We didn’t know what to expect when we pulled into San Francisco RV Resort. Many of the Thousand Trails and Encore resorts, though beautiful, tend to be off the beaten path. Not so at this Encore resort! When visiting an amazing place like San Francisco, I generally prefer to be near enough to easily get into the city yet just far enough away to be able to enjoy peaceful, quiet nights and some true downtime during our rest days. Located in a beautiful oceanside town aptly named Pacifica, San Francisco RV Resort delivers on both counts.
Sunsets over the ocean make this location stand out from the rest.
Though the sites are small and set up much like a parking lot with pedestals, this resort boasts approximately 300 yards of prime, oceanfront property. If you book a premium spot, you’ll get to enjoy beautiful sunsets every night right from your front window. But even without an upgraded site, guests are welcome to walk the length of the oceanfront or enjoy a picnic on one of the many tables overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Due to erosion, a line of fencing prevents guests from getting dangerously close to the edge. But we are still so close that I was able to carry on a conversation with a hang glider who was swooping back and forth over the ocean just beyond the cliff’s edge. How often does THAT happen?!
Hang gliders can be seen descending from a mountain not far from the resort. Many glide right over the ocean in front of the park.
San Francisco RV Resort offers very well-maintained amenities such as a pool, spa, and playground right in the heart of the park and a clubhouse with a ping pong table and picture-window view of the ocean.
The pool and spa sparkle, inviting guests to relax.
Children love this playground while staying at San Francisco RV Resort!
Imagine playing ping pong with an ocean view!
I was surprised at how many washers and dryers were available for a park this size (all in good order) and was happy to see a bookshelf and plenty of seating for those waiting on laundry.
The laundry room is spacious with machines kept in good working order. This photo shows the dryer side.
The office and store are conveniently attached to the laundry area and provide coffee, tea, and hot chocolate with a sofa, desk, and dining table. And did I mention the free wifi in both areas? No one will get bored waiting for laundry at this facility.
The main building contains an office, store, and lounge area in addition to the laundromat and bathrooms.
Additional perks include a community garden and a BBQ area with a couple of grills. Plenty of guest parking surrounds the pool and office, and there is no additional charge for visitors to stop by for the day.
The BBQ area includes picnic tables near the grills and a long stretch of grass for dog-walking adjacent to it. (Photo credit: Kat Hepburn)
Many guests walk their dogs along the oceanfront area of the property or the dog walk. Though leashes are required within the resort, two local areas (a public beach one mile down the road and a state beach four miles away) allow dogs to run free.
Muir Woods National Monument features coastal redwoods and easy hikes with jaw-dropping beauty. Consider this a must-see during your San Francisco visit!
As for area attractions, the Golden Gate Bridge on the far end of San Francisco is only 35 minutes away. Muir Woods National Monument is just a short distance across it (can I say ‘breath taking?!”), and San Francisco is an easy 30 minute drive. Once there, tourists often head towards Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, or Lombard Street (the “crookedest street in the world”) and catch rides on double-decker buses, cable cars, or trolleys. Our family enjoyed our “escape” to Alcatraz, but be prepared to book tickets in advance. The ferry rides to the island sell out quickly.
Alcatraz (also known as “The Rock”) as seen from the San Francisco Bay
Pacifica, with its lush green mountains, beaches, and expansive views of the ocean, also has a lot to offer. Aside from natural beauty, there is a post office, Safeway (grocery store), barbershop, and restaurants all within a two minute drive of the resort. Paisano’s Pizza and Camelot’s Fish and Chips are local favorites. A little further down the road near the beach is a day spa, specialty shopping, and even a Grocery Outlet, which is a bit easier on the budget.
If you’ve ever hoped to visit the “Golden City,” San Francisco RV Resort offers a great location with spectacular views of the Pacific. You’ll appreciate the serene sounds of the ocean lulling you to sleep after a day of hiking or sightseeing in the city.
Many thanks to San Francisco RV Resort for supporting our stay. As always, all opinions are my own.
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Very nice write and very well done.
Thank you, Pete!
Awesome and very well written! Thank you soooooo much for the invitation to dine and I’m sorry for not being there – It was a delight meeting you and you have an amazing family and life! Bravo!
hey Chaz! It was great meeting you. Look forward to seeing you again sometime. We’re heading north for the summer. Perhaps we can connect again and have that meal!