9 active listings near Moss Beach | |
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👍 USDA, * Price Change, * New, * Sale Pending | |
$750,000 | 👍 888 Ocean Blvd |
$490,000 | 👍 104 Barranca Ln Unit 104 |
$417,999 | 👍 119 LA Granada Ln Unit 119 |
$349,000 | 👍 148 Culebra Ln Unit 148 |
$349,000 | 👍* 108 Corona Ln Unit 108 |
$15,000 | 👍 Sunshine Valley Rd |
Interested in fun facts and the history of Moss Beach, CA?
Then read on!
- Moss Beach is a small coastal town located just 25 miles south of San Francisco.
- It was named after mosses that grew on the beach rocks and cliffs.
- One of the main attractions of Moss Beach is the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, a protected natural area that features tide pools, coastal bluffs, and a variety of marine life including harbor seals and gray whales.
- The Moss Beach Distillery, established in 1927, was a popular speakeasy during Prohibition and is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a former patron.
- The coastal trail at Moss Beach offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and connects to nearby beaches and parks.
- The town has a rich history in agriculture, particularly in growing artichokes, which were once the main crop in the area.
- Moss Beach was originally part of the Rancho Miramontes land grant, which was given to Jose Antonio Sanchez by the Mexican government in the mid-1800s.