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Fairview California Map

Explore Fairview, 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 Fairview, California

How to Use This Fairview, California Map

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

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	Fairview
State	California (CA)
County	Alameda County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.677667
Longitude	-122.044434
Population	11,341
Density	1472.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	93238, 94542, 93021, 94541
Area Code	805, 510
County Seat	Oakland
School District	Hayward Unified School District

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About Fairview, California

Fairview is a locality in Alameda County, California, United States. It has a population of 11,341. The population density is 1472.4 people per km². Fairview is located at 37.6777°N, 122.0444°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 93238, 94542, 93021.

Fairview spreads across a landscape defined by the quiet interplay of open space and the shifting moods of the Pacific Ocean, which waits only six miles to the west. It lies 2.0 miles east-northeast of Hayward, CA (from Hayward, CA: bearing 71°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-northwest of Fremont. The terrain is characterized by the gentle transition from the rugged Coast Ranges, visible as a soft silhouette on the horizon, down into the intimate shelter of Crow Canyon. Residents often find themselves walking the Five Canyons trail corridor, where the light at dusk turns the dry grasses into a shimmering expanse of pale gold. San Lorenzo Creek moves with a steady, hushed purpose through the land, carving a path that anchors the local topography. Nearby, the still surface of Don Castro Reservoir reflects the expansive sky, offering a place of respite amidst the surrounding woodland.

Fairview grew from the quiet expansion of the region, evolving as the patterns of local labor shifted from early agricultural roots toward the diverse professional and residential identity seen today. The economy remains tethered to the broader flow of commerce in the region, drawing on the industrious spirit that defines the corridor between the central valleys and the coast. While the rhythms of daily work often pull inhabitants toward larger hubs, the local focus remains on maintaining the stability and character of the neighborhood. The influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean is felt in the cool, salt-tinged air that drifts inland, tempering the heat of the long summer afternoons. This steady, grounded history ensures that Fairview retains a sense of continuity even as the surrounding landscape undergoes the inevitable changes of modern growth.

Fairview maintains a character marked by a thoughtful, unhurried pace, where the natural environment serves as the primary gathering place for those who live here. The Five Canyons trail corridor acts as a vital artery for recreation, inviting people to traverse the hillsides and observe the local flora. When the weather invites travel, the presence of Tehan Falls provides a point of quiet wonder, drawing visitors to appreciate the persistent, rhythmic movement of water. While the pace of life here is modest, the residents value the proximity to the natural world, from the quiet waters of Don Castro Reservoir to the distant, hazy heights of the Coast Ranges. There is a palpable sense of peace in the way the twilight settles over the land, a quietude that defines the spirit of those who call Fairview their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Five Canyons trail corridor (Local Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 072° E
Garin Regional Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 008° N
Don Castro Regional Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 354° N
Greenbelt Hiking & Riding Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 191° S
Hayward Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 223° SW
University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 1.5 mi, 205° SW
Pioneer Stadium (Stadium) — 1.7 mi, 212° SW
C. E. Smith Museum of Anthropology (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 199° S
Seven Year Sister City Anniversary (Hayward–Funabashi) (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 272° W
Century Theatres (Cinema) — 2.0 mi, 262° W
Hayward Area Historical Society (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 268° W
Adobe Art Center (Arts Centre) — 2.5 mi, 303° NW
Rowell Ranch (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 069° E
Meyers Dry Creek Garden (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 163° S
Eden Landing Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.3 mi, 213° SW
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.4 mi, 256° W · 81k acres
Flight 93 Memorial (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 195° S
Union City Historical Museum (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 198° S
The Junction (Public Artwork) — 6.0 mi, 074° E
Little Classroom (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 075° E
Dunsmuir House and Gardens (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 311° NW
Mountain Lion (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 315° NW
Black Bear (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 315° NW
Adventure Landing (Theme Park) — 7.4 mi, 312° NW
Camel's viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 7.5 mi, 313° NW
Mount Diablo State Park (State Park) — 12.3 mi, 026° NE
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 20.8 mi, 220° SW · 113k acres
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 24.6 mi, 268° W · 8,946 acres

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