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Pacific Palisades California Map

Explore Pacific Palisades, 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 Pacific Palisades, California

How to Use This Pacific Palisades, California Map

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

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	Pacific Palisades
State	California (CA)
County	Los Angeles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.048064
Longitude	-118.526471
Population	28,000
Density	1200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	90272
Area Code	310, 424
County Seat	Los Angeles

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About Pacific Palisades, California

Pacific Palisades is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 28,000. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Pacific Palisades is located at 34.0481°N, 118.5265°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90272.

Pacific Palisades spreads across a landscape defined by the interplay between the rugged earth and the vast horizon of the Pacific Ocean. It lies 2.8 miles northwest of Santa Monica, CA (from Santa Monica, CA: bearing 314°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-southeast of Woodland Hills. The terrain descends from the higher elevations toward the sea, where Temescal Canyon carves a deep, verdant path through the land. Residents find tranquility in the immediate proximity of Temescal Gateway Park, a space where the native flora thrives under the intense, golden quality of the local sun. From the higher ridges, the distant Santa Monica Mountains emerge as a jagged silhouette against the sky, grounding the northern view in ancient stone. On quiet afternoons, the air carries a faint, salt-heavy mist from the coastline just a mile away, softening the edges of the dry, sun-warmed hills.

Pacific Palisades evolved from its early origins as a Methodist retreat into a residential enclave that prioritizes privacy and a connection to the natural world. The local economy functions primarily through the professional services and specialized retail sectors that sustain a quiet, affluent pace of life. While the region lacks heavy industry, the persistent demand for housing and the maintenance of its unique architectural character drive much of the local commerce. Historical growth patterns favored the preservation of open space, preventing the dense development seen elsewhere in the region. Even as the decades have passed, the focus remains on maintaining a residential atmosphere that feels removed from the frantic energy of the surrounding metropolitan sprawl.

Cultural life in Pacific Palisades centers on a shared appreciation for the outdoors and a deliberate, unhurried social rhythm. The streets often host residents walking toward the local cafes or gathering at communal spaces to trade news as the coastal fog begins its slow drift inland. Notable figures such as the Nobel Prize-winning author Thomas Mann once found sanctuary here, drawn by the same quietude that characterizes the neighborhood today. Beyond the residential streets, the nearby Santa Ynez Lake offers a reflective point in the landscape, while the distant Big Rock stands as a singular, craggy landmark visible from various vantage points. Annual community celebrations reinforce a sense of connection, ensuring that the legacy of the area remains firmly tied to its specific, sun-drenched geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bruce Lurie Gallery (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 213° SW
Temescal Gateway Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 344° N
Palisades Park & Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 161° S
Topanga State Park (State Park) — 0.5 mi, 342° N
Rivas Canyon Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 028° NE
On LA & Malibu (Viewpoint) — 0.9 mi, 202° S
Maison Johnny Halliday (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 108° E
Long Wharf in Santa Monica (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 182° S
Case Study House #9 (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 160° S
Eames House (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 162° S
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 283° W
Marquez Family Historical Monument (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 141° SE
Aero Theatre (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 122° SE
Bust of an Athlete, Possibly Hercules (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 265° W
Fresh Prince of Bel Air (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 069° E
L.A. County Sanitation District Open Space (Local Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 014° N
Miles Memorial Playhouse (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 135° SE
World Peace Ikeda Auditorium (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 138° SE
Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 014° N
AMC Santa Monica 7 (Cinema) — 2.7 mi, 143° SE
Hilton Open Space (State Recreation Area) — 2.8 mi, 029° NE
Bodega (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 134° SE
Breakdance Showdown (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 145° SE
Santa Mónica Pier Aquarium (Aquarium) — 3.1 mi, 146° SE
Brentwood Art Center (Arts Centre) — 3.3 mi, 123° SE
Drudis-Biada Art Gallery And Fine Arts Building (Arts Centre) — 3.6 mi, 045° NE
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 4.5 mi, 284° W · 24k acres
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 4.8 mi, 260° W · 8,946 acres
Sepulveda Pass Open Space (State Recreation Area) — 5.2 mi, 030° NE
Malibu Creek State Park (State Park) — 7.7 mi, 286° W

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