Brisbane California Map

About Brisbane, California

Brisbane is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,692. The population density is 609.7 people per km². Brisbane is located at 37.6808°N, 122.4000°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94005.

Brisbane, California, presents a landscape of dramatic contrasts, where the rugged hills of the San Bruno Peninsula meet the expansive waters of the San Francisco Bay. It lies 1.9 miles north-north-east of South San Francisco, CA (from South San Francisco, CA: bearing 13°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south of San Francisco. The terrain here is a study in elevation, with steep slopes that offer sweeping vistas of the bay and the distant city skylines, punctuated by pockets of coastal chaparral and wind-swept grasses. The air, often carrying a salty tang from the nearby estuary, can shift from a cool, persistent mist in the mornings to a bright, clear warmth by midday, a testament to its coastal proximity. Even on the most settled days, a subtle breeze seems to whisper through the scattered trees, lending a sense of restless energy to the otherwise still slopes. Historically, Brisbane has been shaped by its proximity to major transportation routes and its unique geographical position. Once a site of quarrying operations, the scars of that industrial past can still be glimpsed in the contours of the land, a reminder of the raw materials extracted to build the surrounding metropolises. Today, Brisbane’s economy leans towards a blend of light industrial uses and its role as a residential community, serving as a quiet haven for those who commute to the wider Bay Area. Its distinctive character is perhaps best felt in the quiet hum of its daily life, a pace that feels both connected to the bustling world beyond and resolutely its own, where the rhythm of the tides seems to subtly influence the ebb and flow of its days.

About This Brisbane Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brisbane, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.680833, -122.4. 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 Brisbane and San Mateo County.

Detailed location data for Brisbane includes the ZIP code (94005), telephone area code (415, 628), county seat of San Mateo County (Redwood City), and school district assignment (Jefferson 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 Brisbane is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.