Rockaway Beach
in San Mateo County of California, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.609 and -122.495 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 36' 30" and W -122° 29' 42"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:08 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:11 am and 8:02 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-21.381 and 55.651 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Langevin
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Delve into Rockaway Beach

Rockaway Beach in San Mateo County (California) is a city located in United States about 2,442 mi (or 3,930 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Rockaway Beach is now 07:08 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Los Angeles with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Rockaway Beach, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is San Francisco International Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 10 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: San Francisco, Redwood City, Oakland, San Rafael and Martinez. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 17% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

10°C (50 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

12°C (53 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Holiday Inn Express & Suites PACIFICA

Address
0,1 mi
519 Nick Gust Way
94044 PACIFICA
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN PLUS LIGHTHOUSE

Address
0,1 mi
105 ROCKAWAY BEACH AVENUE
94044 Pacifica
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


PACIFICA BEACH HOTEL

Address
0,7 mi
525 CRESPI DRIVE
94044 Pacifica
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard San Francisco Airport

Address
4,4 mi
1050 Bayhill Drive
94066 San Bruno
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Staybridge Suites SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT

Address
4,7 mi
1350 Huntingon Avenue
94066 SAN BRUNO
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn San Francisco - Daly City CA

Address
5,8 mi
2700 Junipero Serra Boulevard
94015 Daly City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Pacifica Motor Inn

Address
0,1 mi
200 Rockaway Beach Avenue
94044 Pacifica
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN

Address
1,7 mi
2160 FRANCISCO BLVD
94044 Pacifica
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Royal Inn

Address
4,6 mi
120 Hickey Blvd
94080 South San Francisco
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Travelers Inn

Address
4,7 mi
100 Hickey Boulevard
94080 South San Francisco
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Crabbing at Pacifica, CA With Family & Friends (Sunday, July 7, 2013)

Published: July 09, 2013
Length: 34:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 54spiritedwill54

Watch in high quality (480p). In this video, it shows me and my family/friends have a fun time crabbing and enjoying the seabreeze in Pacifica, CA. We went on the Pacifica Municipal Pier...


Pacifica Fire Pacifica Ca Rockaway Area Grass Fire Monday Jan 26,2015

Published: January 26, 2015
Length: 35:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dave Kent

At 5;30 a.m. police and fire crews evacuated local residents in the City of Pacifica this morning due to a 6 alarm brush fire located in the Rockaway hills area of this coast side community.No...


Family Crabbing Outing To Pacifica, CA (February 15, 2015)

Published: March 07, 2015
Length: 19:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 54spiritedwill54

It was a big Sunday for my family and I. We sort of did like a double event: we first celebrated my cousin Racquelle's 18th birthday at Tomi Seafood Buffet, and then ultimately, we gathered...


Pacifica Pier 2015 Dungeness Crabbing Season

Published: March 19, 2015
Length: 16:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: superbad0415

Pacifica Pier 2015 Dungeness Crabbing season. The afternoon turned out to be okay. Took a few huge grabs home. Oh yeah!!!


2015 03 01 Pacifica The Mile

Published: March 01, 2015
Length: 41:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sfgeiling


A Sunset From The Pacifica Pier (February 15, 2015)

Published: March 09, 2015
Length: 28:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 54spiritedwill54

A beautiful sunset from the Pacifica Pier in Pacifica, CA! The lingering clouds have added to the beauty. There wasn't any coastal fog, or marine layer, so we got to see the sun actually...


Visiting Pacifica, CA With Family & Friends (Sunday, July 7, 2013)

Published: July 09, 2013
Length: 48:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 54spiritedwill54

Watch in high quality (480p). In this video, it shows us visit Pacifica, CA, particularly to the Pacifica Municipal Pier. We went on the very end to do some crabbing. It was my very first...


Family Crabbing at the Pacifica Municipal Pier (Sunday, July 7, 2013)

Published: July 11, 2013
Length: 30:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: wgjpinoy654

This short video shows me with family and friends having a fun time crabbing at the Pacifica Municipal Pier in Pacifica, CA. Quite windy but it was a fun time :) Summary of our crabbing trip:...


Best Downhill Trail in NorCal

Published: May 28, 2013
Length: 12:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ben Bray

ripping my favorite trail! 5-28-13.


Pacifica Earth Day 2013

Published: September 05, 2013
Length: 40:26 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Pacific Coast TV


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Alma Heights Christian Schools

Alma Heights Christian Schools (AHC), formerly Alma Heights Christian Academy, is a private elementary, middle and high school in Pacifica, California.

Located at 37.5862, -122.493 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
High schools in San Mateo County, California, Pillar of Fire International, Private high schools in California, Private middle schools in California, Private elementary schools in California

Rockaway Beach, Pacifica, California

Rockaway Beach is a shoreline area of the Pacific Ocean in the southern portion of Pacifica, California, United States, approximately 7 miles miles south of the city of San Francisco. It is located within a gently curving embayment with direct access via Rockaway Beach Avenue and providing easy access to Highway 1. The beach itself is a popular place to visit with many restaurant and shopping venues although erosion has decreased its size over the years.

Located at 37.61, -122.497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beaches of California, Landforms of San Mateo County, California, Pacifica, California, San Francisco Bay Area beaches

Terra Nova High School (California)

Terra Nova High School is an American public high school in Pacifica in San Mateo County, California serving grades 9 through 12 as part of the Jefferson Union High School District.

Located at 37.5942, -122.475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jefferson Union High School District schools, Educational institutions established in 1961, Pacifica, California, High schools in San Mateo County, California, Public high schools in California

San Pedro y San Pablo Asistencia

The San Pedro y San Pablo Asistencia was established in 1786, as a "sub-mission" to Mission San Francisco de Asís in the San Pedro Valley at the Ohlone village of Pruristac. The site is located within the bounds of the Rancho San Pedro (home to the Sánchez Adobe) in what today is the town of Pacifica.

Located at 37.5871, -122.494 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1786 establishments, Buildings and structures in San Mateo County, California, Spanish missions in California, National Historic Landmarks in the San Francisco Bay Area, Pacifica, California, Properties of religious function on the National Register of Historic Places in California, National Register of Historic Places in the San Francisco Bay Area, History of San Mateo County, California

Rockaway Creek (California)

Rockaway Creek is a small creek, in the Rockaway Beach neighborhood of Pacifica, California. Located just south of Calera Creek.

Located at 37.6085, -122.497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of San Mateo County, California, Pacifica, California

Mori Point

Mori Point is a 110-acre park located in Pacifica, California that 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 peninsula coastline. In addition to the bluff and ridge, Mori Point contains a few small ponds and wetlands. Trails, many newly built, connect the ridgeline to the entrances to the park and to Sharp Park beach.

Located at 37.6203, -122.498 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Pacifica, California

James Rolph (ship)

The James Rolph was a schooner that transported cargo around the West Coast and Hawaii. Built near Eureka, California in 1899, the ship was based in San Francisco and owned by its namesake, shipping executive and future Governor of California, James Rolph.

Located at 37.5834, -122.518 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shipwrecks of the California coast, Maritime incidents in 1910

Rancho San Pedro (Sanchez)

Rancho San Pedro was a 8,926-acre Mexican land grant in present day San Mateo County, California given in 1839 by Governor Juan Alvarado to Francisco Sanchez. The grant encompasses present day Pacifica.

Located at 37.63, -122.47 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
California ranchos, Ranchos of San Mateo County, California


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Calera, Rockaway Beach