Emerald Lake Hills California Map

About Emerald Lake Hills, California

Emerald Lake Hills is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,235. The population density is 1435.7 people per km². Emerald Lake Hills is located at 37.4647°N, 122.2680°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94062.

Emerald Lake Hills unfurls across rolling terrain, a verdant expanse where residential pockets emerge from a tapestry of California chaparral and scattered oaks. It lies 2.2 miles south-west of Redwood City, CA (from Redwood City, CA: bearing 231°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-south-east of San Mateo. The landscape here is a study in subtle elevation changes, a gentle rise from the broader San Mateo County floor towards the foothills, where the air carries a faint, dry scent of eucalyptus. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal fog that often drifts inland, possesses a peculiar, almost liquid quality, casting long, soft shadows that seem to pool in the hollows of the land. This is a place where the horizon is softened by the consistent presence of trees, a gentle interruption of the vast Pacific sky, and where the quiet hum of suburban life is punctuated by the occasional cry of a hawk circling overhead. The history of Emerald Lake Hills is intertwined with the development of San Mateo County, a region that transitioned from agricultural roots to a more suburban character as the 20th century progressed. While not a primary industrial hub, the local economy has historically benefited from its proximity to burgeoning tech centers and the established wealth of the Peninsula, fostering a residential community that draws professionals and families seeking a balance between natural beauty and urban access. The namesake lake, a serene body of water, serves as a quiet focal point, a placid mirror reflecting the surrounding hills and the changing moods of the sky, a subtle reminder of the natural resources that have shaped and continue to sustain Emerald Lake Hills.

About This Emerald Lake Hills Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Emerald Lake Hills, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Emerald Lake Hills and San Mateo County.

Detailed location data for Emerald Lake Hills includes the ZIP code (94062), telephone area code (415, 628), county seat of San Mateo County (Redwood City), and school district assignment (Redwood City Elementary 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 Emerald Lake Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.