Lagunitas California Map

About Lagunitas, California

Lagunitas is a locality in Marin County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Lagunitas is located at 38.0113°N, 122.7022°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94938.

Lagunitas rests in a fold of Marin County, where verdant hills, cloaked in Douglas fir and redwood, descend towards a landscape shaped by water. It lies 9.7 miles west-north-west of San Rafael, CA (from San Rafael, CA: bearing 286°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-west of Novato. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the forest floor, mingling with the fainter, salt-kissed breeze from the distant coast. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, filters down in soft shafts, illuminating the ferns and mosses that cling to ancient, fallen logs. The very terrain seems to breathe, a slow, rhythmic exhalation of mist and shadow, punctuated by the gurgle of hidden creeks that feed the larger waterways. This is a place where the wildness of nature feels ever-present, a quiet force that has shaped the character of its inhabitants. The history of Lagunitas is deeply entwined with the logging and agricultural past of Marin County, a legacy evident in the weathered barns and remnants of old homesteads that dot the landscape. For generations, this valley was a source of timber, its mighty trees felled to build the burgeoning settlements to the south. Later, dairy farming and small-scale agriculture took root, sustained by the fertile soil and abundant water. Today, while the echo of those industries remains, the economy of Lagunitas is more diffuse, drawing sustenance from its proximity to larger urban centers and the allure of its natural beauty, drawing artists, writers, and those seeking a life closer to the earth. The famous Lagunitas Brewing Company, though its operations have expanded far beyond this small valley, carries the name, a subtle nod to the place that inspired its genesis.

About This Lagunitas Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lagunitas, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.011312, -122.702208. 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 Lagunitas and Marin County.

Detailed location data for Lagunitas includes the ZIP code (94938), 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 Lagunitas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.