We were traveling up the coast and didn't know anything about the area. We were looking for someplace close to downtown San Francisco and the surrounding areas without staying in the city. Pacifica is a real gem! Such a cute little surfing town. It was quiet and cute and had everything we needed (grocery store, pizza, Mexican food, coffee shops), but most of all, the neighborhood felt safe. The house is fresh, clean, and newly updated. There was plenty of space for our family of 5. I took off 1 star because the bed in the main bedroom could have been more comfy and the neighborhood felt a little run down (although it did grow on me during our 4 night stay). Great proximity to SF, Sausalito, and wine country.