Pacifica means peace in Spanish but the city actually got the name as a result of a contest in 1957 when nine local communities along the coast, 15 miles south of San Francisco, incorporated. Pacifica was the location of Don Gaspar de Portola's camp, from which he lead the expedition responsible for the European discovery of San Francisco Bay in 1769.

Pacific Grove is situated in California's central coast, on the Monterey Peninsula and Pacific Coast. The city is known as America's last hometown and the butterfly capital of the world.

The community of Pala lies in northern San Diego County, approximately 6 miles east of Interstate 15. Its name derives from a local Native American word meaning "place of water." Its population, including surrounding areas, is 1,820, according to the 2000 census figures for the Pala ZIP code, 92059.

The Spaniards named this mountain "Palomar" meaning "dovecote" or "pigeon roost," for the band-tailed pigeon that makes its home here year-round. It is best known for Palomar Observatory, which sits grandly in a clearing near the top of the mountain. The observatory is operated by the California Institute of Technology. The mountain is also host to Palomar Mountain State Park and to various residences. The population of the area is 225, according to the 2000 census figures for the Palomar Mountain ZIP code, 92060.

Patterson is a rapidly growing city on the west side of Stanislaus County, about 15 miles southwest of Modesto, the county seat. Its location near Interstate 5 makes it attractive to commuters from the San Francisco Bay Area.

The community of Pauma Valley lies in northern San Diego County, at the base of Palomar Mountain. Its name derives from the Native American word for a village formerly in this area. Its population, including surrounding areas, is 2,607, according to the 2000 census figures for the Pauma Valley ZIP code, 92061.

Pearsonville, California, ZIP 93527, is a desert outpost at the southern border of Inyo County, near the junction of U.S. Highway 395 and California State Route 14.

The community of Pine Valley lies along Interstate 8 in eastern San Diego County, 40 miles east of downtown San Diego. Its population, including surrounding areas, is 1,598, according to the 2000 census figures for the Pine Valley ZIP code, 91962.

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Planada is a small community in Merced County, nine miles due east of Merced on state route 140. Like much of the Central Valley, Planada has an agriculture-based economy; the community includes migrant labor settlements.

Point Richmond is a neighborhood in Richmond California, though geographically distinct from the main City.

The community of Potrero lies along California Route 94 in eastern San Diego County, 40 miles east of downtown San Diego. Its population, including the surrounding area, is only 899, according to the 2000 census figures for the Potrero ZIP code, 91963.

The city of Poway lies east of Interstate 15, approximately 20 miles north of downtown San Diego. Its population, including some surrounding areas, is 47,957, according to the 2000 census figures for the Poway ZIP code, 92064.

Pozo is in San Luis Obispo county, elevation 145 feet, population 52.