Inverness California Map

About Inverness, California

Inverness is a locality in Marin County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,346. The population density is 84.2 people per km². Inverness is located at 38.1010°N, 122.8569°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94937.

Inverness unfolds like a quiet sigh against the Pacific's edge, a place where the land surrenders gently to the ceaseless rhythm of the bay. It lies 15.0 miles south-west of Petaluma, CA (from Petaluma, CA: bearing 233°T), and is situated 3.5 miles north-west of Point Reyes Station. Here, the air carries the briny kiss of Tomales Bay, a constant companion to the rolling hills that cradle the settlement. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like the hands of storytellers, stand sentinel over meadows that shimmer with a diffused, ethereal light, especially as the day begins its slow descent. The very texture of the earth, damp and yielding underfoot, speaks of a landscape that has weathered countless tides and seasons, a soft resistance to the insistent push of the ocean. The history of Inverness is inextricably linked to the sea and the land, a narrative woven from the dreams of early settlers and the enduring bounty of its waters. Once a place shaped by the whispers of Coast Miwok tribes, it later saw waves of fishermen and farmers drawn to its fertile shores and sheltered coves. The local economy, though modest, still thrives on the freshness of its oysters, pulled from the nutrient-rich embrace of Tomales Bay, a delicacy that graces tables far beyond this tranquil pocket of Marin County. Inverness itself remains a haven for those seeking respite, its character defined by a profound, unhurried connection to the natural world, a quiet testament to enduring beauty.

About This Inverness Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Inverness, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.101034, -122.856938. 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 Inverness and Marin County.

Detailed location data for Inverness includes the ZIP code (94937), telephone area code (510), county seat of Marin County (San Rafael), and school district assignment (Shoreline 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 Inverness is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.