Find kid-friendly places in Pacifica (7)

Pacifica's western-themed playground: a ticket-booth play structure, tube slides, climbing net and wall, balance beams, a tire swing and a sandbox, set against the hills. Big reservable BBQ picnic area for parties.

Beachside Pacifica classic at Rockaway Beach with a children's menu, live music some nights, and ocean views - casual enough for sandy kids.

Beachfront at Rockaway Beach: outdoor heated pool and whirlpool, direct beach access, free parking, and Nick's restaurant next door. The affordable coastal-family basecamp 20 minutes from SF.

A surf-town pocket playground shaped like a beached boat, with a surfboard entryway, carved sea creatures and two slides at different heights. Tucked behind the Pedro Point firehouse; easy to miss, rarely crowded.

A converted rail car slinging smoky brisket and combo plates on Highway 1. Takeout-style and fast - grab and eat at the beach or nearby park. A parent-blogger's Pacifica day-trip lunch pick; her toddler approved the brisket.

A beachy spot with family-friendly trails and a giant swing overlooking the water.

A pier outside the Bay where you can catch and keep Dungeness crabs in season.