Explore Montclair, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Montclair |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 34.071493 |
| Longitude | -117.69808 |
| Population | 37,865 |
| Density | 2643.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 94611, 91763 |
| Area Code | 510, 818, 747 |
| County Seat | San Bernardino |
| School District | Chaffey Joint Union High School District |
Montclair occupies a flat expanse of the inland valley floor, where the dry heat of the afternoon softens the edges of the horizon. It lies 2.2 miles southeast of Claremont, CA (from Claremont, CA: bearing 128°T), and is situated 2.4 miles west-northwest of Ontario. In the distance, the San Gabriel Mountains loom as a jagged, purple silhouette against the bleached sky, grounding the perspective of the entire basin. Residents often gather at Sunrise Park to watch the light turn copper as it slips behind the western ridges. The terrain here holds a quiet, dusty stillness, far removed from the damp air of the coast, defined instead by the open, sun-baked earth. Four miles to the east, the seasonal path of Thompson Wash traces a low depression through the landscape, while the modest waters of Ontario Reservoir Number 1 sit three miles away, reflecting the stillness of the high plains.
Montclair grew from the steady rhythm of agricultural roots, slowly transforming as the suburban sprawl of the mid-twentieth century redefined the surrounding landscape. The local economy shifted from the groves and pastures of earlier decades toward a diverse mix of light manufacturing and retail commerce that serves the broader region. Small industrial corridors now hum with the mechanical pulse of trade, replacing the seasonal cycles of the old orchards with the persistent, daily flow of logistics and commerce. Despite these changes, the town maintains a pragmatic character, valuing the steady labor that keeps its streets and businesses in motion. The memory of the land remains etched in the grid of the roads, which follow the lines of older, vanished farms that once stretched toward the distant slopes.
Montclair fosters a cultural character shaped by the intersection of long-term residents and new arrivals, creating a quiet, industrious spirit that defines daily life. The town offers access to the natural solitude of the San Dimas Experimental Forest, located eight miles away, where the landscape transitions into rugged, untamed brush. Adventurous spirits sometimes venture further to seek the hidden spray of Wolfskill Falls or follow the winding path of the West Cucamonga Truck Trail. While the area is not defined by the presence of global celebrities, the community takes pride in its local schools and the modest, sturdy landmarks that anchor its identity. Life here proceeds with a deliberate pace, punctuated by the seasonal shifts in the wind and the long, golden shadows that stretch across the valley floor at dusk.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Montclair, California. Coordinates: 34.071493, -117.69808. 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 Montclair includes the ZIP code (94611, 91763), telephone area code (510, 818, 747), county seat of San Bernardino County (San Bernardino), and school district assignment (Chaffey Joint Union High 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 generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |