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Pinole California Map

Explore Pinole, 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 Pinole, California

How to Use This Pinole, California Map

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

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	Pinole
State	California (CA)
County	Contra Costa County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	38.001702
Longitude	-122.318488
Population	19,022
Density	1439.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	94564
Area Code	510
County Seat	Martinez
School District	West Contra Costa Unified School District

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About Pinole, California

Pinole is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of 19,022. The population density is 1439.0 people per km². Pinole is located at 38.0017°N, 122.3185°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Pinole is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 94564.

Pinole occupies a quiet stretch of land where the persistent fog drift often softens the edges of the horizon. It lies 1.0 miles south-southwest of Hercules, CA (from Hercules, CA: bearing 212°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-southwest of Vallejo. Pinole sits directly upon the coast, where the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean meets the shoreline in a rhythmic, tidal pulse. Inland, the landscape rises into the gentle, golden slopes of Refugio Valley, a place where the light at dusk holds a particular, lingering clarity. Pinole Creek carves a narrow path through the earth toward the water, while the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Coast Ranges provide a rugged boundary to the east. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Pinon Park, an expansive area that anchors the immediate terrain.

Settlement in Pinole traces back to early land grants, evolving from a place of pastoral quiet into a node of industrial activity. The economy once relied heavily on the production of black powder, a legacy that shaped the physical development of the waterfront. Today, Pinole serves as a residential center, though the memory of those early industries remains etched into the local identity. The proximity of Mare Island across the water serves as a reminder of the region’s long-standing maritime and naval influence. Residents navigate a landscape where the history of labor and the transition toward modern commerce coexist in a steady, unpretentious balance.

Cultural life in Pinole is defined by a modest, neighborly pace that values community connection over grand spectacle. The town center retains a functional, historic character, avoiding the noise of larger urban centers while remaining open to the currents of the wider world. Visitors might find their way to the Peacock Gap Trail for a walk, or perhaps explore the quiet edges of Maloney Reservoir. Among those who have called the area home, the professional football player and coach Bill Walsh stands as a notable figure whose influence reached far beyond these borders. Pinole maintains a distinct, grounded atmosphere, characterized by the smell of salt air and the enduring presence of the oaks that dot the nearby landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

San Pablo Bay Regional Shoreline (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 334° NW
Montara Bay Community Center (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 265° W
Wilson Point (Viewpoint) — 0.7 mi, 010° N
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 274° W
Pinole Senior Center (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 075° E
Black Powder Press (Historic Ruins) — 1.8 mi, 275° W
Site of Giant Powder Company (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 252° W
Bat House (Historic Ruins) — 2.5 mi, 271° W
Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 124° SE
The Pastree (Public Artwork) — 4.3 mi, 180° S
The Mira Vista Rock (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 177° S
Richmond Art Center (Arts Centre) — 4.7 mi, 198° S
Richmond Memorial Auditorium (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 197° S
Internet Archive - Physical Archive (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 197° S
Mare Island Preserve Bunker 2;A204 (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 034° NE
Mare Island Preserve Bunker 1;A205 (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 033° NE
Masquers Playhouse (Theatre) — 6.3 mi, 215° SW
Blake Garden (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 163° S
2003 Alfred Zampa Memorial Suspension Bridge (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 050° NE
San Pablo Bay Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.9 mi, 296° NW
Golden State Model Railroad Museum (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 211° SW
Cerrito Theatre (Cinema) — 6.9 mi, 173° S
Pillar of the Future (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 021° N
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.2 mi, 360° N · 43k acres
Rancho San Pablo-Rancho San Antonio boundary marker (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 173° S
China Camp State Park (State Park) — 7.4 mi, 268° W
San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 7.4 mi, 268° W
Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.6 mi, 256° W · 598 acres
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 13.1 mi, 205° SW · 113k acres
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 17.3 mi, 212° SW · 8,946 acres

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