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Foster City California Map

Explore Foster City, 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 Foster City, California

How to Use This Foster City, California Map

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

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	Foster City
State	California (CA)
County	San Mateo County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.56482
Longitude	-122.250782
Population	33,805
Density	3446.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	94404
Area Code	510
County Seat	Redwood City
School District	San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District

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About Foster City, California

Foster City is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of 33,805. The population density is 3446.6 people per km². Foster City is located at 37.5648°N, 122.2508°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Foster City is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 94404.

Foster City emerged from the salt marshes as a deliberate feat of engineering, transforming tidal land into an intricate network of lagoons and interconnected waterways. It lies 2.7 miles north of Belmont, CA (from Belmont, CA: bearing 6°T), and is situated 3.0 miles east of San Mateo. This coastal expanse sits merely a mile from the open sea, where the Pacific light catches the surface of the Belmont Channel to create a shimmering, metallic gray horizon. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Coast Ranges anchor the skyline, their peaks often softened by the persistent drift of oceanic fog. Brewer Island serves as the foundation for much of the development, grounding the residential layout in a unique, island-based geography. Even the local Civic Center captures this maritime spirit, offering a central public space that feels attuned to the ebb and flow of the nearby tides.

Development in Foster City accelerated significantly in the mid-twentieth century as planners envisioned a self-contained community defined by its proximity to the water. The local economy evolved from its reclaimed origins to become a vital hub for technology firms and corporate headquarters, drawing a workforce that values both efficiency and a tranquil environment. While Laurel Creek flows through the surrounding landscape, the town itself maintains a focus on modern industry and professional services that drive the broader regional economy. The history of the land remains visible in the clever integration of canals, which serve as both aesthetic features and functional infrastructure for the residents. This deliberate design ensures that the pace of life maintains a steady, industrious hum, mirroring the constant motion of the nearby professional corridors.

Cultural character in Foster City manifests in a quiet appreciation for the outdoors, with residents often gathering to enjoy the mild climate that persists throughout the year. The community takes pride in its well-maintained public spaces, where the presence of the Civic Center provides a focal point for civic engagement and local gatherings. Those seeking deeper immersion in the natural world might venture toward the Blue Oak Trail for a hike, or observe the tranquil waters of Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir located just a few miles inland. While the region is home to many accomplished professionals, the town itself remains defined by its collective lifestyle rather than the celebrity of any single individual. The atmosphere remains one of measured balance, where the daily rhythm is punctuated by the sight of windsurfers on the lagoons and the gentle movement of air coming off the water toward the slopes of Cherry Canyon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bowditch Middle School Auditorium (Stadium) — 0.4 mi, 163° S
Redwood Shores State Marine Park (Marine Protected Area) — 0.6 mi, 165° S
Redwood Shores Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 166° S
San Mateo Fishing Pier (State Recreation Area) — 0.9 mi, 324° NW
Leo J. Ryan Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 237° SW
Lido Assessment District (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 162° S
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.5 mi, 137° SE · 81k acres
Kite Surfing Windsock (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 290° W
Bay Marshes Open Space (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 281° W
Bair Island Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 137° SE
Bair Island State Marine Park (Marine Protected Area) — 2.1 mi, 138° SE
Mirror Labyrinth NY - for California (Public Artwork) — 3.1 mi, 237° SW
El Camino Real (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 204° SW
Wiegand Gallery (Gallery) — 3.8 mi, 212° SW
In memory of the 442nd Japanese American Combat Team (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 267° W
Morse's Corners (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 272° W
Laurel Street Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.2 mi, 186° S
CuriOdyssey (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 295° NW
San Mateo performing arts center (Theatre) — 4.5 mi, 281° W
Public Bocce Court (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 162° S
Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 282° W
Len Turner Memorial Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 5.4 mi, 227° SW
Casa Círculo Cultural (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 166° S
Fox Theatre (Theatre) — 5.5 mi, 168° S
Redwood Downtown 20 and XD (Cinema) — 5.6 mi, 168° S
Domin Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 167° S
Carolands (Historic Castle / Fort) — 6.7 mi, 264° W
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch (State Park) — 8.8 mi, 215° SW
Montara State Beach (State Park) — 12.9 mi, 269° W
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 13.8 mi, 230° SW · 8,946 acres

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