Grand Terrace California Map

About Grand Terrace, California

Grand Terrace is a locality in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It has a population of 13,078. The population density is 1432.2 people per km². Grand Terrace is located at 34.0339°N, 117.3137°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 92313.

Grand Terrace unfolds in a sun-drenched expanse, where the San Bernardino Valley offers a broad, welcoming embrace. It lies 2.8 miles south of Colton, CA (from Colton, CA: bearing 180°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-east of Riverside. The Santa Ana River, a silver ribbon that has shaped this land for millennia, snakes its way through the terrain, its banks a verdant contrast to the ochre hills that rise gently in the distance. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the subtle perfume of distant citrus groves, and in the late afternoon, the light takes on a honeyed quality, painting the stucco facades and manicured lawns with a soft, golden hue. The rhythm of life in Grand Terrace is one of quiet industry and family routines, a steady hum beneath the vast, cerulean sky. This land, once a sprawling landscape of ranches and agricultural endeavors, has bloomed into a residential haven with a history rooted in the fertile soil. Early settlers were drawn by the promise of water and the bounty of the valley, cultivating citrus and other crops that formed the backbone of the local economy for decades. While the agricultural past still whispers in the names of some streets and the occasional lingering grove, Grand Terrace today thrives on a more diversified economy, with residents commuting to nearby employment centers and a growing local business sector. The proximity to the[^1][^2][^3][^4][^5][^6][^7][^8][^9][^10][^11][^12][^13][^14][^15][^16][^17][^18][^19][^20][^21][^22][^23][^24][^25][^26][^27][^28][^29][^30] San Gabriel Mountains and the recreational opportunities they offer, along with the vibrant cultural tapestry of the wider Inland Empire, contribute to the distinctive character of Grand Terrace, a place that balances its historical legacy with the conveniences of modern living. [^1]: San Bernardino County [^2]: California [^3]: USA [^4]: 34.0339°N [^5]: 117.3137°W [^6]: San Bernardino Valley [^7]: Santa Ana River [^8]: Ochre hills [^9]: Dry, clean scent [^10]: Sun-baked earth [^11]: Citrus groves [^12]: Late afternoon light [^13]: Honeyed quality [^14]: Stucco facades [^15]: Manicured lawns [^16]: Golden hue [^17]: Quiet industry [^18]: Family routines [^19]: Vast, cerulean sky [^20]: Ranches [^21]: Agricultural endeavors [^22]: Fertile soil [^23]: Water [^24]: Citrus [^25]: Local economy [^26]: Residential haven [^27]: Employment centers [^28]: Local business sector [^29]: San Gabriel Mountains [^30]: Inland Empire

About This Grand Terrace Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Grand Terrace, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.033903, -117.313654. 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 Grand Terrace and San Bernardino County.

Detailed location data for Grand Terrace includes the ZIP code (92313), telephone area code (909), county seat of San Bernardino County (San Bernardino), and school district assignment (Colton Joint 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 Grand Terrace is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.