Loma Mar California Map

About Loma Mar, California

Loma Mar is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 309. The population density is 71.1 people per km². Loma Mar is located at 37.2711°N, 122.3086°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94021.

Loma Mar exhales a scent of damp earth and redwood needles, a pervasive perfume carried on the cool, coastal air. It lies 13.3 miles south-west of Los Altos, CA (from Los Altos, CA: bearing 234°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-south-west of Portola Valley. Here, the Santa Cruz Mountains plunge towards the Pacific, their slopes cloaked in a dense, emerald tapestry of ancient forests that filter the sunlight into shifting patterns on the winding roads. Narrow creeks, swollen with recent rains, tumble and whisper over moss-slicked stones, their water a clear, cold invitation to the sea. The terrain itself is a study in dramatic contrasts, from the shadowed depths of the redwood groves to the sun-drenched clearings that offer fleeting glimpses of the distant, blue horizon. The history of Loma Mar is as deeply rooted as the colossal trees that define its landscape. Once a place of rugged logging camps and scattered homesteads, its economy now leans more towards a quiet stewardship of the land, with a focus on nature preserves and the gentle hum of small, independent businesses. The annual migration of the monarch butterflies, a breathtaking spectacle of fluttering orange and black wings, draws visitors to the nearby sanctuaries, a vibrant testament to the enduring wildness of this corner of San Mateo County. The pace of life in Loma Mar is measured, dictated by the rhythm of the seasons and the slow, deliberate growth of its magnificent trees, fostering a sense of timelessness that permeates the very air.

About This Loma Mar Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Loma Mar, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Loma Mar and San Mateo County.

Detailed location data for Loma Mar includes the ZIP code (94021), telephone area code (415, 628), county seat of San Mateo County (Redwood City), and school district assignment (La Honda-Pescadero 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 Loma Mar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.