BLOG - Visit Pacifica https://www.visitpacifica.com PelicanFest/Earth Day, 2025 https://www.visitpacifica.com/pelicanfest-earth-day-2025 <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/fe29a780/dms3rep/multi/pelicanfest+2025+earth+day+pacifica+san+mateo+county+events+to+do+this+weekend+visit+pacifica+california+ocean+conservation+sustainability+beaches+kids+family+activities.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Dive into Ocean Preservation! </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <strong> WHEN: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Saturday, 4/26, 10:30AM-1:30PM </span> </h5> <h5> <br/> </h5> <h5> <strong> WHERE: </strong> </h5> <h5> <span> North Parking Lot, Linda Mar State Beach, Pacifica </span> </h5> <h5> <br/> </h5> <h5> <strong> Parking: </strong> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> $5 at Cabrillo School on Crespi Drive </span> </h5> <h5> <span> (Parking proceeds benefit the 8th grade) </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Celebrate this Earth Day with fun &amp; educational activities for kids, special guests and speakers, and dozens of environmental booths! <br/> <br/> Immerse yourself in a world of ocean conservation with activities for the whole family. This exciting event promises hours filled with discovery and fun for everyone. <br/> <br/> Take your knowledge to new heights as you learn about our resident brown pelican, find out why ocean conservation is so important for our community and beyond, and get inspired by our lineup of special guests and speakers, including elected representatives, emcees Chasta Michaelis (107.7 The Bone) and Emmy Award-winning journalist Gianna Franco (KPIX-CBS5), and pioneers in marine biology and environmental protection. <br/> <br/> Hosted by the </span> </span> <a href="https://www.pacificbeachcoalition.org/pelicanfest-2025-an-earth-day-celebration/" target="_blank"> Pacific Beach Coalition </a> <span> , PelicanFest is more than just an event, it’s a movement toward safeguarding our planet’s future, offering a unique opportunity to connect with nature and like-minded individuals. <br/> <br/> Whether you’re passionate about the ocean, eager to learn more about pelicans, or simply looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Earth Day, PelicanFest is the perfect destination. Let’s celebrate our planet together! <br/> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Environmental Booths and Demonstrations </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> California State Parks </span> </li> <li> <strong> Captain Paul Watson Foundation (Sea Shepherd) </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Cultivar Foundation, Linda Mar Water Quality Foundation </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Daly City Water &amp; Wastewater Resources Department </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Fitzgerald Marine Reserve </strong> </li> <li> <strong> International Ocean Festival </strong> </li> <li> <strong> National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) </strong> </li> <li> <strong> North Coast County Water District </strong> </li> <li> <strong> North County Fire Authority </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Pacifica’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Taskforce (CAAP) </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Pacific Coast TV </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Pacifica Land Trust </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Pacifica Environmental Family (PEF) </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Pacifica Public Works – Wastewater Division </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Pacifica rangers </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Pedro Point Headlands Stewardship and Art With a Message About Beach Trash </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Peninsula Clean Energy </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Plastic Free Future </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Rising Sun Center for Opportunity </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Recology </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Sanchez Art Center </strong> </li> <li> <strong> San Mateo Bird Alliance </strong> </li> <li> <strong> San Mateo County Libraries </strong> </li> <li> <strong> San Mateo County Sustainability Department </strong> </li> <li> <strong> San Pedro Creek Watershed </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Sierra Club – Loma Prieta Chapter </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Surfrider – San Mateo County Chapter </strong> </li> <li> <strong> And others! </strong> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Activities for all ages </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> 3D Printing </span> </li> <li> <strong> Beach Music </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Book Giveaway </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Build-a-Pelican Nest </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Chalk Art Project </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Deep Dive Pelican Dance </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Dining Like A Pelican </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Fishing For Goldfish </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Pelican Bean Bag Toss </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Pelican Button Making </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Pelican Mask Making </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Pelican Poetry </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Pelican Photo Booth </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Sea Glass Refrigerator Magnets </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Sensory Table </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Soccer Goal with Pelican </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Temporary Tattoos </strong> </li> <li> <strong> Worms, Composting, Bugs – Oh My </strong> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Food &amp; Drink </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Fruit &amp; Water Stand (Pacifican’s Care) </span> </li> <li> <strong> Starbucks Coffee </strong> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> PHOTOS FROM LAST YEAR'S WHALEFEST EVENT </span> </h5> </div> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:55:54 GMT https://www.visitpacifica.com/pelicanfest-earth-day-2025 event thumbnail main image Pacifica Polar Palooza, 2024 https://www.visitpacifica.com/pacifica-polar-palooza-2024 Tis the season! The Pacifica Polar Palooza is just around the corner! Kick off the festivities on December 6th from 6-9 PM with a magical building lighting ceremony featuring a children's choir, a special greeting from Santa, and the grand opening of the Elf Market! On December 7th, the Elf Market continues from 10 AM-4 PM. Bring the whole family to Santa's Workshop for cookie decorating, craft making, and photos with Santa! All events take place at the Pacifica Community Center - 540 Crespi Drive. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Santa and His Elves are Coming to Pacifica! </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <strong> WHEN: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Friday, 12/6, 6:00PM-9:00PM </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Saturday, 12/7, 10:00AM-4:00PM </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <strong> WHERE: </strong> </h5> <h5> <span> Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr. Pacifica, CA 94044 <span>  </span> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Tis the season! The Pacifica Polar Palooza is just around the corner with two full days packed with caroling, crafts, cookies, and the always-popular Elf Market! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Friday, December 6th </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> A magical building lighting ceremony </span> </li> <li> <span> Carols sung by the Pacifica All-School Elementary Choir (performers ages 8-12) </span> </li> <li> <span> A special greeting from Santa </span> </li> <li> <span> The grand opening of the Elf Market! </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Saturday, December 7th </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> The Elf Market </span> </li> <li> <span> Santa's Workshop </span> </li> <li> <span> Cookie decorating </span> </li> <li> <span> Craft making </span> </li> <li> <span> Photos with Santa </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Everything is ho-ho-happening at the Pacifica Community Center! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Event is free to attend and open to everyone. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> For more information: </span> </p> <p> <span> email: LMacario@Pacifica.Gov </span> </p> <p> <span> phone: 650.738.7376 <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/fe29a780/dms3rep/multi/Visit+Pacifica+Polar+Palooza+2024+Flyer+Holiday+Shopping+Christmas+Santa+Peninsula+December+Events.png" alt=""/> </div> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:44:31 GMT https://www.visitpacifica.com/pacifica-polar-palooza-2024 event thumbnail main image Small Business Saturday, 2024 https://www.visitpacifica.com/small-business-saturday-2024 <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Pacifica Goes Big for Small Business Saturday </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <strong> WHEN: </strong> <span>   Saturday, 11/30, 10:00-5:00PM </span> </h5> <h5> <strong> WHERE: </strong> <span>   Neighborhood-wide - Francisco Blvd, Palmetto Ave, Beach Blvd </span> </h5> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> In honor of Small Business Saturday, </span> </span> <a href="https://pacificaseasidemerchants.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabXGRuTE4BLhUFP3Lx7tpNzJ44FGfPVyxXvAUwWiC7p6-3ojmquPMZqip4_aem_Qk39YJ2UpF6cY4whwZedMw" target="_blank"> The Seaside Merchants Association </a> <span> <span> - part of The City of Pacifica’s vibrant </span> </span> <a href="/food-drink"> dining </a> <span> <span> and </span> </span> <a href="/shop"> small business community </a> <span> <span> - is hosting </span> </span> <strong> one of the biggest Small Business Saturdays the city has ever seen! </strong> <span>   Visitors and locals are invited to enjoy fun events (like an Elvis impersonator!) and show their support for the community on Small Business Saturday! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> On Saturday, Nov 30th, there will be a neighborhood-wide (Palmetto Ave, Francisco Blvd, Beach Blvd.) celebration featuring over 50 Pacifica &amp; Bay Area businesses with pop-up markets, events, live music, free food &amp; services, hot cocoa, and more from 10am-5pm. Read on to see who is participating and plan your day! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Ample free street parking is available. Weather should be partly cloudy (no rain). We recommend a jacket, though - we are right by the ocean! </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/fe29a780/dms3rep/multi/Pier-Sunset_MH0942-29304da5.jpg" alt="Pacifica Pier at Sunset"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <strong> HAPPENINGS </strong> </h5> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Pop-Up Markets </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Malt + Stone (see below for more detail) </span> </li> <li> <span> The Royal Bee Makers Market (see below for more detail) </span> </li> <li> <span> Golden Sol Parking Lot </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Ceramics </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Art Space On The Coast </span> </li> <li> <span> Discounted classes </span> </li> <li> <span> Hot coco bar </span> </li> <li> <span> 20% off mugs </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Food &amp; Drink </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Craftsmen Coffee </span> </li> <li> <span> Menu specials </span> </li> <li> <span> 10% off select retail </span> </li> <li> <span> Shampa's Pies </span> </li> <li> <span> $5 off large pies </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Self-Care </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Oceanside Healing </span> </li> <li> <span> $1 chair massages </span> </li> <li> <span> Free ear acupressure </span> </li> <li> <span> Free chat - Chi Nei Tsang </span> </li> <li> <span> Free drum circle </span> </li> <li> <span> Karma Wellness </span> </li> <li> <span> 15% off gift cards </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Lifestyle </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Haus Pacifica </span> </li> <li> <span> 15% off plants </span> </li> <li> <span> In The Attic </span> </li> <li> <span> Special discounts </span> </li> <li> <span> Malt + Stone </span> </li> <li> <span> 10% off retail </span> </li> <li> <span> Matilija Pantry </span> </li> <li> <span> Free tastings </span> </li> <li> <span> 10% off pantry goods </span> </li> <li> <span> Little Leaf Design </span> </li> <li> <span> Exclusive gift baskets </span> </li> <li> <span> Florey's Book Co. </span> </li> <li> <span> BOGO used books </span> </li> <li> <span> Roxy's Hat Company </span> </li> <li> <span> 20% off all hats </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Music </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Winters Matinee Show </span> </li> <li> <span> "Missprints" </span> </li> <li> <span> In The Attic </span> </li> <li> <span> Elvis impersonator from 12-2pm! </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <strong> PALMETTO POP-UP LOT </strong> </h5> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> From the Hosts </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Malt + Stone </span> </li> <li> <span> New arrivals &amp; sale </span> </li> <li> <span> Matilija Pantry </span> </li> <li> <span> Tastings &amp; discount </span> </li> <li> <span> Little Leaf Design </span> </li> <li> <span> Exclusive holiday gift baskets </span> </li> <li> <span> Karma Wellness </span> </li> <li> <span> 15% Off giftcards </span> </li> <li> <span> Shampa's Pies </span> </li> <li> <span> $5 Off large pies </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Full Vendor Line Up &amp; Offerings </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Mei-Mei Moon </span> </li> <li> <span> Mulberry blissful bedtime silks </span> </li> <li> <span> Calligrabree </span> </li> <li> <span> Handmade cards, tags, ornaments, santa letters </span> </li> <li> <span> November Moon Shop </span> </li> <li> <span> Handmade concrete home goods </span> </li> <li> <span> Mushroom &amp; Moss </span> </li> <li> <span> Small batch mushroom extracts &amp; more </span> </li> <li> <span> Linked By Soph </span> </li> <li> <span> Permanent jewelry </span> </li> <li> <span> Paloma Danger Shop </span> </li> <li> <span> Reusable home good supplies </span> </li> <li> <span> Girls Curls Jewelry </span> </li> <li> <span> Unique leather bracelets </span> </li> <li> <span> Eye of Jules </span> </li> <li> <span> Vintage repurposed goods </span> </li> <li> <span> Amidulce </span> </li> <li> <span> Mexican pastries </span> </li> <li> <span> Green Stone Creations </span> </li> <li> <span> Polymer clay accessories </span> </li> <li> <span> Traveling Sisters </span> </li> <li> <span> Interactive painting booth </span> </li> <li> <span> Thread &amp; Ember </span> </li> <li> <span> Hand embroidered goods </span> </li> <li> <span> Luna Rising </span> </li> <li> <span> Mini gua sha sessions </span> </li> <li> <span> Earthbath </span> </li> <li> <span> Pet grooming products &amp; toys </span> </li> <li> <span> Parker Pottery </span> </li> <li> <span> Handmade earthy feminine pottery </span> </li> <li> <span> Glamday Gear </span> </li> <li> <span> Handmade glam sports gear </span> </li> <li> <span> Love Light Project </span> </li> <li> <span> Nature inspired soy &amp; beeswax candles </span> </li> <li> <span> Champion Health </span> </li> <li> <span> Pet goods &amp; supplies </span> </li> <li> <span> The Busy Playbox </span> </li> <li> <span> Childrens toys &amp; sensory bins </span> </li> <li> <span> Doula Basics </span> </li> <li> <span> Full spectrum doula </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <strong> ROYAL BEE YARN COMPANY POP-UP LOT </strong> </h5> <h5> <span> <br/> Full Vendor Line Up &amp; Offerings </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Sawdust &amp; Sand Woodwork </span> </li> <li> <span> Dewey's Garden </span> </li> <li> <span> Mama J Glass </span> </li> <li> <span> McQuade's Celtic Chutney </span> </li> <li> <span> Ayda's Kreates </span> </li> <li> <span> Sib Inks </span> </li> <li> <span> Shen Aroma Farm </span> </li> <li> <span> Pacifica Seaglass </span> </li> <li> <span> Lovey's Tea Shop </span> </li> <li> <span> Bootlegger Beanies </span> </li> </ul> </div> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:31:12 GMT hkiziltug@pacifica.gov (Harun Kiziltug) https://www.visitpacifica.com/small-business-saturday-2024 thumbnail main image