BEACH PLEASE
Text and Photography by GABRIEL SANCHEZ
MONTARA BEACH Five minutes south of Pacifica is another lesser known beach, Montara. This beach is generally less populated than Pacifica, but suffers from the same temperamental weather. It lacks the attraction of a famous fast food restaurant but makes up for that deficiency with a greater degree of privacy.
PACIFICA Located just south of San Francisco, Pacifica is a beautiful and quaint beachside town. Its beach is well kept and has the advantage of being near downtown. The weather can be temperamental yet the beach is usually well populated on weekends and holidays. If you find yourself wanting cheap Mexican food and a great view, you can dine at what has come to be known as “the most scenic Taco Bell in the world,” located at 5200 Coast Hwy right off of the beach.
TUNITAS CREEK BEACH Tunitas Creek Beach is a bit odd — the beach is hidden off of Highway 1, unlike most beaches in the area. You must travel down Tunitas Creek Road to reach it, which adds to this beach’s seclusion. Once parked, you must embark on a onemile hike to reach the locale, but the destination is worth the trek. The beach is sparsely populated and has incredible views of the sea-side cliffs. The area is quite removed, but the seclusion is what makes this beach unique.
Text by IRENE CHOI and ROY ZAWADZKI Additional memeing by FRANCES ZHUANG
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Art by VIVIAN NGUYEN
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