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Moss Beach.

Its Census reference point is in San Mateo Coastal Hills, within Coast Range. El Granada lies about 1.8 miles east of Moss Beach by reference-point distance.

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

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Author:Robert E. Nylund Source:Personal photos — Moss Beach, California
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Author:Robert E. Nylund Source:Personal photos — Moss Beach, California

Photo & credit
Moss Beach Shoreline, April 2007.jpg

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THE SETTINGSan Mateo Coastal Hills
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSan Mateo County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Moss Beach on the map

THE MOSS BEACH LAND BRIEF

Land in the
San Mateo Coastal Hills setting.

Moss Beach CDP has 2.24 square miles of land in San Mateo County. Its Census reference point is in San Mateo Coastal Hills, 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

Moss Beach and San Mateo County

Moss Beach 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

Moss Beach by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Moss Beach, or 0.1% of its total area. It is 39.4 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, Moss Beach CDP has 45.6% of the land area of nearby El Granada CDP (4.91 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Moss Beach land.

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

01

Separate Moss Beach’s place name from its government

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

02

Read the San Mateo Coastal Hills setting

San Mateo Coastal Hills 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 El Granada

El Granada is 1.8 miles east of the Moss Beach 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.

Moss Beach 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 MOSS BEACH

USGS National Map

Begin at 37.5133° N, 122.4984° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Moss Beach ↗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

Moss Beach 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

San Mateo Coastal Hills

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 Moss Beach.

El Granada lies about 1.8 miles east of Moss Beach by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Moss Beach in context

NSEWEl Granada · 1.8 miles1Montara · 2.4 miles2Half Moon Bay · 4.5 miles3Pacifica · 6.5 miles4Millbrae · 7.9 miles5Hillsborough · 8.2 miles6OUTER RING: 8.2 MILES
  1. 1
    El Granada1.8 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Montara2.4 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Half Moon Bay4.5 mi · city
  4. 4
    Pacifica6.5 mi · city
  5. 5
    Millbrae7.9 mi · city
  6. 6
    Hillsborough8.2 mi · town
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 Moss Beach
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 Moss Beach?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in San Mateo County. Moss Beach’s 2.24 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Moss Beach property in San Mateo Coastal Hills?+

No. San Mateo Coastal Hills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Moss Beach 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 El Granada as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.8 miles east of Moss Beach’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 Moss Beach?+

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 land in Moss Beach.
Your next chapter.

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