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Oakland California Map

Explore Oakland, 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 Oakland, California

How to Use This Oakland, California Map

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

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	Oakland
State	California (CA)
County	Alameda County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.769846
Longitude	-122.22569
Population	440,646
Density	3041.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	94612, 94621, 94601, 94602, 94603
Area Code	510
County Seat	Oakland
School District	Oakland Unified School District

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About Oakland, California

Oakland is a locality in Alameda County, California, United States. With a population of 440,646, Oakland is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 3041.9 people per km². Oakland is located at 37.7698°N, 122.2257°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Oakland is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 94612, 94621, 94601.

Oakland anchors the eastern edge of the shoreline where the salt-heavy air of the Clinton Basin meets the rising terrain. It lies 2.0 miles south-southeast of Emeryville, CA (from Emeryville, CA: bearing 157°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-northeast of San Francisco. The landscape transitions from the flat, industrial lowlands near the harbor to the rugged, sun-bleached slopes that climb toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Coast Ranges. Water makes its quiet presence felt in the winding course of Glen Echo Creek, which carves a path through the urban grid, while the dense, shadowed canopy of the Sutro Forest waits several miles away as a respite from the dry, golden grasses of the nearby Indian Gulch. When the afternoon fog rolls in, it softens the sharp angles of the architecture, turning the light into a muted, pearlescent glow that settles over the streets and the nearby Coast Guard Island.

Spanish land grants and the subsequent arrival of the railroad transformed Oakland from a quiet collection of ranchos into a bustling terminus for transcontinental commerce. The early decades saw the harbor grow into a vital gateway, drawing workers and dreamers who laid the foundations of the modern streetscape. Centered at the heart of the civic life, City Hall Plaza stands as a testament to the enduring administrative pulse of Oakland, serving as a gathering point where the layers of the past remain visible in the weathered stone and the persistent, industrious spirit of the inhabitants. This history of rapid expansion and diverse migration has left behind a layered character, where the ambition of the original founders still echoes in the rhythm of daily activity.

Economic vitality in Oakland flows through its deep-water port, which serves as a primary artery for global trade, alongside a burgeoning landscape of technology and professional services. The infrastructure supports a diverse workforce, bolstered by the presence of prominent institutions such as Mills College, which contributes to the intellectual rigor of the region. Nearby, the Upper San Leandro Reservoir provides a serene counterpoint to the relentless hum of the logistics hubs and transit corridors that define the local industry. As the economy shifts toward innovation, the reliance on traditional maritime transport remains a steady, grounding force, ensuring that Oakland maintains its reputation as a place of relentless, practical productivity.

Cultural expression in Oakland thrives through a vibrant tapestry of professional athletics and a deep-seated tradition of grassroots activism and arts. The community gathers for annual festivals that celebrate the eclectic mix of voices and histories, while the Northridge Trail offers a rugged path for those seeking to escape the urban density for the quietude of the hills. Famous figures such as Jack London have long been associated with the grit and creative intensity of the locale, reflecting the same raw energy found in the local sports scene. Whether it is the visual art adorning the facades of downtown or the sound of music drifting from a neighborhood cafe, the spirit of Oakland remains distinct, marked by an unyielding sense of identity and a commitment to the bold, the unconventional, and the authentic.

Nearby Outdoor Places

White Elephant Mural (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 282° W
Cohen Bray House (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 349° N
Christmas Tree Lane (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 187° S
MLK Regional Shoreline (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 151° SE
Alameda Shellmound Plaque (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 200° S
Altarena Playhouse (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 203° SW
ATK Baseball Field (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 279° W
Oakport Soccer Fields (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 148° SE
Martin Luther King Junior Regional Shoreline (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 152° SE
Eastside Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 1.1 mi, 328° NW
Peralta Hacienda Historical (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 021° N
Oakport Field (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 154° SE
Coast Guard Working Dogs Memorial (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 307° NW
Alameda Art Association (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 237° SW
Frank Bette Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 1.7 mi, 279° W
Cricket Engine (Gallery) — 2.4 mi, 306° NW
Mills College Art Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 069° E
Henry J. Kaiser Center Arena (Theatre) — 2.7 mi, 315° NW
Robert W. Crown State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 2.7 mi, 264° W
Pacific Pinball Museum (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 276° W
Crab Cove Marine Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 2.9 mi, 265° W
Friday Nights @ OMCA with Off the Grid (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 313° NW
Gondola Servizio (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 319° NW
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.8 mi, 149° SE · 81k acres
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 11.1 mi, 290° W · 113k acres
Angel Island State Park (State Park) — 12.1 mi, 299° NW
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 14.4 mi, 276° W · 8,946 acres
Mount Diablo State Park (State Park) — 14.4 mi, 064° NE

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