Beaumont California Map

About Beaumont, California

Beaumont is a locality in Riverside County, California, United States. It has a population of 56,266. The population density is 697.8 people per km². Beaumont is located at 33.9295°N, 116.9772°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 92223.

Beaumont rises from the arid embrace of the San Gorgonio Pass, a place where the wind, a constant companion, shapes the very character of the land. It lies 5.8 miles west of Banning, CA (from Banning, CA: bearing 273°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-south-east of Yucaipa. The terrain here is a study in subtle contrasts: rolling hills, often tinged with the ochre and rust of dry earth, meet the more dramatic rise of the San Jacinto Mountains to the south, their peaks sometimes dusted with snow even as the valley below basks in sun. Scrub oak and chaparral cling tenaciously to the slopes, their muted greens and greys a testament to resilience, while the air itself carries the dry, clean scent of sun-baked sage. The light in Beaumont often possesses a particular clarity, especially in the late afternoon, when it casts long, sharp shadows that emphasize the contours of the pass, lending a quiet dignity to the landscape. This high desert gateway has long been a crossroads, its history tied to the passage of people and goods through the formidable San Gorgonio Pass. For generations, it was a vital route for those venturing westward, and later, its strategic position fostered the development of railroads and highways, laying the groundwork for its present-day economy, which leans on logistics, transportation, and a growing residential base. The presence of the San Gorgonio Pass National Scenic Byway underscores the area's significance as a natural corridor, drawing visitors who appreciate the raw beauty of the surrounding mountains and the stark, open skies. Beaumont’s character is one of quiet perseverance, a settlement that has adapted to its environment, its days marked by the steady hum of traffic and the enduring presence of the vast, indifferent landscape.

About This Beaumont Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Beaumont, 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 Beaumont and Riverside County.

Detailed location data for Beaumont includes the ZIP code (92223), telephone area code (714), county seat of Riverside County (Riverside), and school district assignment (Beaumont Unified 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 Beaumont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.