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San Anselmo California Map

Explore San Anselmo, 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 San Anselmo, California

How to Use This San Anselmo, California Map

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

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	San Anselmo
State	California (CA)
County	Marin County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.982117
Longitude	-122.569921
Population	12,830
Density	1851.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	94960, 94979
Area Code	510
County Seat	San Rafael
School District	Tamalpais Union High School District

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About San Anselmo, California

San Anselmo is a locality in Marin County, California, United States. It has a population of 12,830. The population density is 1851.8 people per km². San Anselmo is located at 37.9821°N, 122.5699°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. San Anselmo is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 94960, 94979.

San Anselmo defines its character through the winding path of San Anselmo Creek, which serves as a natural artery flowing through the heart of the landscape. It lies 1.7 miles west of San Rafael, CA (from San Rafael, CA: bearing 273°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south of Novato. The terrain rises into gentle slopes that eventually pull the gaze toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Coast Ranges on the horizon. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Creek Park, where the air holds the crisp, salt-tinged scent of the Pacific Ocean just three miles away. To the north, the terrain dips into the quiet seclusion of Sleepy Hollow, providing a lush contrast to the drier, golden grasses that shimmer under the late afternoon sun. Water remains a quiet presence here, whether it gathers in the nearby Forbes Hill Reservoir or cascades down the rocky face of Dawn Falls.

San Anselmo traces its roots to a time when agrarian rhythms dictated the pace of life, evolving from early land grants into the bustling residential hub seen today. The local economy has shifted from early agricultural ventures to a vibrant collection of independent businesses, specialized boutiques, and professional services that line the central corridors. Commerce in San Anselmo thrives on a tradition of local enterprise, eschewing large-scale industrial sprawl in favor of a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. The influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean has historically shaped regional trade, though the daily focus remains on the specific needs of the local population. Even with the modernization of its commercial districts, the area maintains a sturdy, grounded history that respects the foundational work of those who first cleared the land.

Cultural life in San Anselmo centers on a shared appreciation for the arts and a deep connection to the regional environment, often celebrated through community gatherings that emphasize local creativity. Notable landmarks such as the historic library and the intimate theaters provide spaces for residents to engage with literature and performance. The town serves as a home for individuals like the legendary musician Jerry Garcia, who once walked these streets and drew inspiration from the quiet beauty of the surroundings. Visitors frequently traverse the Ross Trail, finding a sense of connection to the natural world that remains an essential part of the local identity. Events in San Anselmo often spill out into public squares, reflecting a collective spirit that values both quiet reflection and active engagement with one’s neighbors.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Faude Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 022° N
Sorich Ranch Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 034° NE
Bald Hill Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 233° SW
Terra Linda/Sleepy Hollow Divide Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 013° N
Marin Municipal Water District Watershed (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.8 mi, 226° SW
Hawthorne Hills Town Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 317° NW
Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 149° SE
San Rafael Open Space (Nature Reserve) — 2.2 mi, 125° SE
Marin County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 102° E
Showcase Theatre (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 055° NE
Bartolini Gallery (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 054° NE
Tamalpais Maiden (Public Artwork) — 3.5 mi, 134° SE
Mount Tamalpais State Park (State Park) — 3.6 mi, 187° S
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 3.7 mi, 188° S
San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 3.7 mi, 072° E
China Camp State Park (State Park) — 3.8 mi, 072° E
The Rosebowl (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 149° SE
Nike Missile Site (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 074° E
Sitting Bull Rock and memorial (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 182° S
Giant Picnic Table (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 134° SE
Slide House (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 135° SE
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 070° E
Music Stand (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 214° SW
Mount Tamalpais West Point (Viewpoint) — 4.7 mi, 196° S
Muir Woods National Monument (National Monument) — 5.4 mi, 183° S · 527 acres
The Phoenix Collection Tea Museum (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 286° W
Point Reyes National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 7.9 mi, 252° W · 135k acres
Atherton Avenue Bayland (Nature Reserve) — 8.7 mi, 014° N
Marinship Exhibit (Museum) — 9.2 mi, 153° SE
Marin Museum of the American Indian (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 349° N

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