Meridian California Map

About Meridian, California

Meridian is a locality in Santa Clara County, California, United States. Meridian is located at 37.3230°N, 121.9697°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95957.

Meridian rests in a valley floor that slopes gently towards the west, a broad expanse where the sun often casts long, warm shadows in the late afternoon. It lies 2.3 miles south-south-west of Santa Clara, CA (from Santa Clara, CA: bearing 200°T), and is situated 4.3 miles west-south-west of San Jose. The land here is a study in subtle transitions, from the manicured green of residential lawns to the more rugged, chaparral-covered hills that rise in the distance, their slopes etched with the dry lines of ephemeral creeks. A soft, persistent breeze, often carrying the faint scent of eucalyptus and dry earth, whispers through the suburban streets, a constant companion to the hum of traffic on the nearby arteries. The sky above Meridian is typically a clear, cerulean dome, though it can soften to a hazy pearl on warmer days, and in the evenings, it often bleeds into a spectrum of soft oranges and purples as the sun dips below the western horizon. The story of Meridian is one of transformation, from land once tilled by hardy farmers to the vibrant, technologically driven heart it is today. This area, now a hub for innovation and commerce, was a fertile ground for agriculture for generations, its rich soil yielding crops that fed a growing region. The echoes of that past are subtle, perhaps a weathered barn glimpsed from a passing car or the name of a street that hints at a long-gone orchard. The current economy of Meridian is deeply entwined with the digital age, a landscape of gleaming office complexes and research facilities that represent a different kind of harvest, one of ideas and advancements. It’s a place where the pace of life can feel both dynamic and grounded, a constant hum of activity beneath the wide, welcoming sky.

About This Meridian Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Meridian, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.322998, -121.96968. 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 Meridian and Santa Clara County.

Detailed location data for Meridian includes the ZIP code (93203), telephone area code (408, 669, 530), county seat of Santa Clara County (San Jose), and school district assignment (Meridian Elementary 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 Meridian is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.