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Rockaway Beach – Mori Point Headlands loop from Pacifica

Road cycling routes

San Mateo County

Rockaway Beach – Mori Point Headlands loop from Pacifica

Moderate

2.9

(2)

95

riders

Rockaway Beach – Mori Point Headlands loop from Pacifica

01:05

19.9km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 27, 2026

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942 m

Pacifica Beach Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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2

2.09 km

Rockaway Beach

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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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2.17 km

Pacific Coast Bike Trail

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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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7.55 km

Esplanade Cliffs overlook - Pacific Manor

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The edge of the steep cliffs, high above the Pacific waves crushing on the beach far below, is constantly eroding, so there are no houses here (any more ...). The …

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5

10.3 km

Beach Overlook, Westline Dr at Palmetto

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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

14.3 km

Sharp Park Beach

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This beach is one of the few black-sand beaches in California. The sand's dark color is due to high levels of iron oxide magnetite. Depending on the time of year, …

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7

15.1 km

Mori Point Headlands

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Beautiful rocky outcrop stubbornly protecting the beach from development. Great overlook a few yards past the end of the beach.

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8

18.4 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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19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.00 km

5.43 km

2.16 km

1.45 km

756 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

3.29 km

2.01 km

< 100 m

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