Alviso California Map

About Alviso, California

Alviso is a locality in Santa Clara County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Alviso is located at 37.4261°N, 121.9752°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95002.

Alviso squats at the edge of a vast, shimmering expanse, where the land surrenders to the briny breath of the South Bay. It lies 3.8 miles west of Milpitas, CA (from Milpitas, CA: bearing 268°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-west of San Jose. Marsh grasses, bleached by the sun and whipped by the persistent wind, stretch in endless, undulating waves towards a horizon that melts into the hazy sky. The air here carries a distinct tang, a salty perfume mingled with the earthy scent of mudflats exposed at low tide, where the skeletal remains of piers jut like forgotten ribs from the water. Gulls wheel and cry overhead, their calls sharp against the hushed stillness, and the distant hum of traffic on the freeway is a faint counterpoint to the elemental symphony of wind and water. The light, especially as dusk begins to descend, possesses a particular luminescence, softening the stark lines of the landscape and casting long, ethereal shadows across the wetlands. This is a place shaped by the restless tides and the industrious spirit of those who sought sustenance from its waters and fertile soil. For generations, Alviso was a vital hub for fishing and farming, its economy once buoyed by the bounty of the bay and the rich alluvial plains. The remnants of its past linger in the weathered facades of its older buildings and the quiet, almost reverent way the remaining residents speak of its history, a history that whispers of steamboats and bustling docks. Today, while the agricultural heritage still holds a gentle sway, Alviso has become a gateway to the technological heart of Silicon Valley, its edges now brushed by the sleek chrome and glass of innovation, yet the enduring character of the marshland, with its untamed beauty and the quiet resilience of its people, remains the soul of Alviso.

About This Alviso Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alviso, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.426051, -121.975237. 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 Alviso and Santa Clara County.

Detailed location data for Alviso includes the ZIP code (95002), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Santa Clara County (San Jose), 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 Alviso is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.