Rockaway Beach Pacifica Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Pacifica neighborhood guide
Rockaway Beach is a shoreline neighborhood in the southern part of Pacifica, about 7 miles south of San Francisco, reached from Highway 1 by Rockaway Beach Avenue.
Limestone from the Rockaway Quarry was used as early as 1776 to whitewash the Presidio of San Francisco, and the Ohlone village of Timigtac stood nearby on Calera Creek. Rockaway Beach was one of nine communities that joined to form Pacifica.
Today it pairs a small beach and restaurant district with a pocket of homes in the hills behind it, with Mori Point and its trails next door.
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At a glance
- Beachfront neighborhood off Highway 1 in southern Pacifica
- Median house sale about $1.17M over the last 12 months (6 sales, MLSListings)
- Rockaway Beach, restaurants and the Pacifica Coastal Trail
- Mori Point (Golden Gate National Recreation Area) next door
- Pacifica School District and Jefferson Union High School District
Homes and Streets
Homes are mostly single family houses on the hillside streets behind the beach, such as Calera Terrace, with some homes enjoying ocean views.
As with any coastal property, ask about bluff erosion, flood zones and insurance costs, especially near the beach.
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Video Tours
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Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
High school students attend the Jefferson Union High School District; confirm the school for a specific address with the district.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Rockaway Beach FAQ
Where is Rockaway Beach?
In southern Pacifica, about 7 miles south of San Francisco, off Highway 1 at Rockaway Beach Avenue, next to Mori Point.
What do houses sell for in Rockaway Beach?
The median house sale was about $1.17 million over the 12 months ending November 8, 2026, across 6 sales in MLSListings.
Which schools serve Rockaway Beach?
The Pacifica School District serves elementary and middle school, and the Jefferson Union High School District serves high school.
How can I find homes for sale in Rockaway Beach?
Browse current listings in Pacifica on Joseph Suarez's site, or join his off-market list to hear about homes before they are listed publicly. Thinking of selling? Request a free home valuation for a local estimate based on recent nearby sales.
Thinking about Rockaway Beach?
Whether you are buying or selling, Joseph Suarez can walk you through recent sales, street by street pricing and what is coming up before it hits the market.
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Updated November 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: Rockaway Beach, Pacifica, California (Wikipedia), Pacifica, California (Wikipedia), Pacifica School District (Wikipedia), MLSListings closed sales, November 9, 2025 to November 8, 2026. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.