Rockaway Beach Travel Guide

Pacifica

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks under a clear sky.
A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, waves crashing against the rocks, and a distant view of hills and buildings.
A beach with waves, rocks, and buildings in the background.
A rocky beach with waves crashing against a cliff and a large rock formation in the distance.
A sunset over a rocky coastline with a car parked near the shore.

Things to do

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

฿4,989
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
From San Francisco: Highway 1 Self-Drive Audio Tour

Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle

฿656
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour

Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour

฿4,854
per traveller
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

฿4,559
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Lower Antelope Canyon 1

San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour

฿30,109
per adult
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Grand Canyon 1

San Francisco to Las Vegas Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour

฿25,517
per adult
San Francisco to Las Vegas Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
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Top hotels in Rockaway Beach

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,101 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿5,101
฿6,004 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,063 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿5,063
฿5,959 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,110 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿4,110
฿6,219 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,699 reviews)
"Poor service on check in, check out and enquiries. I stood in the queue to check out while 3 other customers were served. Check in experience was similar. Two staff then stood, chatted and ignored me. The air con in the room is noisy but is cold, which was appreciated. Well located and comfortable ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is ฿7,685 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿7,685
฿10,587 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,524 reviews)
"It is only missing a real coffee bar."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,476 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿5,476
฿6,445 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,757 reviews)
"The staff were so great! I travel often and am always refreshed by kind and helpful staff! The property itself was great, some physical maintenance needed but definitely not a deal breaker!"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

2 out of 5
1075 Sutter St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿2,841 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,841
฿3,343 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
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Where to stay in Rockaway Beach

Find the best Rockaway Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with waves crashing onto the shore.
Photo by Corrie Elizabeth
Open Photo by Corrie Elizabeth

Sharp Park

If you're spending some time in Sharp Park, Santa Cruz Mountains and Sharp Park Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, waves crashing against the rocks, and a distant view of hills and buildings.
Photo by Katie Potts
Open Photo by Katie Potts

Linda Mar

While visiting Linda Mar, you might make a stop by sights like Pacifica State Beach and Rockaway Beach.

A coastal landscape with cliffs, ocean waves, a distant city, and a bridge.

Edgemar - Pacific Manor

While visiting Edgemar - Pacific Manor, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Mountains and Esplanade.

A coastal town with a beach, rolling hills, and a clear sky.

Fairway Park

While visiting Fairway Park, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Mountains and Mori Point.

A coastal town with houses, a hill, and the ocean.

Park Pacifica

If you're spending some time in Park Pacifica, Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay Discovery Site are top sights worth seeing.

Rockaway Beach Travel Guide