Pacifica Municipal Pier is closed. The City of Pacifica lists the pier as closed as of June 4, 2026. Do not plan a crabbing trip here until the city posts a reopening.
Many older guides still recommend Pacifica Pier, but the facility is closed. Use the current official alternatives below to avoid a wasted trip.
What to check before returning
- City of Pacifica pier status
- CDFW San Francisco-area regulations
- CDFW in-season restrictions and closures
California’s license exemption applies only at legally defined public piers, jetties and breakwaters. It does not make every marina dock license-free. Dungeness seasons, domoic-acid notices and trap restrictions can change independently.
Closure status checked August 13, 2026. Consider Half Moon Bay, Bodega Bay or Humboldt Bay, after verifying current local access.