Black Point-Green Point California Map

About Black Point-Green Point, California

Black Point-Green Point is a locality in Marin County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,655. The population density is 220.3 people per km². Black Point-Green Point is located at 38.1121°N, 122.5194°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94945.

Black Point-Green Point unfolds as a landscape of subtle transitions, where the rugged coastline yields to rolling hills dotted with scrub oak and chaparral. It lies 2.8 miles east of Novato, CA (from Novato, CA: bearing 83°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of San Rafael. The air, perpetually kissed by the Pacific, carries the briny tang of kelp and the fainter, sweeter scent of wild sage, a fragrance that intensifies as the sun dips low, casting long, lavender shadows across the terrain. Here, the land seems to breathe, its contours shaped by wind and water into a tapestry of dry grasses that rustle with an almost human sigh, and the occasional wind-sculpted cypress that stands sentinel against the vast, blue expanse of the sky. The shoreline itself is a study in contrasts, from the sheer, dramatic cliffs that plunge into the churning surf to the more gentle, sandy coves that offer moments of serene repose. The history of Black Point-Green Point is intimately tied to the agricultural bounty of Marin County, its fertile soil once yielding crops that fed communities far and wide. While the echoes of its farming past still linger in the occasional weathered barn or the faint scent of turned earth after a rare rain, the local economy has shifted, now drawing sustenance from the vibrant tourism that washes ashore, drawn by the natural beauty and the proximity to wider urban centers. This area, though not a hub of industry, possesses a quiet character, a place where the pace of life is measured not by the clock, but by the ebb and flow of the tide. Its distinctive charm lies in this blend of wild, untamed nature and the gentle imprint of human habitation, a place where the enduring spirit of the land is palpable in every gust of wind and every glint of sunlight on the water.

About This Black Point-Green Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Black Point-Green Point, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.1121, -122.5194. 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 Black Point-Green Point and Marin County.

Detailed location data for Black Point-Green Point includes the ZIP code (94945), telephone area code (510), county seat of Marin County (San Rafael), and school district assignment (Novato 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 Black Point-Green Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.