Located in San Mateo County just twelve miles south of San Francisco, Pacifica feels worlds away from it, yet is easily accessible from Highway 1. The most panoramic coastal town in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a population of approximately 38,600, Paci?ca is a unique family-oriented coastal community that prides itself on fostering a “small town” feel. The Public Works Department is supported by a $4.9 million operating budget and 65 staff across three divisions.