Alpine California Map

About Alpine, California

Alpine is a locality in San Diego County, California, United States. It has a population of 15,180. The population density is 223.0 people per km². Alpine is located at 32.8351°N, 116.7664°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91901.

Alpine sits where the coastal influence begins to surrender to the inland heights, a place where rolling hills meet the rugged contours of the foothills. It lies 11.7 miles east-north-east of El Cajon, CA (from El Cajon, CA: bearing 76°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east of Winter Gardens. The air here, even on a warm afternoon, carries a certain crispness, a promise of cooler evenings to come, as if the very breath of the mountains has settled upon the landscape. Scrub oak and chaparral cling to the slopes, their muted greens and browns a testament to the dry summers, while scattered live oaks offer pockets of deeper shade. The land itself seems to possess a patient, enduring quality, shaped not by sudden dramatic forces but by the slow, persistent work of wind and sun. One might notice the way the light catches the dry grasses in the late afternoon, turning them to a pale, shimmering gold, a fleeting beauty against the enduring earth. The story of Alpine is one of hardy pioneers drawn by the promise of fertile land, a narrative etched into the very contours of its agricultural past. Once a hub for citrus groves and dairy farms, its economy has since diversified, finding new roots in the services and retail that cater to its growing population and the commuters who find a quieter life here. The old spirit of self-reliance, however, still seems to linger, a subtle undercurrent in the way the local businesses operate and the community gathers. Though not a place of grand monuments, its distinctive character lies in its unpretentious charm and the enduring connection to the natural world that surrounds it, a constant reminder of the earth’s slow, unfolding story.

About This Alpine Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alpine, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.835052, -116.766411. 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 Alpine and San Diego County.

Detailed location data for Alpine includes the ZIP code (93550), telephone area code (408, 669, 949), county seat of San Diego County (San Diego), and school district assignment (Grossmont Union High 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 Alpine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.