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Pacifica, California

Pacifica is a city in San Mateo County, California, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean between San Francisco and Half Moon Bay.
Population 38,640

Top Events in Pacifica History

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1769Infrastructure
An expedition led by Gaspar de Portolà sighted the bay by climbing the hills of Sweeney Ridge in Pacifica on November 4, 1769.
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1786History
In the Spanish era, Pacifica was the site of the San Pedro Valley Mission Outpost (1786–1793) of Mission Dolores.
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1839Culture
The city is located on a part of the Mexican land grant Rancho San Pedro given to Francisco Sanchez in 1839.
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1846Architecture
Pacifica is also the site of the still-extant Mexican-era Sánchez Adobe, built in 1846.
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1901History
Rosenthal who was born on April 8, 1901, and died December 27, 2008.
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1931History
Pacifica is also home to the Sharp Park Golf Course, which was designed in 1931 by architect Alister MacKenzie.
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1944Education
== Notable residents == Chuy Campusano (1944–1997), Chicano muralist Anthony Gordon former college football player for the Washington State Cougars and current free agent in the...
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1957Government
Pacifica was incorporated in 1957, relatively recently in the history of San Mateo County.
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1960Architecture
In 1960, the city seal was designed by resident Ralph Barkey, who was inspired by Ralph Stackpole's towering "Pacifica" statue produced for the 1939–1940 Golden Gate Internation...
10
1969Government
Pacifica also previously had an established elementary school from 1969 to 2005 known as Oddstad (Oddstad Andres) Elementary located in the Park Pacifica neighborhood.

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Historical Timeline

1769Infrastructure
An expedition led by Gaspar de Portolà sighted the bay by climbing the hills of Sweeney Ridge in Pacifica on November 4, 1769.
1786History
In the Spanish era, Pacifica was the site of the San Pedro Valley Mission Outpost (1786–1793) of Mission Dolores.
1839Culture
The city is located on a part of the Mexican land grant Rancho San Pedro given to Francisco Sanchez in 1839.
1846Architecture
Pacifica is also the site of the still-extant Mexican-era Sánchez Adobe, built in 1846.
1901History
Rosenthal who was born on April 8, 1901, and died December 27, 2008.
1931History
Pacifica is also home to the Sharp Park Golf Course, which was designed in 1931 by architect Alister MacKenzie.
1944Education
== Notable residents == Chuy Campusano (1944–1997), Chicano muralist Anthony Gordon former college football player for the Washington State Cougars and current free agent in the...
1957Government
Pacifica was incorporated in 1957, relatively recently in the history of San Mateo County.
1960Architecture
In 1960, the city seal was designed by resident Ralph Barkey, who was inspired by Ralph Stackpole's towering "Pacifica" statue produced for the 1939–1940 Golden Gate Internation...
1969Government
Pacifica also previously had an established elementary school from 1969 to 2005 known as Oddstad (Oddstad Andres) Elementary located in the Park Pacifica neighborhood.
1973Architecture
The Reverend Herschell Harkins Memorial pier was constructed in 1973 and was designed to carry sewage piping out to sea.
1983History
The National Weather Service has maintained a cooperative weather station in Pacifica since November 1, 1983.
1987History
The highest temperature on record was 102 °F (39 °C) on October 5, 1987, and the lowest temperature was 23 °F (−5 °C) on December 22, 1990.
1990History
Annual precipitation averages 30.29 inches (769 mm) and has ranged from 15.88 inches (403 mm) in 1990 to 43.17 inches (1,097 mm) in 1996.
1992History
It was closed in 1992 due to corrosion of some of the structure.
1995History
Since then the pier has been repaired and is a well known fishing spot; on July 8–9, 1995, over 1,000 salmon were caught from the pier.
1997Education
In 1997, he formed the Rob Schneider Music Foundation to support its school music program, and has since donated approximately $2 million.
1998History
The most rainfall in one month was 18.05 inches (458 mm) in February 1998 and the most rainfall in 24 hours was 5.00 inches (127 mm) on December 27, 2004.
2000History
=== 2000 === At the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the city was $31,737, and the median family income was $48,361 (these figures had risen to $52,000 and $62,...
2003History
The 2003 film House of Sand and Fog and the 2012 Chasing Mavericks were also filmed in Pacifica.
2005History
2005 marked the opening of the top-ranked Pacifica Skatepark.
2007Military
The 2007 National Book Award finalist Story of a Girl by Sara Zarr is set in Pacifica.
2009History
On national television, Guy Fieri visited Gorilla BBQ for the fifth season of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in 2009.
2017History
In 2017, it was adapted into a Lifetime movie.
2019History
According to the California Secretary of State, as of February 10, 2019, Pacifica has 25,029 registered voters.
2023History
The median household income in 2023 was $156,819, and the per capita income was $69,917.

Did You Know?

1
Pacifica is located in the state of California.
2
Pacifica has a population of 38,640 residents.
3
As of the 2020 census, Pacifica had a population of 38,640.

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Famous People from Pacifica, California

RA
Ralph Alvarado
Physician, Politician · Born Apr 30, 1970 · Age 55
CC
Chuy Campusano
Visual Artist · Born 1944 · Died 1997 (age 53)
RK
Ryland King
Founder, Executive Director Of Sprout Up Non-Profit · Born Feb 15, 1990 · Age 36
ML
MC Lars
Rapper, Producer,, Educator · Born Oct 6, 1982 · Age 43
AG
Al Gordon
Writer · Born Jun 22, 1953 · Age 72
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