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Guadalupe California Map

Explore Guadalupe, 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 Guadalupe, California

How to Use This Guadalupe, California Map

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

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	Guadalupe
State	California (CA)
County	Santa Barbara County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.971644
Longitude	-120.571836
Population	8,057
Density	2374.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	93434
Area Code	805
County Seat	Santa Barbara
School District	Guadalupe Union Elementary School District

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About Guadalupe, California

Guadalupe is a locality in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,057. The population density is 2374.7 people per km². Guadalupe is located at 34.9716°N, 120.5718°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Guadalupe is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 93434.

Guadalupe defines the edge where the fertile earth yields to the vast influence of the Pacific Ocean. It lies 7.3 miles southwest of Nipomo, CA (from Nipomo, CA: bearing 228°T), and is situated 7.8 miles west of Santa Maria. The Santa Maria River carves a quiet path nearby, its presence felt in the cool, moisture-laden air that drifts inland. From the higher ground, one might gaze toward the distant Coast Ranges, which anchor the horizon in shades of soft violet and hazy blue. To the west, the landscape flattens into an open expanse, while Corralitos Canyon provides a subtle relief to the terrain three miles away. Travelers often find the light here takes on a singular, pearlescent quality as the day wanes, illuminating the nearby Little Oso Flaco Lake.

Guadalupe emerged from the soil of a region defined by its deep commitment to the cycles of planting and harvest. Agriculture remains the primary pulse of the local economy, with endless rows of crops creating a geometric pattern of vibrant green against the dark, rich loam. Throughout the decades, the labor of many families has sustained the fields, ensuring that the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of daily existence. This sector continues to provide the essential fiber of industry, anchoring Guadalupe to a long tradition of productivity and resilience. While the world shifts around it, the local commitment to working the land provides a steady, reliable foundation for those who call the area home.

Guadalupe preserves a distinct character that reflects the diverse threads of its historical and cultural development. Residents gather in Central Park to enjoy the afternoon sun, a space that serves as a quiet center for community interaction and public life. The town’s heritage is marked by its unique position as a gateway to the dunes and the sea, offering a perspective that feels largely untouched by the frenetic pace of larger hubs. Notable figures, such as the legendary actor Rudolph Valentino, once found themselves drawn to the dramatic scenery of the nearby dunes for film production, leaving a lingering trace of Hollywood history in the sand. Local events often celebrate the traditions of the region, fostering a sense of belonging that resonates through the quiet streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rancho de Guadalupe Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 0.0 mi, 307° NW
Dunes Center (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 340° N
Central Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 154° SE
Francisco "Paco" Pereyra Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 216° SW
Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.8 mi, 322° NW · 5,002 acres
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 328° NW
Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Preserve Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 246° SW
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 5.8 mi, 243° SW · 8,946 acres
Pismo State Beach (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 326° NW
Independence (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 338° N
Tabletop (Viewpoint) — 5.9 mi, 331° NW
Point Sal State Beach (State Park) — 6.3 mi, 221° SW
Dana Adobe (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 056° NE
Barbeque Flats (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 337° NW
ATV Safety Training Area (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 338° N
Worm Valley (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 337° NW
Edwards Santa Maria Stadium 14 & RPX (Cinema) — 7.9 mi, 101° E
Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 103° E
Ethel Pope Auditorium (Theatre) — 7.9 mi, 105° E
Santa Maria Natural History Museum (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 101° E
Los Padres National Forest (National Forest) — 8.5 mi, 091° E · 1.8M acres
Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 8.8 mi, 103° E
Edwards Santa Maria 10 (Cinema) — 9.0 mi, 107° E
Oceano WW2 Memorial (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 344° N
Pacific Coast Railway (Monument) — 10.6 mi, 359° N
Operational Silo Test Facility (Historic Ruins) — 11.7 mi, 173° S
Thomas Kinkade Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 12.2 mi, 341° N
Vandenberg State Marine Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 16.1 mi, 192° S
Santa Lucia Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 18.6 mi, 021° N · 21k acres
San Rafael Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 25.5 mi, 097° E · 191k acres

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