Felton California Map

About Felton, California

Felton is a locality in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,093. The population density is 309.6 people per km². Felton is located at 37.0513°N, 122.0733°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95018.

Felton rests in a verdant pocket where the Santa Cruz Mountains begin their slow descent towards the coast, a place defined by the cool, damp breath of redwood forests and the meandering path of the San Lorenzo River. It lies 5.8 miles north-north-west of Santa Cruz, CA (from Santa Cruz, CA: bearing 336°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north-west of Live Oak. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the ancient trees that stand sentinel over the landscape, their immense trunks a deep, textured brown against the perpetually shadowed undergrowth. Sunlight, when it pierces the dense canopy, falls in shifting, ethereal shafts, illuminating patches of fern and moss with a soft, almost reverent glow, and the quiet hum of insect life is a constant, subtle melody. The terrain itself is a study in gentle slopes and sudden ravines, the river carving its persistent way through the rich soil, its banks often shrouded in mist that clings like a second skin. The story of Felton is deeply intertwined with the logging industry that once dominated its economy, a time when the mighty redwoods were felled and floated down the San Lorenzo to the sea. Evidence of this heritage can still be found in the weathered barns and the sturdy, no-nonsense architecture of some of the older buildings, remnants of a hardier, more industrious past. Today, Felton’s character has softened, its economy now leaning more towards tourism and the quiet pursuit of arts and crafts, drawing visitors to its charming shops and galleries. The nearby Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park stands as a magnificent testament to the preservation of these giants, a place where the whisper of wind through towering branches seems to hold the echoes of generations, and the rhythm of life in Felton beats to a slower, more contemplative cadence, a gentle counterpoint to the bustling world beyond its forested embrace.

About This Felton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Felton, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.051337, -122.073297. 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 Felton and Santa Cruz County.

Detailed location data for Felton includes the ZIP code (95018), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Santa Cruz County (Santa Cruz), and school district assignment (San Lorenzo Valley Unified 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 Felton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.