Ben Lomond California Map

About Ben Lomond, California

Ben Lomond is a locality in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,858. The population density is 316.0 people per km². Ben Lomond is located at 37.0891°N, 122.0864°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95005.

Ben Lomond rests in a fold of the Santa Cruz Mountains, where the air, thick with the scent of redwood and damp earth, carries the murmur of the San Lorenzo River. It lies 8.5 miles north-north-west of Santa Cruz, CA (from Santa Cruz, CA: bearing 339°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-west of Live Oak. The landscape here is a deep green, a place of shadows and filtered sunlight, where ancient trees stand sentinel over winding roads and scattered homes. Ferns unfurl in shaded glades, and the quiet hum of insects is often the loudest sound, punctuated by the occasional call of a Steller's jay. The terrain itself is a study in gentle, yet persistent, inclines, the land rising and falling like a sleeping giant, its contours softened by moss and fallen needles, a constant invitation to explore its hidden pathways. The history of Ben Lomond is entwined with the logging industry that once shaped these mountains, the echoes of axes and sawmills now replaced by the gentle rustle of leaves. Later, it became a haven for artists and writers, drawn by the tranquility and the profound, quiet beauty of the redwoods, a legacy that still imbues the community with a creative spirit. Today, Ben Lomond retains its connection to the natural world, its economy a blend of local businesses catering to residents and visitors drawn to its serene setting, with the San Lorenzo River a constant, flowing presence, its cool waters a lifeline and a source of enduring peace.

About This Ben Lomond Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ben Lomond, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.089114, -122.086353. 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 Ben Lomond and Santa Cruz County.

Detailed location data for Ben Lomond includes the ZIP code (95005), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Santa Cruz County (Santa Cruz), and school district assignment (San Lorenzo Valley 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 Ben Lomond is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.