Agua Caliente California Map

About Agua Caliente, California

Agua Caliente is a locality in Sonoma County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Agua Caliente is located at 38.3241°N, 122.4880°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95476.

Agua Caliente unfurls itself in a landscape where the Sonoma hills begin to soften their slopes, a place where the verdant sweep of vineyards meets the more rugged scrub of chaparral. It lies 10.3 miles north-east of Petaluma, CA (from Petaluma, CA: bearing 52°T), and is situated 2.8 miles north-west of Sonoma. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a peculiar blend of dry earth and the faint, sweet perfume of ripening grapes, a scent that seems to cling to the very dust motes dancing in the slanted sunlight. Winding country roads, edged with the stoic grace of cypress trees, lead past weathered barns and fields that stretch out like rumpled blankets, their textures shifting from the deep green of summer to the ochre of approaching autumn. The creek, which lends its name to the area, often runs low in the dry months, becoming more of a whisper through its stony bed than a roaring presence, a subtle reminder of the region’s water-wise existence. The history of Agua Caliente is deeply entwined with the land's bounty, a narrative shaped by the cycles of agriculture and the enduring appeal of its natural springs. For generations, this valley has nurtured grapes that find their way into bottles bearing distinguished Sonoma County labels, a quiet but significant contribution to the local economy. The legacy of early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the restorative qualities of the thermal waters, can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the unhurried rhythm of daily life. While not a place of grand pronouncements, Agua Caliente possesses a distinctive character, a subtle resilience born from its connection to the earth and a deep, abiding sense of place.

About This Agua Caliente Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Agua Caliente, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.32408, -122.488037. 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 Agua Caliente and Sonoma County.

Detailed location data for Agua Caliente includes the ZIP code (95476), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Sonoma County (Santa Rosa), and school district assignment. 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 Agua Caliente is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.