Greenbrae California Map

About Greenbrae, California

Greenbrae is a locality in Marin County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,600. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Greenbrae is located at 37.9485°N, 122.5247°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94904.

Greenbrae unfurls itself along the gentle slopes that descend towards the tranquil waters of the Corte Madera Creek estuary. It lies 1.8 miles south-south-east of San Rafael, CA (from San Rafael, CA: bearing 169°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west of Richmond. The air here carries a perpetual scent of salt and eucalyptus, a soft, earthy perfume that clings to the manicured lawns and the weathered shingles of its homes. Sunlight, filtered through the leaves of mature oak and bay trees, paints shifting patterns on the quiet streets, illuminating the occasional flash of a hummingbird’s wing or the slow, deliberate glide of a sailboat on the distant bay. The landscape is a subtle interplay of emerald green hills, often softened by a fine mist that rolls in from the Pacific, and the shimmering, tidal flats that reflect the vast, ever-changing canvas of the sky. It is a place where the natural world feels intimately present, a constant, quiet companion to the human endeavors that have taken root here. The history of Greenbrae is bound to the ebb and flow of the tides and the ambition of those who sought to harness its potential. Once a landscape of marsh and undeveloped land, the area saw its transformation begin in earnest in the mid-20th century with ambitious land development projects that shaped its present form. The local economy, while no longer dominated by agriculture or heavy industry, thrives on the proximity to San Francisco and the amenities that draw professionals and families alike, fostering a vibrant retail and service sector centered around the nearby shopping districts. Greenbrae is particularly noted for its role as a medical hub, housing a significant hospital complex that draws patients and staff from across the region, lending a steady, purposeful hum to the daily life of the community. The waterways that define its edges are not merely scenic backdrops; they are pathways for recreation, offering kayaking and boating opportunities, and serve as vital ecological corridors, a constant reminder of the delicate balance between human settlement and the natural environment.

About This Greenbrae Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenbrae, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.948535, -122.524698. 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 Greenbrae and Marin County.

Detailed location data for Greenbrae includes the ZIP code (94904), telephone area code (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 Greenbrae is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.