Point Mugu California Map

About Point Mugu, California

Point Mugu is a locality in Ventura County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Point Mugu is located at 34.1124°N, 119.1024°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93042.

Point Mugu is a dramatic confluence of coastal scrub and ancient rock, where the Santa Monica Mountains tumble in a final, rugged burst towards the Pacific. It lies 7.3 miles south-east of Oxnard, CA (from Oxnard, CA: bearing 144°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-south-west of Camarillo. The air here carries a constant, bracing tang of salt, a scent that clings to the wind-scoured chaparral and the weathered basalt formations that jut out like broken teeth against the horizon. To the west, the coastline curves, a sweep of pale sand interrupted by darker, more exposed promontories, and the vast, indifferent blue of the ocean stretches to meet a sky that often burns with a fierce, clear light, especially in the late afternoon when shadows lengthen and deepen the contours of the land. The Pacific's relentless rhythm is a constant presence, a low rumble that seems to resonate in the very bones of the place, a reminder of the immense forces that shaped this wild edge of the continent. This stretch of coastline, dominated by the formidable presence of Point Mugu, has long been a place of passage and settlement. For centuries, indigenous peoples navigated these shores, their presence echoed in the wind whistling through the canyons and the quiet endurance of the land itself. Later, the Spanish mission era left its imprint, followed by the burgeoning agricultural ambitions of American settlers who found the fertile valleys inland a rich larder. Today, the local economy is a blend, with the nearby naval air station a significant employer, its presence a modern counterpoint to the enduring natural beauty. Yet, the land still whispers of its agricultural past; fields of strawberries and other produce can still be seen pushing back against the wilder scrub, testament to the enduring fertility of the coastal plain. The iconic Point Mugu Rock, a distinct landmark visible from miles away, stands as a silent sentinel, a geological marvel that has drawn the eye of travelers for generations, a unique signature on the Californian coast.

About This Point Mugu Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Point Mugu, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.112441, -119.102441. 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 Point Mugu and Ventura County.

Detailed location data for Point Mugu includes the ZIP code (93041), telephone area code (805), county seat of Ventura County (Ventura), and school district assignment. 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 Point Mugu is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.