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Pacifica.

Its Census reference point is in Santa Cruz Mountains, within Coast Range. San Bruno lies about 2.8 miles northeast of Pacifica 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 Pacifica, California
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Pacifica, California from above

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

THE PACIFICA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Santa Cruz Mountains setting.

Pacifica city has 12.6 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

Pacifica and San Mateo County

Pacifica 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

Pacifica by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Pacifica, 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, Pacifica city has 2.3 times the land area of nearby San Bruno city (5.49 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Pacifica land.

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

01

Locate the parcel within Pacifica

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Pacifica. Check the San Mateo County geography against the actual property location.

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 San Bruno

San Bruno is 2.8 miles northeast of the Pacifica 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.

Pacifica 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 PACIFICA

USGS National Map

Begin at 37.6066° N, 122.4772° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Pacifica ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Pacifica

Use this municipal 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 City Of Pacifica ↗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

Pacifica data

View Census information selected by this city’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 Pacifica.

San Bruno lies about 2.8 miles northeast of Pacifica by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Pacifica in context

NSEWSan Bruno · 2.8 miles1Montara · 4.1 miles2Millbrae · 4.2 miles3Colma · 5 miles4Broadmoor · 5.9 miles5Burlingame · 6.3 miles6OUTER RING: 6.3 MILES
  1. 1
    San Bruno2.8 mi · city
  2. 2
    Montara4.1 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Millbrae4.2 mi · city
  4. 4
    Colma5 mi · town
  5. 5
    Broadmoor5.9 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Burlingame6.3 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 Pacifica
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 Pacifica?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in San Mateo County. Pacifica’s 12.6 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Pacifica property in Santa Cruz Mountains?+

No. Santa Cruz Mountains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Pacifica 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 San Bruno as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.8 miles northeast of Pacifica’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 Pacifica?+

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 Pacifica.
Your next chapter.

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