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Millbrae California Map

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CityMillbrae
StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Mateo County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezonePacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
Latitude37.59897
Longitude-122.401991
Population23,216
Density2742.0 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code94030
Area Code415, 628
County SeatRedwood City
School DistrictMillbrae Elementary School District

About Millbrae, California

Millbrae is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of 23,216. The population density is 2742.0 people per km². Millbrae is located at 37.5990°N, 122.4020°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Millbrae is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 94030.

Millbrae reveals itself as a landscape defined by its intimate proximity to the Pacific Ocean, which lies a mere mile from its western edge. It lies 1.5 miles northwest of Burlingame, CA (from Burlingame, CA: bearing 311°T), and is situated 4.2 miles northwest of San Mateo. {}. The terrain slopes gently toward the water, where fog often drifts in from the coast to dampen the air and cool the afternoon light. To the west, the distant peaks of the Coast Ranges provide a rugged silhouette against the evening sky, grounding the horizon in stone and shadow. Small waterways such as Mills Creek wind through the terrain, tracing paths toward the sea and carving subtle depressions into the earth. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Spur Trail Park, where the transition from suburban development to natural vista feels fluid and unforced.

Millbrae traces its origins to the legacy of Darius Ogden Mills, whose influence helped shape the early development of this region. The local economy has long since evolved from its agrarian roots, shifting toward a service-oriented framework that benefits from its position as a central transit node. While the bustling flow of the nearby freeway acts as a modern river for commerce, the town maintains a steady pace of life centered on its commercial corridors. Industrial activity is restrained, favoring professional services and retail hubs that cater to a transient, globalized population. The history of the region is punctuated by the steady expansion of infrastructure, yet the quiet character of the residential streets remains a persistent, defining feature.

Cultural life in Millbrae expresses itself through a diverse, international community that finds common ground in the shared experience of the local climate. Notable landmarks include the historic train station, which serves as a reminder of the town’s enduring role as a gateway for travelers moving through the peninsula. Each year, the community gathers for the Millbrae Art and Wine Festival, an event that brings a concentrated energy to the streets and highlights the creative spirit of the region. Those seeking recreation often head toward the Sweeney Ridge Trail to take in the vast expanse of the surrounding landscape, or look toward the distant waters where Surfbird Isle remains a quiet point of interest. While the area is not defined by the presence of singular, globally famous figures, it remains a place where the ordinary rhythms of life—a morning walk near San Andreas Lake or a quiet evening by the coast—hold a genuine, quiet beauty.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Spur Trail Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 201° S
  • Spirit of Millbrae (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 051° NE
  • Officer David J. Chetcuti (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 052° NE
  • Peninsula Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 0.6 mi, 081° E
  • Lomita Spur Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 298° NW
  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 0.9 mi, 220° SW
  • SFPUC Peninsula Watershed (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.0 mi, 202° S
  • Junipero Serra Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 311° NW
  • Mills Canyon Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 145° SE
  • Morris "Mo" Bernstein (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 025° NE
  • Outdoor Terrace (Viewpoint) — 1.4 mi, 019° N
  • Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 041° NE
  • San Francisco State Fish and Game Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 2.4 mi, 292° W
  • Crestmoor Canyon (Local Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 311° NW
  • SF-51C Nike Missile Site (Historic Ruins) — 3.3 mi, 288° W
  • Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 113° SE
  • Carolands (Historic Castle / Fort) — 3.4 mi, 151° SE
  • San Mateo performing arts center (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 111° E
  • South San Francisco the Industrial City (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 349° N
  • CuriOdyssey (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 097° E
  • Montara State Beach (State Park) — 5.0 mi, 248° W
  • SF-51L Nike Missile SIte (Historic Ruins) — 5.1 mi, 304° NW
  • Sanchez Adobe Visitor Center (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 261° W
  • California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 5.3 mi, 280° W · 8,946 acres
  • Art Space on the Coast (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 296° NW
  • 7.3.1 Designs (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 296° NW
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 6.3 mi, 263° W
  • Kite Surfing Windsock (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 105° E
  • Burleigh H. Murray Ranch (State Park) — 9.2 mi, 175° S
  • Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.1 mi, 121° SE · 81k acres

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About This Millbrae Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Millbrae, California. Coordinates: 37.59897, -122.401991. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Millbrae includes the ZIP code (94030), telephone area code (415, 628), county seat of San Mateo County (Redwood City), and school district assignment (Millbrae Elementary School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.