Pozo California Map

About Pozo, California

Pozo is a locality in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Pozo is located at 35.3036°N, 120.3765°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93453.

Pozo unfurls across rolling hills where the Santa Lucia Mountains begin their southward sweep, a landscape sculpted by dry grasses that turn a muted gold in the late summer sun. It lies 16.0 miles east of San Luis Obispo, CA (from San Luis Obispo, CA: bearing 85°T), and is situated 17.6 miles north-east of Arroyo Grande. The air here carries the scent of sagebrush and sunbaked earth, a dry, clean perfume that settles deep in the lungs. Oak trees, gnarled and ancient, dot the hillsides, their branches reaching like weathered hands towards a sky that can shift from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples and oranges of a dramatic sunset. A quiet stillness often prevails, broken only by the rustle of wind through the dry vegetation or the distant call of a hawk circling overhead. This pocket of San Luis Obispo County holds a history that whispers through the dust. Once a vital stopping point on the stagecoach routes, Pozo’s past is tied to the land's ability to sustain, a legacy that continues in its agricultural roots. Though not a bustling hub, its economy is shaped by the surrounding ranches and the occasional vineyard that thrives in the region's temperate climate. The Pozo Saloon, a landmark that has seen generations pass through its doors, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of this place, offering a tangible connection to its frontier days and a gathering spot for locals and travelers alike, where stories are shared and the rhythm of life moves at its own measured pace.

About This Pozo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pozo, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.303584, -120.376547. 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 Pozo and San Luis Obispo County.

Detailed location data for Pozo includes the ZIP code (93453), telephone area code (805), county seat of San Luis Obispo County (San Luis Obispo), 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 Pozo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.