Pacifica is divided into roughly twelve distinct neighborhoods from north to south:

• Fairmont
• Westview (Pacific Highlands)
• Pacific Manor (Manor)
• Edgemar
• Sharp Park
• Fairway Park
• Vallemar and Rockaway Beach
• Pedro Point and Shelter Cove in the south west,
• Linda Mar, Linda Mar Valley, (formerly Pedro Valley or San Pedro Valley) in the south.
• Park Pacifica in south east portions of the city (called the Back of the Valley).