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Pleasant Hill California Map

Explore Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill, California

How to Use This Pleasant Hill, California Map

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

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

Latitude	37.954163
Longitude	-122.075772
Population	34,613
Density	1888.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	94523
Area Code	510
County Seat	Martinez
School District	Mount Diablo Unified School District

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About Pleasant Hill, California

Pleasant Hill is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of 34,613. The population density is 1888.9 people per km². Pleasant Hill is located at 37.9542°N, 122.0758°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Pleasant Hill is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 94523.

Pleasant Hill occupies a landscape where the silver-gray currents of Walnut Creek carve a path through the earth, marking the land with a persistent, fluid grace. It lies 2.6 miles southwest of Concord, CA (from Concord, CA: bearing 218°T), and is situated 2.9 miles north of Walnut Creek. The terrain spills outward into the expansive Ygnacio Valley, where the light at dusk takes on a bruised, golden quality that lingers over the dry grasses. Beyond the immediate horizon, the distant silhouettes of the Coast Ranges rise like silent sentinels, catching the ephemeral fog that drifts in from the Pacific Ocean just seven miles away. Residents often look toward the western sky, where the salt air whispers of the nearby Seal Islands and the vast, shifting expanse of the coast. Pleasant Hill maintains a quiet intimacy with its environment, anchored by the verdant, manicured grounds of Pleasant Hill Park, which serves as a central breathing space for the neighborhood.

Agriculture once defined the local horizons, leaving behind an enduring legacy of orchard-strewn soil that eventually transitioned into a suburban economy. Small-scale industry and retail centers now provide the primary pulse of commerce, replacing the heavy, rhythmic labor of the early farming days. The local economy relies on a blend of professional services and education, reflecting a shift toward the intellectual and administrative pursuits of the modern era. While the seasonal cycles of the land have become less central to the daily grind, the memory of the harvest remains in the way the town organizes its public spaces around the seasonal shifts in temperature. Water from the Leland Reservoir supports the infrastructure of the area, ensuring that life continues with a steady, reliable flow despite the arid tendencies of the summer months.

Pleasant Hill cultivates a character defined by its blend of academic ambition and a reserved, suburban pace. The streets are often quiet, punctuated by the movement of students and families who favor the well-regarded local educational institutions. Notable figures such as the accomplished actor James Franco once walked these paths, carrying the quiet influence of the region into the wider world of cinema. Cultural life finds expression in community gatherings at Pleasant Hill Park, where the social fabric is woven from everyday interactions rather than grand, performative displays. The atmosphere remains grounded, favoring a modest dignity that respects the history of the land while looking toward the future. Every afternoon, the transition of light across the valley serves as a reminder of the geography that keeps the inhabitants tethered to this specific, sun-warmed corner of the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Winslow Center (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 270° W
Paso Nogal Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 325° NW
Ridgeview Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 302° NW
Soldiers' Memorial Monument (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 133° SE
Briones Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 234° SW
Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 177° S
US Army helicopter (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 027° NE
Concord Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 059° NE
Alhambra Creek Valley Staging Area (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 274° W
Labyrinth (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 267° W
John Muir (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 303° NW
Louie Strentzel Muir (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 303° NW
Storyvanes (Public Artwork) — 3.6 mi, 119° SE
Main Street Arts Gallery (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 322° NW
LC Galleries (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 323° NW
Martinez Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 324° NW
Point Edith Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 003° N
Mount Diablo State Park (State Park) — 6.4 mi, 121° SE
Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 7.3 mi, 336° NW
Clayton Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 097° E
Benicia Plein Air Gallery (Gallery) — 7.9 mi, 324° NW
City of Benicia Fishing Pier (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 322° NW
Benicia Capitol (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 326° NW
Donner Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 8.8 mi, 110° E
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.1 mi, 315° NW · 43k acres
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.6 mi, 190° S · 81k acres
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 20.6 mi, 245° SW · 113k acres
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 25.2 mi, 243° SW · 8,946 acres

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