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Los Altos Hills California Map

Explore Los Altos Hills, 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 Los Altos Hills, California

How to Use This Los Altos Hills, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Los Altos Hills, 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 Los Altos Hills.

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	Los Altos Hills
State	California (CA)
County	Santa Clara County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.366925
Longitude	-122.138762
Population	8,489
Density	363.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	94022
Area Code	415, 628
County Seat	San Jose
School District	Los Altos Elementary School District

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About Los Altos Hills, California

Los Altos Hills is a locality in Santa Clara County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,489. The population density is 363.0 people per km². Los Altos Hills is located at 37.3669°N, 122.1388°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Los Altos Hills is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 94022.

Los Altos Hills occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, winding course of Barron Creek, which carves a quiet path through the terrain. It lies 1.3 miles west-southwest of Los Altos, CA (from Los Altos, CA: bearing 253°T), and is situated 5.6 miles west of Sunnyvale.

The earth rises into the distant, hazy silhouette of the Coast Ranges, while the cooling influence of the coastal air arrives from Casey Forebay just five miles away. Residents often wander the paths near Esther Clark Park, a sanctuary where the golden light of late afternoon filters through the canopy of native oaks. Beyond the immediate ridges, the geography slopes toward the low depression of Rengstorff Gulch, shaping a topography that feels both expansive and sheltered. On rare, clear mornings, one might catch a glimpse of the far-off Ogilvie Island, a suggestion of the vast oceanic expanse that defines the western edge of the region.

Los Altos Hills maintains a history deeply rooted in the transition from agrarian orchards to a residential enclave, preserving a sense of spacious solitude. The local economy finds its strength in the intellectual and professional currents of the surrounding region, where technology and innovation thrive. While the land itself remains largely residential, the character of the economy is tethered to the broader industry of the nearby hubs, keeping the pace of life measured and deliberate. Large, private estates dominate the acreage, reflecting a focus on privacy and the stewardship of the natural, wooded environment. This evolution from rural roots to a modern, quiet landscape has ensured that Los Altos Hills retains its distinct, unhurried atmosphere.

Cultural life in Los Altos Hills centers on a profound appreciation for the outdoors, often exemplified by quiet walks along Trappers Trail. Notable figures, including the legendary musician Joan Baez, have long favored the seclusion and natural beauty found within these borders. The presence of nearby academic institutions influences the local character, fostering an environment where curiosity and intellectual pursuit are highly valued. During the dry summer months, the scent of parched grass and wild sage drifts through the air, marking the passage of the seasons with a sensory clarity. Community gatherings and regional events often honor the history of the land, reinforcing a quiet pride in the preservation of the open, sun-drenched hillsides.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 178° S
Ohlone Indian Village Town of Los Altos Hills Historical Site No. 1 (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 096° E
Hidden Villa (Duveneck Ranch) (Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 213° SW
Cradle of Liberty (Public Artwork) — 1.2 mi, 058° NE
Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 045° NE
Mary Davey Memorial (Viewpoint) — 1.4 mi, 182° S
Pandemonium Aviaries Sculpture (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 298° NW
Foothills Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 277° W
Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 296° NW
Barron Park Donkeys (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 2.9 mi, 000° N
Mayfield Fire Bell (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 014° N
Juana Briones Park (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 012° N
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Cinema) — 3.1 mi, 031° NE
ARTis ANiMA Studio of Fine Arts (Arts Centre) — 3.3 mi, 013° N
Mountain View High School Theater (Theatre) — 3.9 mi, 097° E
Black Box (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 279° W
Jasper Ridge Reserve (Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 304° NW
The Foster Museum (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 029° NE
Art Time Studios (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 100° E
Significant Events in Cell Biology walkway (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 335° NW
Stem Cell Research information placards (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 335° NW
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.3 mi, 025° NE · 81k acres
Hewlett Packard's Garage (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 351° N
Pacific Art League (Arts Centre) — 5.4 mi, 348° N
Pamela Walsh Gallery (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 347° N
Portola Redwoods State Park (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 204° SW
Castle Rock State Park (State Park) — 7.6 mi, 173° S
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 9.7 mi, 304° NW · 113k acres
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 14.5 mi, 269° W · 8,946 acres
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 14.5 mi, 267° W

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