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East Palo Alto California Map

Explore East Palo Alto, 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 East Palo Alto, California

How to Use This East Palo Alto, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for East Palo Alto, 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 East Palo Alto.

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	East Palo Alto
State	California (CA)
County	San Mateo County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.468827
Longitude	-122.141075
Population	30,034
Density	4587.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	94303
Area Code	510
County Seat	Redwood City
School District	Ravenswood City Elementary School District

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About East Palo Alto, California

East Palo Alto is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of 30,034. The population density is 4587.1 people per km². East Palo Alto is located at 37.4688°N, 122.1411°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. East Palo Alto is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 94303.

East Palo Alto occupies a singular position on the edge of the peninsula, where the horizon broadens toward the Pacific Ocean. It lies 1.9 miles north of Palo Alto, CA (from Palo Alto, CA: bearing 3°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west-southwest of Fremont. The land here remains low and level, marked by the rhythmic flow of San Francisquito Creek as it winds toward the open water. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Coast Ranges catch the late afternoon light, turning a soft, bruised purple against the cooling sky. Residents find solace in the open green space of Bell Street Park, a quiet anchor in an environment defined by its proximity to the tides. One might observe the salt-heavy air drifting in from the coastline just a mile away, carrying the faint, bracing scent of the sea.

East Palo Alto emerged from a patchwork of agricultural roots and shifting settlement patterns that shaped its distinctive local character. Where orchards once stood, the economy has transformed into a modern hub of logistical and corporate enterprise, reflecting the rapid growth of the surrounding region. The labor and ingenuity of its people have long been the primary engine of progress, fostering a resilient spirit that navigates the complexities of a changing industrial landscape. While the daily commerce hums with the urgency of a connected world, the town maintains a steady, grounded pace. Workers move through the morning fog toward their tasks, contributing to a broader economy that stretches from the valley floor to the high-tech corridors nearby.

East Palo Alto possesses a vibrant cultural identity, woven together by deep-seated traditions and a forward-looking perspective. Neighbors gather for local festivities that celebrate the diversity of the population, often finding common ground in the shared experience of life in this coastal corridor. The presence of the singer and songwriter Joan Baez, who once called this region home, reminds observers of the creative vitality that can flourish in such a space. On clear days, the view toward the horizon allows one to appreciate the scale of the landscape, from the nearby salt marshes to the distant, hazy peaks. The community continues to define itself not by its landmarks, but by the persistent, quiet strength of the families who build their lives here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Baylands Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 070° E
Martin Luther King Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 112° E
Ravenswood Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 032° NE
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.9 mi, 004° N · 81k acres
Captivating Dance Nona (Arts Centre) — 0.9 mi, 224° SW
Timothy Hopkins Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 212° SW
The Crows Project: You-Me-We (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 211° SW
Analog Research Lab (Arts Centre) — 1.1 mi, 336° NW
Baylands Athletic Center (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 140° SE
Middlefield Crossing (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 228° SW
El Camino Real Bell Historic Marker (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 232° SW
Children's Theater (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 189° S
First Hospital (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 219° SW
Hewlett Packard's Garage (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 203° SW
Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 116° SE
Pamela Walsh Gallery (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 214° SW
Node (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 215° SW
Tower Well structure (historic) (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 222° SW
El Palo Alto (city’s namesake redwood tree) (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 227° SW
Atherton Fine Art (Gallery) — 2.4 mi, 241° SW
CEMEX Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 203° SW
The Foster Museum (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 144° SE
Barron Park Donkeys (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.2 mi, 178° S
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Cinema) — 4.7 mi, 159° S
Bair Island Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.3 mi, 323° NW
Bair Island State Marine Park (Marine Protected Area) — 5.4 mi, 324° NW
Eden Landing Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 6.8 mi, 003° N
Redwood Shores State Marine Park (Marine Protected Area) — 6.8 mi, 313° NW
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 8.1 mi, 258° W · 113k acres
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 16.2 mi, 243° SW · 8,946 acres

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