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Lemon Grove California Map

Explore Lemon Grove, 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 Lemon Grove, California

How to Use This Lemon Grove, California Map

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

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	Lemon Grove
State	California (CA)
County	San Diego County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	32.733071
Longitude	-117.034413
Population	27,627
Density	2749.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	91945, 91946
Area Code	949
County Seat	San Diego
School District	Grossmont Union High School District

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About Lemon Grove, California

Lemon Grove is a locality in San Diego County, California, United States. It has a population of 27,627. The population density is 2749.9 people per km². Lemon Grove is located at 32.7331°N, 117.0344°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Lemon Grove is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 91945, 91946.

Lemon Grove emerges from the landscape as a collection of sun-drenched slopes that lean toward the distant Pacific Ocean. It lies 1.8 miles south-southwest of La Mesa, CA (from La Mesa, CA: bearing 196°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east-northeast of San Diego. The air here carries a salt-heavy promise of the sea, even as the terrain remains defined by the quiet presence of Chollas Creek winding through the lower reaches. Residents often look toward the Fletcher Hills on the horizon, where the light shifts from pale morning gold to a deep, bruising violet by dusk. The local geography finds its center at Civic Center Park, a space that grounds the neighborhood amid the persistent warmth of the Southern California sun. Beyond the immediate streets, the nearby Spring Valley provides a subtle dip in the earth, offering a change in elevation that catches the cooling evening fog.

Lemon Grove grew from the fertile ambition of early pioneers who recognized the potential of the soil for citrus cultivation, transforming the land into a bounty of fragrant groves. While the commercial orchards have largely given way to residential life, the economy now thrives on a diverse service sector and the steady rhythm of small businesses that define the main thoroughfares. Local commerce benefits from the proximity to trade routes, keeping the pulse of the district steady and industrious. Chollas Reservoir remains a quiet witness to this transition, serving as a reminder of the water management that once sustained the agricultural dreams of the early settlers. The modern identity of Lemon Grove retains a hardworking spirit, reflecting a practical approach to expansion that favors long-term stability over fleeting trends.

Cultural life in Lemon Grove finds its expression in the communal gatherings held in the open air, where the Mediterranean climate encourages a life lived largely outdoors. The town is marked by the presence of the Big Lemon, a prominent landmark that serves as a playful nod to the agricultural heritage that once dominated the region. Among the notable figures associated with the broader cultural landscape, the artist and activist Sal Castro left a legacy that resonates with the principles of education and advocacy. Annual events bring neighbors together in public spaces, fostering a sense of continuity that feels deeply ingrained in the local temperament. Whether walking along the neighborhood streets or venturing toward the Suncrest Truck Trail for a longer journey, the people maintain a grounded perspective on their surroundings.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Monterey Heights Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 163° S
Lemon Grove Big Lemon (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 017° N
Encanto Expressway Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 174° S
Chollas Lake Community Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 275° W
Chollas Radio System Open Space (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 258° W
Community Actor's Theatre (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 275° W
MOXIE Theater - (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 333° NW
Kung Fu Corals (Aquarium) — 2.8 mi, 328° NW
Aztec Center (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 324° NW
SDSU Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 323° NW
Women's Museum of California Education Center (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 242° SW
SDSU Sundial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 324° NW
Historical Archaeology and Maya Research (HAMR) Lab (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 324° NW
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.1 mi, 139° SE · 25k acres
Landmark Ken Cinema (Cinema) — 4.7 mi, 296° NW
Blue Pearl Art (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 288° W
Museum of American Treasures (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 226° SW
Bonita Museum & Cultural Center (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 180° S
Art Produce (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 281° W
Papaha's Gallery & Studio (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 292° W
BAB & Friends Gift Shop (Arts Centre) — 5.8 mi, 291° W
Kumeyaay Grinding Rocks (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 350° N
Navy Base San Diego Theater (Cinema) — 6.4 mi, 239° SW
San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.7 mi, 220° SW · 4,149 acres
Silver Strand State Beach (State Park) — 8.8 mi, 225° SW
Otay Mountain Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 11.1 mi, 143° SE · 17k acres
Cabrillo National Monument (National Monument) — 12.4 mi, 251° W · 320 acres
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 12.8 mi, 249° W · 8,946 acres
Cleveland National Forest (National Forest) — 15.6 mi, 051° NE · 426k acres
Pine Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 20.5 mi, 090° E · 13k acres

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