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Daly City California Map

Explore Daly City, 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 Daly City, California

How to Use This Daly City, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Daly City, 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 Daly City.

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	Daly City
State	California (CA)
County	San Mateo County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.686193
Longitude	-122.468669
Population	104,901
Density	5302.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	94014, 94015, 94016, 94017
Area Code	415, 628
County Seat	Redwood City
School District	Jefferson Union High School District

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About Daly City, California

Daly City is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. With a population of 104,901, Daly City is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 5302.8 people per km². Daly City is located at 37.6862°N, 122.4687°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Daly City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 94014, 94015, 94016.

Daly City defines itself through the persistent, cool embrace of the Pacific Ocean, which shapes the very atmosphere of the surrounding landscape. It lies 4.6 miles northwest of South San Francisco, CA (from South San Francisco, CA: bearing 320°T), and is situated 5.3 miles south-southwest of San Francisco. The terrain rises in a series of steep, wind-sculpted inclines that catch the low, heavy fog drifting in from the west, creating a world where the gray sky often meets the earth in a seamless, muted blend. To the east, the distant Coast Ranges provide a jagged silhouette against the horizon, while closer to home, the land dips into the quiet, shadowed depression of Daisaku Ikeda Canyon. Residents often find respite in the John Daly Tot Lot, a modest expanse of green that serves as a quiet anchor amidst the dense, residential architecture. Even as the sun sets, the quality of light here remains cool and sharp, reflecting off the nearby waters of Lake Merced and tracing the path of Colma Creek as it makes its way toward the coast.

Daly City traces its roots to the vision of a local businessman who recognized the potential of this land during the early years of the twentieth century. Following a seismic event that reshaped the region, the settlement served as a place of refuge for those displaced from the nearby urban center, evolving from a collection of small farms and dairies into a permanent, thriving residential corridor. The early residents built their lives upon the rugged, wind-swept hills, establishing a settlement that grew steadily through the decades. This history remains etched into the layout of the streets, which follow the unpredictable contours of the terrain, honoring the initial vision of a place that could withstand the powerful, shifting forces of both nature and human migration.

Economic life in Daly City is characterized by a diverse array of retail, service, and small-scale commercial enterprises that sustain the daily requirements of its inhabitants. While the locality serves primarily as a residential gateway, its infrastructure supports a busy flow of commuters who rely on the nearby transit connections to reach their professional destinations. Educational opportunities are provided by local institutions that prepare students for the demands of a modern workforce, and the steady hum of commerce along the primary boulevards demonstrates a robust and practical approach to municipal prosperity. The essential services and utilities are managed with a focus on durability, ensuring that the town remains functional even when the coastal winds grow fierce and the weather turns damp and unpredictable.

Culture in Daly City finds expression in the vibrant, multicultural traditions of its people, who gather for annual festivals that celebrate heritage and community spirit. While major professional sports teams play in the wider region, residents often congregate at local venues to support youth athletics and collegiate competitions, fostering a deep sense of local pride. The proximity to Mussel Rock offers a stark, natural landmark where the raw power of the tides meets the rugged earth, providing a solitary place for reflection away from the bustle of the streets. Those who seek further exploration might travel to the nearby Sutro Forest or stand beneath the spray of Huntington Falls, though the most dedicated hikers prefer the challenging, wind-whipped paths of the Mori Ridge Trail. Despite the lack of world-famous figures claiming this soil as their birthplace, the character of Daly City is defined by the resilience of the families who have made it their own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Historic El Camino Real (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 051° NE
San Bruno Mountain State and County Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 054° NE
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 1.4 mi, 269° W · 113k acres
Lake Merced Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 355° N
Broderick-Terry Duel Site (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 334° NW
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 1.9 mi, 234° SW · 8,946 acres
Art Panels (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 004° N
Shields Orizaba Rocky Outcrop (Viewpoint) — 2.2 mi, 009° N
Leipsic Junction (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 136° SE
San Bruno Mountain Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 101° E
Crocker Amazon Playground (Local Recreation) — 2.7 mi, 046° NE
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 119° SE
Regal Stonestown Galleria (Cinema) — 3.0 mi, 352° N
Diego Rivera Theatre (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 019° N
Lover's Rock (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 051° NE
South San Francisco the Industrial City (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 120° SE
Gregangelo Museum (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 000° N
SF-51L Nike Missile SIte (Historic Ruins) — 3.3 mi, 190° S
Coastside Quilt Studio & Dana Miller Fiber Arts (Arts Centre) — 3.4 mi, 202° S
Bay Area Art School (Arts Centre) — 3.5 mi, 202° S
Rhoda Goldman Concert Meadow (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 350° N
Philosopher's Hill and Labyrinth (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 049° NE
7.3.1 Designs (Gallery) — 3.8 mi, 200° S
Sharp Park Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 4.1 mi, 180° S
Far Out Gallery (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 337° NW
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 4.4 mi, 070° E
Inclusions Gallery (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 039° NE
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 7.0 mi, 204° SW
Montara State Beach (State Park) — 7.7 mi, 190° S
Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 13.8 mi, 306° NW

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