Photo above: Hi Point Moss Beach CA by Don Ramey Logan. By Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Moss Beach, West of Highway 1 Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Moss Beach neighborhood guideUnincorporated
Moss Beach is an unincorporated coastal community about 20 miles south of San Francisco, and this MLS area covers the homes between Highway 1 and the ocean.
It began as a resort, with its first hotel built in 1881, and grew with the Ocean Shore Railroad. Today the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, the historic Moss Beach Distillery and Seal Cove are all on this side of the highway.
It is one of the few places on the coast where single family homes have sold near $1.2 million, with a cool coastal climate and mild summers.
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Moss Beach, West of Highway 1 is shaded. Borders follow MLSListings area lines. Zoom in for street detail, or browse all neighborhood guides.
At a glance
- Coastside homes between Highway 1 and the Pacific
- Median house sale about $1.17M over the last 12 months (5 sales, MLSListings)
- Fitzgerald Marine Reserve tidepools and bluff trails
- Unincorporated San Mateo County, population 3,214 (2020 census, all of Moss Beach)
- Cabrillo Unified School District
Homes and Streets
Homes range from older beach cottages to newer custom houses on streets such as California Avenue, North Lake Street and Ellendale Road.
Ask about septic or sewer service, water connections, coastal bluff setbacks and the San Gregorio Fault for any address near the ocean.
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Homes for Sale in and Around Moss Beach
Three current listings, updated automatically from the MLS. Tap a home for photos and details.
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Listing data from MLSListings Inc. through IDX, shown with each listing broker. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and listings may be held by brokerages other than Coldwell Banker.
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Public Schools Nearby
Cabrillo Unified School District serves the coast; confirm the school for a specific address with the district. School grades are overall Niche grades from the 2027 Niche rankings, pulled November 14, 2026. Source: Niche. Select a grade to open that school on Niche.
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Moss Beach, West of Highway 1 FAQ
Is Moss Beach part of Half Moon Bay?
No. Moss Beach is an unincorporated community in San Mateo County, north of Half Moon Bay and south of Montara.
What is near Moss Beach west of Highway 1?
The Fitzgerald Marine Reserve tidepools, Seal Cove, the Moss Beach Distillery and the Pillar Point Bluff trails.
What do houses sell for here?
The median house sale was about $1.17 million over the 12 months ending November 8, 2026, across 5 sales in MLSListings.
How can I find homes for sale in Moss Beach, West of Highway 1?
Browse current listings in Moss Beach on Joseph Suarez's site, or join his off-market list to hear about homes before they are listed publicly. Thinking of selling? Request a free home valuation for a local estimate based on recent nearby sales.
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Updated November 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: Moss Beach, California (Wikipedia), Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (Wikipedia), Pillar Point Bluff (Wikipedia), Cabrillo Unified School District (Wikipedia), MLSListings closed sales, November 9, 2025 to November 8, 2026, Wikimedia Commons (photos). Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.