Forest Knolls, Marin County
Forest Knolls, California — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Forest Knolls, Marin County.
| City | Forest Knolls |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Marin |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 38.015201 |
| Longitude | -122.688597 |
| Population | 1,200 |
| Density | 55.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95959, 94131, 94933 |
| Area Code | 415, 628, 510 |
| County Seat | San Rafael |
Forest Knolls is a locality in Marin County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Forest Knolls is located at 38.0152°N, 122.6886°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94933.
Forest Knolls unfolds as a verdant embrace, a place where the rolling hills of Marin County soften into a mosaic of oak woodlands and sun-dappled meadows. It lies 9.0 miles west-north-west of San Rafael, CA (from San Rafael, CA: bearing 289°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-west of Novato. The air here carries the subtle perfume of eucalyptus and damp earth, a scent that deepens as the afternoon light spills across the landscape, painting the slopes in hues of sage and gold. The terrain itself is a gentle push and pull of elevation, offering glimpses of distant, hazy peaks and the broader sweep of the San Francisco Bay watershed. Life in Forest Knolls moves with a quiet intention, the sounds of bird song and the rustle of leaves often the most prominent voices in its leafy quietude. This locale, with its roots stretching back to agricultural beginnings, still bears the imprint of its past as a farming community. The fertile valleys once yielded crops, and though the landscape has evolved, a connection to the land persists, fostering a spirit of self-sufficiency and a deep appreciation for its natural bounty. Forest Knolls is not a place of grand pronouncements but of understated beauty, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life. The nearby presence of protected open spaces, like the sprawling Marin Municipal Water District lands, ensures that the wild, untamed character of the region remains a constant, vital presence for those who call Forest Knolls home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Forest Knolls, 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 Forest Knolls and Marin County.
Detailed location data for Forest Knolls includes the ZIP code (95959), telephone area code (415, 628, 510), county seat of Marin County (San Rafael), and school district assignment. 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 Forest Knolls is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |