Baywood Park California Map

About Baywood Park, California

Baywood Park is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,580. The population density is 1045.7 people per km². Baywood Park is located at 37.5299°N, 122.3456°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94402.

Baywood Park rests on a gentle slope, a quiet residential enclave where the land breathes the salty tang of the nearby bay. It lies 2.5 miles south-south-west of San Mateo, CA (from San Mateo, CA: bearing 206°T), and is situated 6.7 miles west-north-west of Redwood City. Oak trees, their limbs gnarled like ancient mariners, cast dappled shadows on well-kept lawns, and the air, especially as dusk begins to settle, carries a cool, persistent whisper from the water. Here, the terrain is a subtle undulation, not dramatic, but enough to lend a certain character to the streets, each curve revealing a new vista of manicured gardens or the distant gleam of San Francisco Bay. The houses themselves speak of a comfortable, settled life, their architecture reflecting decades of quiet accumulation, a testament to families who have found their peace in this tranquil corner. The history of Baywood Park is one of gradual suburban growth, a slow unfurling from its agricultural roots. Once part of larger ranchlands, its development accelerated in the post-war era, drawing families seeking respite from the bustling city. The local economy, while no longer driven by farming, retains a connection to the land through its beautiful parks and the proximity to the active commercial centers of San Mateo County. It’s a place where the pace of life is measured not by the rush of industry, but by the ebb and flow of the tides and the quiet hum of neighbors tending their gardens. The distinctive character of Baywood Park lies in this understated charm, a place that doesn't shout its virtues but whispers them on the bay breeze.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Baywood Park, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Baywood Park and San Mateo County.

Detailed location data for Baywood Park includes the ZIP code (93402), telephone area code (805, 510), county seat of San Mateo County (Redwood City), and school district assignment (San Mateo 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 Baywood Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.