Moss Beach California Map

About Moss Beach, California

Moss Beach is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,683. The population density is 520.5 people per km². Moss Beach is located at 37.5274°N, 122.5133°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94038.

Moss Beach unfolds along the rugged California coast, a place where the Pacific's insistent breath shapes the land and the air carries the sharp, clean tang of salt and kelp. It lies 6.1 miles south-south-west of Pacifica, CA (from Pacifica, CA: bearing 194°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-west of San Bruno. Here, bluffs of ochre earth, softened by a persistent mist, give way to coves of dark sand strewn with driftwood bleached bone-white by sun and sea. The low, rolling hills behind the coast are carpeted in a dense, wind-sculpted scrub, a resilient green that holds its own against the sweeping vistas of the ocean. Even on the clearest days, a certain maritime haze softens the horizon, blurring the line between the deep sapphire of the sea and the pale, ethereal blue of the sky, lending a timeless quality to the landscape. The history of Moss Beach is as much tied to the sea as it is to the land, a story woven from the threads of early agricultural endeavors and the enduring allure of coastal living. For generations, the fertile soil here, warmed by the sun and tempered by the ocean breezes, yielded abundant crops, a legacy still hinted at by the occasional weathered barn or overgrown orchard. More recently, Moss Beach has become a sanctuary for those seeking a quieter existence, its economy now leaning towards the service sector and the modest charm of local businesses that cater to both residents and the steady stream of visitors drawn to its natural beauty. The Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, a jewel in its crown, protects a vibrant intertidal zone, a living testament to the ecological richness that defines this stretch of San Mateo County's coastline, where the rhythm of the tides dictates the pulse of daily life.

About This Moss Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moss Beach, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.52744, -122.513312. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Moss Beach and San Mateo County.

Detailed location data for Moss Beach includes the ZIP code (94038), telephone area code (415, 628), county seat of San Mateo County (Redwood City), and school district assignment (Cabrillo Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Moss Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.