El Granada California Map
Explore El Granada, 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 El Granada, California
How to Use This El Granada, California Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for El Granada, 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 El Granada.
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 | El Granada |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 37.520986 |
| Longitude | -122.470831 |
| Population | 5,481 |
| Density | 430.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 94018, 94019 |
| Area Code | 415, 628 |
| County Seat | Redwood City |
| School District | Cabrillo Unified School District |
About El Granada, California
El Granada is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,481. The population density is 430.2 people per km². El Granada is located at 37.5210°N, 122.4708°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 94018, 94019.El Granada maintains a direct connection to the Pacific Ocean, where the cool, rhythmic pulse of the tides dictates the temperament of the shoreline. It lies 3.5 miles northwest of Half Moon Bay, CA (from Half Moon Bay, CA: bearing 320°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west-southwest of San Mateo. The landscape is defined by the winding path of Deer Creek, which flows toward the sea through a terrain marked by subtle, undulating slopes. Beyond the immediate coastal fringe, the distant peaks of the Coast Ranges catch the fading light, turning a soft, bruised purple as the evening fog rolls in. Residents often look toward the horizon to spot Sail Rock, a solitary sentinel rising from the water just offshore. The proximity to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary ensures that the marine environment remains a primary focus for those who value the preservation of natural habitats.
El Granada preserves a sense of history in its original grid, which was designed to invite a legacy of development that has evolved alongside the local economy. Agriculture and maritime industry once played larger roles, though today the economy shifts with the tides of tourism and small-scale commerce. While the nearby Pilarcitos Canyon offers a glimpse into the topographical depth of the region, the daily life of El Granada remains anchored to the harbor and the steady flow of goods and visitors. The community continues to balance its past as a planned destination with the practicalities of a modern coastal life. One might observe the persistent, industrious nature of those who work the water or manage the local markets, ensuring the legacy of the region endures.
El Granada possesses a distinct character shaped by the salt air and the quiet, deliberate pace of life on the edge of the continent. The local spirit is marked by a deep appreciation for the outdoors, with many seeking respite on the Hazelnut Trail or exploring the wilder reaches of the coast. Although the influence of the nearby urban centers is felt, the culture remains centered on the immediate surroundings, from the seasonal shifts in the light to the quietude found near Pilarcitos Lake. While individuals of international renown are not typically associated with these specific streets, the residents themselves carry a certain pride in the rugged, unpretentious beauty of their surroundings. Festivals and gatherings often reflect this maritime heritage, bringing neighbors together to celebrate the unique confluence of land and water.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — locality lies within · 113k acres
- Quarry Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 125° SE
- Coastside Land Trust (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 207° SW
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 1.4 mi, 184° S
- Mirada Surf Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 172° S
- Half Moon Bay State Beach (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 166° S
- Montara State Marine Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 2.0 mi, 228° SW
- California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 2.1 mi, 229° SW · 8,946 acres
- SFPUC Peninsula Watershed (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.1 mi, 000° N
- Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 255° W
- Montara State Beach (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 322° NW
- Mavericks (Viewpoint) — 2.5 mi, 218° SW
- McNee Ranch State Park (Nature Reserve) — 3.2 mi, 315° NW
- Coastal Arts League (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 149° SE
- Lemos Farm (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 129° SE
- Light and Art (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 149° SE
- Half Moon Bay Jail (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 150° SE
- Sanchez Adobe Visitor Center (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 345° N
- Wing Lam gravesite (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 103° E
- Clay Creations (Arts Centre) — 5.6 mi, 338° N
- Portola Expedition Historical Marker (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 343° N
- Carl Patrick McCarthy Memorial (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 007° N
- Carolands (Historic Castle / Fort) — 5.9 mi, 066° NE
- SF-51C Nike Missile Site (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 006° N
- San Francisco State Fish and Game Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 6.5 mi, 014° N
- Liberty Garden (Monument) — 6.5 mi, 351° N
- Spirit of Millbrae (Public Artwork) — 7.0 mi, 036° NE
- Peninsula Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 7.0 mi, 039° NE
- 7.3.1 Designs (Gallery) — 7.9 mi, 351° N
- Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.3 mi, 092° E · 81k acres
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About This El Granada Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of El Granada, California. Coordinates: 37.520986, -122.470831. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for El Granada includes the ZIP code (94018, 94019), telephone area code (415, 628), county seat of San Mateo County (Redwood City), and school district assignment (Cabrillo Unified School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
