Lompico California Map

About Lompico, California

Lompico is a locality in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 788. The population density is 117.0 people per km². Lompico is located at 37.1055°N, 122.0527°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95018.

Lompico unfolds in a landscape of rolling hills that dip and rise like a sleeping giant's breath, where redwood giants stand sentinel, their shaggy bark a testament to seasons past. It lies 9.2 miles north of Santa Cruz, CA (from Santa Cruz, CA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-south-west of Los Gatos. The air, thick with the scent of pine needles and damp earth, often carries a whisper of the distant Pacific, a constant reminder of the coast's proximity. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy in shifting patterns, painting the forest floor with a dappled luminescence, and the quiet here is profound, broken only by the calls of unseen birds or the rustle of leaves underfoot. The terrain itself is a labyrinth of narrow roads that wind precariously through the trees, their asphalt worn smooth by countless journeys. The history of Lompico is intrinsically tied to the logging industry that once thrummed through these hills, the echoes of saws and heavy machinery now muted by time and the insistent reclamation of nature. While the grand scale of logging has receded, the spirit of self-reliance and a connection to the land persists, a quiet legacy woven into the fabric of its scattered homes. The local economy, though modest, finds its pulse in small businesses catering to the residents and the occasional visitor drawn by the area's natural beauty. There are no grand landmarks here, no bustling town square, but rather a collection of homes that have grown organically from the earth, each with its own story, contributing to the unique, unassuming character of Lompico.

About This Lompico Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lompico, 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 Lompico and Santa Cruz County.

Detailed location data for Lompico includes the ZIP code (95018), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Santa Cruz County (Santa Cruz), and school district assignment (San Lorenzo Valley 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 Lompico is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.