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Berkeley California Map

Explore Berkeley, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Berkeley, California

How to Use This Berkeley, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Berkeley, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Berkeley.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Berkeley
State	California (CA)
County	Alameda County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.865673
Longitude	-122.298725
Population	124,321
Density	4601.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	94704, 94708, 94701, 94702, 94703
Area Code	510
County Seat	Oakland
School District	Berkeley Unified School District

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About Berkeley, California

Berkeley is a locality in Alameda County, California, United States. With a population of 124,321, Berkeley is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 4601.3 people per km². Berkeley is located at 37.8657°N, 122.2987°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Berkeley is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 94704, 94708, 94701.

Berkeley rises from the flat plains of the shoreline toward the steep, sun-drenched slopes that define its dramatic elevation. It lies 1.7 miles southeast of Albany, CA (from Albany, CA: bearing 128°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north of Oakland. The Pacific Ocean sits only two miles to the west, casting a pale, saline mist that often clings to the morning windows before the afternoon heat burns it away. Within the urban grid, the green expanse of Ohlone Park provides a public commons where the pulse of the streets slows beneath mature trees. A mile distant, the gentle currents of Codornices Creek trace a hidden path through the neighborhood, while the tranquil waters of Lake Anza offer a reflective contrast to the bustling activity of the hills. On the eastern horizon, the distant peaks of the Coast Ranges stand as a jagged, violet silhouette against the sky, reminding inhabitants of the geological weight that rests beneath the pavement.

Berkeley emerged from the transformation of Spanish land grants into a center of intellectual ambition, formalizing its identity through the establishment of a premier university. The early development of the region was guided by a desire to craft a scholarly enclave that looked outward toward the horizon, creating a layout that respects the natural contours of the rising terrain. Over many decades, the architectural character shifted from modest wood-frame structures to the sprawling, ornate campus buildings that now anchor the local memory. This foundational drive for inquiry and institutional growth attracted thinkers and laborers alike, ensuring that Berkeley remained a site of constant reinvention. The legacy of these formative years persists in the preservation of historic homes that climb the ridges, their shingles weathered by the salt air and the passage of time.

Berkeley sustains a complex economy driven by the interplay of high-level research, technological innovation, and a robust service sector that caters to a diverse population. The University of California, Berkeley, serves as the primary engine of this vitality, fostering industries that range from biotechnology to specialized engineering and digital development. Infrastructure in Berkeley is designed to manage the high density of daily commuters, with transit arteries acting as the veins of the region, connecting the dense intellectual hubs to the wider metropolitan world. Nearby, the quiet beauty of Faculty Glade provides a shaded sanctuary where the frantic pace of the professional landscape momentarily dissolves. This synergy between academic rigor and private enterprise creates a climate where the pursuit of new knowledge is as essential to the local identity as the maintenance of the physical city itself.

Berkeley maintains a cultural landscape defined by a legacy of activism, a deep appreciation for the arts, and a collegiate spirit that permeates every season. The California Golden Bears draw massive crowds to athletic venues, where the roar of the stadium echoes against the hills, while annual street festivals celebrate the creative and culinary diversity of the local population. Landmarks like the Sather Tower rise above the canopy, acting as a beacon for those navigating the winding streets below. Notable figures such as the poet Robert Frost and the physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer have left an indelible mark on the intellectual atmosphere, contributing to a reputation for challenging the status quo. Whether walking through the public spaces or observing the fog drifting in from the Pacific Ocean, one senses that Berkeley remains a place where the collision of tradition and radical thought is part of the daily rhythm.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Berkeley Marina (Attraction) — 0.5 mi, 264° W
Downtown Berkeley (Landmark) — 1.6 mi, 082° E
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 081° E
Sather Tower (The Campanile) (Landmark) — 2.2 mi, 079° E
University of California, Berkeley (Landmark) — 2.2 mi, 079° E
Hearst Greek Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 2.3 mi, 078° E
UC Berkeley Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 2.6 mi, 083° E
Lawrence Hall of Science (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 077° E
Botanical Garden, University of California, Berkeley (Nature Reserve) — 3.1 mi, 075° E
Tilden Regional Park (Nature Reserve) — 4.5 mi, 051° NE
Holton Studio Frame Makers (Gallery) — 0.0 mi, 015° N
Takara Sake Museum (Museum) — 0.0 mi, 292° W
Ohlone Dancers (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 337° NW
AmphitheaterLAB (Theatre) — 0.1 mi, 167° S
Aquatic Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 237° SW
West Berkeley Shellmound (Historic Ruins) — 0.2 mi, 334° NW
Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 324° NW
Adventure Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 258° W
Cesar Chavez Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 292° W
Shoh (Gallery) — 0.9 mi, 341° N
Rancho Codornices (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 031° NE
Historic McGee-Spaulding District (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 101° E
Farms: In West Berkeley? (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 028° NE
2727 California Street (Arts Centre) — 1.3 mi, 115° SE
Florence Schwimley Little Theater (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 082° E
Berkeley Historical Society (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 079° E
Albany Mudflats State Marine Park (Marine Protected Area) — 1.7 mi, 340° N
Angel Island State Park (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 268° W
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 7.0 mi, 247° SW · 113k acres
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 11.6 mi, 243° SW · 8,946 acres

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