Palo Alto California Map

About Palo Alto, California

Palo Alto is a locality in Santa Clara County, California, United States. It has a population of 67,237. The population density is 1079.3 people per km². Palo Alto is located at 37.4419°N, 122.1430°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94028.

Palo Alto unfolds across gently sloping terrain, where the San Francisco Bay's distant gleam is a constant, subtle presence. It lies 1.9 miles south of East Palo Alto, CA (from East Palo Alto, CA: bearing 183°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-west of Sunnyvale. Rolling hills, softened by a Mediterranean climate, cradle the community, their chaparral-covered slopes whispering of wilder times. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy fragrance, a blend of eucalyptus and the dry grasses that cling to the hillsides. Sidewalks, often shaded by mature oak and redwood trees, are pathways through a landscape that feels both managed and wild, a place where the urban edge meets the untamed. This locale, once part of the vast Rancho San Francisquito, carries the echoes of its agricultural past, with vineyards and orchards giving way to innovation. The founding of Stanford University in the late 19th century irrevocably shaped Palo Alto, imbuing it with an intellectual current that continues to define its character. Today, its economy thrives on the cutting edge of technology, a constant hum of progress emanating from the numerous startups and established giants that have made this region their home. The town itself, a mosaic of architectural styles, from Craftsman bungalows to modern glass structures, reflects this dynamic evolution, a testament to the ambitious spirit that has always found fertile ground here.

About This Palo Alto Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palo Alto, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.441883, -122.14302. 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 Palo Alto and Santa Clara County.

Detailed location data for Palo Alto includes the ZIP code (94301), telephone area code (510, 415, 628), county seat of Santa Clara County (San Jose), and school district assignment (Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.