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Nipomo California Map

Explore Nipomo, 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 Nipomo, California

How to Use This Nipomo, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Nipomo, 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 Nipomo.

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	Nipomo
State	California (CA)
County	San Luis Obispo County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	35.03066
Longitude	-120.497757
Population	18,176
Density	465.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	93444
Area Code	805
County Seat	San Luis Obispo
School District	Lucia Mar Unified School District

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About Nipomo, California

Nipomo is a locality in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. It has a population of 18,176. The population density is 465.5 people per km². Nipomo is located at 35.0307°N, 120.4978°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93444.

Nipomo spreads across a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of Deleissigues Creek as it carves a path through the earth. It lies 6.6 miles north-northwest of Santa Maria, CA (from Santa Maria, CA: bearing 340°T), and is situated 8.3 miles southeast of Arroyo Grande. The terrain here is marked by expansive plains and gentle, golden slopes that catch the sun in a way that turns the dry grasses into a shimmering amber field. Far to the east, the distant summits of the Coast Ranges hold the horizon steady, providing a sense of scale to the open sky. Visitors often spend time wandering the paths of Jim Miller Park, where the local vegetation thrives in the warm, inland air. The land near Los Berros Canyon offers a rugged contrast to the flatter stretches, reminding those who live here of the deeper shifts in the soil.

Nipomo grew from a history tied to the land and the patient labor of those who worked the soil. Agriculture remains a primary engine for the local economy, with row crops and orchards stretching out to meet the horizon under a wide, unobstructed sun. Near the banks of Twitchell Reservoir, the irrigation of these fields sustains a cycle of planting and harvest that has defined the rhythm of life for generations. Small-scale industrial sites and commercial hubs provide a steady foundation for the residents who keep the machinery of the region running. The economy relies on this connection to the earth, valuing the produce and resources that the fertile ground yields each season. This steady, industrious pace creates a quiet stability that residents rely upon to build their lives and businesses.

Nipomo carries a distinct character shaped by the intersection of its rural roots and a modern, steady expansion. The cultural life of the region is celebrated through community gatherings that emphasize the simple, shared experiences of people living in a common geography. Notable landmarks dot the area, serving as markers for those who travel the local roads and understand the importance of the land’s history. W.C. Fields, the famous comedian and actor, once maintained a residence here, finding a quiet retreat in the landscape that many others have since come to appreciate. The atmosphere remains grounded, favoring a sense of neighborliness and a deep respect for the natural environment that surrounds every home. Even as the years pass, the spirit of the place endures, rooted in the clear light and the open, uncomplicated horizons of the region.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Nipomo Community Park (Local Park) — locality lies within
Mesa Meadows Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 277° W
Jim Miller Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 058° NE
Dana Adobe (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 097° E
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.4 mi, 272° W
Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.6 mi, 251° W · 5,002 acres
Dunes Center (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 226° SW
Rancho de Guadalupe Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 226° SW
Los Padres National Forest (National Forest) — 6.1 mi, 134° SE · 1.8M acres
Independence (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 282° W
Edwards Santa Maria Stadium 14 & RPX (Cinema) — 6.6 mi, 147° SE
Santa Maria Natural History Museum (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 147° SE
Pismo State Beach (State Park) — 6.8 mi, 300° NW
Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 149° SE
Santa Maria Fair Park (State Park) — 6.8 mi, 153° SE
Ethel Pope Auditorium (Theatre) — 7.0 mi, 150° SE
Competition Hill (Viewpoint) — 7.1 mi, 280° W
Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 7.5 mi, 144° SE
Barbeque Flats (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 292° W
ATV Safety Training Area (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 293° NW
Moy Mel (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 294° NW
Pacific Coast Railway (Monument) — 7.8 mi, 326° NW
Edwards Santa Maria 10 (Cinema) — 8.0 mi, 147° SE
Oceano WW2 Memorial (Monument) — 8.4 mi, 306° NW
Thomas Kinkade Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 11.0 mi, 313° NW
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 11.5 mi, 313° NW · 8,946 acres
Los Padres Other (National Forest) — 11.7 mi, 018° N · 895 acres
Santa Lucia Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 13.4 mi, 013° N · 21k acres
Operational Silo Test Facility (Historic Ruins) — 15.9 mi, 190° S
Garcia Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 16.5 mi, 028° NE · 14k acres

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