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Montara.

Its Census reference point is in Santa Cruz Mountains, within Coast Range. Moss Beach lies about 2.4 miles south of Montara by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Montara, California
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Montara, California · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Montara, California from above

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THE SETTINGSanta Cruz Mountains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSan Mateo County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Montara on the map

THE MONTARA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Santa Cruz Mountains setting.

Montara CDP has 3.88 square miles of land in San Mateo County. Its Census reference point is in Santa Cruz Mountains, within Coast Range.

Pacific-facing coastal mountains support moisture-loving conifers, with marine terraces, dunes and beaches along the ocean edge. Inland slopes and the immediate coast have different vegetation patterns.

Regional context: Coast Range ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Montara and San Mateo County

Montara is associated with San Mateo County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

San Mateo County

Montara by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Montara, or 0% of its total area. It is 39.5 percentage points lower than the 39.5% recorded for San Mateo County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Montara CDP has 1.7 times the land area of nearby Moss Beach CDP (2.24 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Montara land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Montara’s place name from its government

Montara is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Montara address as city approval. San Mateo County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Santa Cruz Mountains setting

Santa Cruz Mountains belongs to Coast Range. Does the parcel lie on a coastal terrace, a valley floor or a forested slope, and how does the access route cross that terrain?

03

Check the route, beyond Moss Beach

Moss Beach is 2.4 miles south of the Montara reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Montara resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON MONTARA

USGS National Map

Begin at 37.5483° N, 122.4924° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Montara ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of San Mateo

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of San Mateo ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Montara data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Santa Cruz Mountains

Explore the agency mapping behind the Coast Range context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional California landowner resources

California State Geoportal

Official state geospatial datasets for land, water, boundaries, and environmental research.

California fire-hazard maps

State Fire Marshal information and map access for current Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Montara.

Moss Beach lies about 2.4 miles south of Montara by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Montara in context

NSEWMoss Beach · 2.4 miles1El Granada · 2.8 miles2Pacifica · 4.1 miles3Millbrae · 6.1 miles4Half Moon Bay · 6.3 miles5San Bruno · 6.3 miles6OUTER RING: 6.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Moss Beach2.4 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    El Granada2.8 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Pacifica4.1 mi · city
  4. 4
    Millbrae6.1 mi · city
  5. 5
    Half Moon Bay6.3 mi · city
  6. 6
    San Bruno6.3 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within California; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Montara
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Montara?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in San Mateo County. Montara’s 3.88 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Montara property in Santa Cruz Mountains?+

No. Santa Cruz Mountains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Montara boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Moss Beach as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.4 miles south of Montara’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Montara?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your next chapter.

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