North Shore California Map

About North Shore, California

North Shore is a locality in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,515. The population density is 116.5 people per km². North Shore is located at 34.2681°N, 117.1842°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 92254.

North Shore unfolds along the vast, shimmering expanse of a great inland sea, a place where the sun-baked hills meet the water's edge. It lies 9.8 miles north of Highland, CA (from Highland, CA: bearing 8°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-north-east of Del Rosa. The landscape here is a study in arid beauty, a rugged terrain of sandy washes and scrub-oak dotted slopes that slope down to the lake's embrace. A gentle breeze, carrying the scent of creosote and dry earth, often stirs the air, a constant companion to the stark, sun-drenched vistas. The character of North Shore is one of quiet resilience, a community accustomed to the wide-open sky and the sometimes-harsh embrace of the desert. The history of North Shore is intrinsically tied to the ebb and flow of the Colorado River and the ambitious engineering that created this vast reservoir. For decades, this area served as a vital hub for boating, fishing, and lakeside recreation, drawing visitors who sought respite from the inland heat. The local economy, once buoyed by the influx of tourists and the services that supported them, has adapted to changing water levels and a more transient clientele. Yet, the spirit of North Shore persists, a testament to the enduring allure of its unique setting, where the stark beauty of the desert landscape meets the tranquil, if sometimes receding, presence of the water.

About This North Shore Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Shore, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.268061, -117.184208. 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 North Shore and San Bernardino County.

Detailed location data for North Shore includes the ZIP code (92352), telephone area code (909, 714), county seat of San Bernardino County (San Bernardino), and school district assignment (Coachella Valley Unified 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 North Shore is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.