Local historians from the Pacifica Historical Society and guest docents lead colorful tours of the Mazza Castle.

Hear the history of the Castle, from its dramatic appearance on a Pacifica hillside following the Great San Francisco Earthquake in 1906, to its evolution into a historic speakeasy and then Coast Guard barracks during WWII. Guests will be treated to a video welcome and introduction by the Castle’s final owner and inspired donor, Salvatore (Sam) Mazza whose largesse created the Sam Mazza Foundation, a 501©3 non-profit funding the arts. Docents will regale guests with stories including the many mysteries and rumors surrounding this historic landmark. Lucky guests may even see one of our many ghosts – but don’t worry, they’re friendly!

Enjoy a room-by-room tour followed by delightful refreshments in the solarium, one of the Castle’s many rooms with a view.

• The tours, for adults only, are approximately 90 minutes in duration.
• The Castle is not wheelchair accessible. Tours require navigating some stairs.
• No outside food/drink, spiked heels, or pets are permitted.
• The Castle is a non-smoking property.

In addition to regular monthly tours and music salons, the Mazza Castle hosts two special tour events: a Holiday Tea &Tour and Mother’s Day Tea & Tour. You can learn more and book tickets for those events here.

Tour Dates & tickets

Arriving TO the castle

900 Mirador Terrace in Pacifica’s Sharp Park

GPS navigation typically routes visitors up a very steep hill with poor traction. To avoid the hill on your approach to the Castle, follow these directions.

Highway 1 coming from the North

1. EXIT Paloma Avenue.
2. Make a LEFT on Paloma
3. Make a RIGHT on Mirador Terrace.
4. To avoid the steep hill, take an IMMEDIATE LEFT on Carmel Ave.
5. Make a RIGHT on Vallejo Terrace and veer right onto San Pablo Terrace.
6. Limited parking is available on the street and in the parking lot on the right as you approach the Castle on San Pablo Terrace.

1. EXIT Clarendon Road/Oceana Boulevard.
2. Make a RIGHT at Paloma.
3. Make a RIGHT on Mirador Terrace.
4. To avoid the steep hill, take an IMMEDIATE LEFT on Carmel Ave.
5. Make a RIGHT on Vallejo Terrace and veer RIGHT onto San Pablo Terrace.
6. Limited parking is available on the street and in the parking lot on the right as you approach the Castle on San Pablo Terrace.