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Rockaway Beach – Pacifica Pier loop from San Pedro Valley County Park

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
San Mateo County
Pacifica

Rockaway Beach – Pacifica Pier loop from San Pedro Valley County Park

Moderate

4.5

(4211)

6,114

riders

Rockaway Beach – Pacifica Pier loop from San Pedro Valley County Park

01:42

26.7km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.18 km for 80 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.82 km

Pacifica Beach Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping view south along the beach from the top of the switchbacks.

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2

5.22 km

Pacifica Beach Cliff View

Highlight • Viewpoint

The panoramic views from this spot are remarkable. The rugged coastline with patches of sandy beach that lie along the Pacific Ocean is an excellent representation of the pure beauty of nature.

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3

6.33 km

Rockaway Beach

Highlight • Beach

Protected sandy beach in a cove framed on both sides by Mori Point and Arami Point. The beachfront trail is worth a short loop off the main Pacific Bike Trail …

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4

6.41 km

Pacific Coast Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A beautiful, dedicated and car-free bike trail weaves along Calera Creek in the flat area created by the former quarry of the Mori Point inland back side.

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5

13.3 km

The view from the junction at Palmetto and Westline shows a part of the beach. It's worth continuing on Westline to the end for even better views

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6

16.9 km

Pacifica Pier

Highlight • Bridge

This 1,140-foot pier is a great place to get up close to the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the best places to watch for grey …

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7

19.7 km

Local resident Mike Mooney maintains this flowery garden along the paved Quarry Bike Trail since the terrorist attacks on Sept 11, 2001

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8

21.4 km

Rockaway Beach — Bike Trail Switchbacks

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

8 paved switchbacks are a smooth and fairly gentle way to climb the steep Arami Point cliff south out of Rockaway Beach.

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B

26.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

5.87 km

5.53 km

488 m

123 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

5.29 km

567 m

169 m

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