop in Pescadero, where coastal roads meet local craft beer

Ending the day at Highway 1 Brewing Company in Pescadero.

A quiet stretch of coast where the road gives way to open land.

Late afternoon light along the coast, where land and ocean meet.

Duration4h - 6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.

Options

Pacifica to Pescadero Coastal Day Tour: Surf Stops and Scenery

SF & Peninsula Pickup Service

SF & Peninsula Doorstep Pickup: Pickup begins at the guest’s address when located within San Francisco or along the Peninsula.

Artisan Charcuterie Board

Coastal Charcuterie Board: A prepared table designed to support a relaxed coastal lunch or charcuterie stop.

Morning Pastries & Coffee

Morning Pastries & Coffee: Fresh pastries paired with hot coffee, served at the start of the experience. Designed as a relaxed way to begin the day.

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

Dinner is not included. We make a stop at Highway 1 Brewing Company, where food is available for purchase.

What to expect

Pacifica State Beach
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Start point, surf intro, coastal orientation.
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.
Half Moon Bay
15m

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.
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.
Bean Hollow State Beach
1h · Admission ticket included

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.
Pescadero
25m

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.

Meeting and pickup

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.

End 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.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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

From

$50.00 per group

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