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Moss Beach

California, United States · North America

About Moss Beach

Moss Beach is worth a stop: 10 minutes from El Granada, 42km from Muir Woods National Monument.

Moss Beach is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 3,103, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Moss Beach sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Moss Beach to your route.

About Moss Beach

Moss Beach is a coastal census-designated place in San Mateo County, California, United States, with a year 2020 census population of 3,214. Located in Moss Beach are the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, a marine sanctuary; the Half Moon Bay Airport, the historic Moss Beach Distillery; and the Seal Cove Inn, a destination

Read more lodging property. Moss Beach has a cool coastal microclimate that gives a sense of separation from the nearby metropolitan San Francisco Bay Area and assures that summer temperatures are generally mild.

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Moss Beach offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Moss Beach located?

Moss Beach is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.5274 latitude, -122.5133 longitude.

What is the population of Moss Beach?

Moss Beach has a population of approximately 3,103 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
3,103
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.5274, -122.5133

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Ambulance
911
Fire
911
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Worth the detour from Moss Beach

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

tunnel

Tom Lantos Tunnels (Devil's Slide)

Twin highway tunnels that bypass the notorious Devil's Slide cliffs on Highway 1 south of Pacifica; the old clifftop roadbed is now a spectacular coastal trail.

5 km · about 10 min drive

cafe

Alice's Restaurant

A legendary biker and car enthusiast hangout on Skyline Boulevard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a must-stop on one of California's best riding roads.

27 km · about 30 min drive

museum

California Academy of Sciences

A unique museum combining an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum under a living green roof in Golden Gate Park.

27 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Exploratorium

A pioneering hands-on science museum on San Francisco's waterfront that inspired interactive museums worldwide.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Coit Tower

Art Deco observation tower on Telegraph Hill offering 360-degree views of San Francisco, the bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

32 km · about 35 min drive

bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

The Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Alcatraz Island

Notorious former federal penitentiary on a rocky island in San Francisco Bay that once held America's most dangerous criminals.

34 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Muir Woods National Monument

An ancient old-growth coast redwood forest just north of San Francisco, offering peaceful trails beneath towering thousand-year-old trees.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Moss Beach

  • Right hereTom Lantos Tunnels (Devil's Slide)Twin highway tunnels that bypass the notorious Devil's Slide cliffs on Highway 1 south of Pacifica; the old clifftop roadbed is now a spectacular coastal trail.
  • 33 kmGolden Gate BridgeThe Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Moss Beach.

Montara

🇺🇸 United States

2 km awayPop. 2,909

El Granada

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 5,467

Pacifica

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 39,260

Half Moon Bay

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 12,657

Hillsborough

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 11,451

Millbrae

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 22,795

Burlingame

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 30,459

San Bruno

🇺🇸 United States

15 km awayPop. 43,185

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