Crescent City California Map

About Crescent City, California

Crescent City is a locality in Del Norte County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,046. The population density is 1215.5 people per km². Crescent City is located at 41.7559°N, 124.2017°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95531.

Crescent City clings to the rugged coastline, a place where the Pacific's restless breath is a constant companion. It lies 65.1 miles south-west of Grants Pass, OR (from Grants Pass, OR: bearing 224°T), and is situated 2.2 miles west of Bertsch-Oceanview. The landscape here is a dramatic clash of emerald forests and the bruised, grey expanse of the ocean, a meeting point defined by ancient, wind-sculpted trees that lean inland as if seeking refuge from the perpetual spray. Steep, forested bluffs plunge towards a shoreline that is a chaotic yet beautiful arrangement of sea stacks, tide pools teeming with hidden life, and beaches of dark, volcanic sand. The air itself carries the sharp, briny tang of kelp and the damp, earthy scent of redwood duff, a perfume that saturates everything. Even on the clearest days, a fine mist often hangs in the air, softening the edges of the world and lending the distant sea stacks a spectral quality. The history of Crescent City is etched in the logging industry that once defined its fortunes, a legacy still visible in the weathered docks and the quiet strength of the remaining timber mills. This coastal town, born from the exploitation of its abundant redwood forests, has seen boom and bust, its economy now diversifying with the fishing fleet and the burgeoning tourism drawn by the raw, untamed beauty of Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and the dramatic coastline. The town’s character is one of quiet resilience, a stoic acceptance of the elements and a deep connection to the natural world that surrounds it. The rhythm of life in Crescent City is dictated less by the clock and more by the tide, the weather, and the slow, deliberate growth of the ancient trees that stand sentinel over this wild edge of the continent.

About This Crescent City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crescent City, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.755948, -124.201747. 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 Crescent City and Del Norte County.

Detailed location data for Crescent City includes the ZIP code (95531), telephone area code (530), county seat of Del Norte County (Crescent City), and school district assignment (Del Norte County 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 Crescent City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.