Explore San Bruno, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for San Bruno, 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 Bruno.
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 Bruno |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 37.62556 |
| Longitude | -122.431397 |
| Population | 43,908 |
| Density | 3088.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 94066 |
| Area Code | 415, 628 |
| County Seat | Redwood City |
| School District | San Mateo Union High School District |
San Bruno reveals itself through a landscape defined by the persistent influence of the Pacific Ocean, which breathes a cool, salt-tinged mist across the terrain from only a mile away. It lies 1.7 miles south of South San Francisco, CA (from South San Francisco, CA: bearing 186°T), and is situated 10.0 miles south of San Francisco. The land rises in a series of undulations that catch the amber quality of the afternoon sun, while the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Coast Ranges provide a rugged backdrop to the horizon. Colma Creek carves a quiet path through the lower reaches of the neighborhood, acting as a subtle artery for the local drainage. Residents often find respite in the greenery of Posy Park, a serene pocket of land that anchors the immediate surroundings. Even the proximity of San Andreas Lake, resting just two miles inland, offers a sense of stillness that contrasts with the rhythmic, westward pull of the tides.
Early settlement in San Bruno grew from the necessity of transit and trade, evolving from Spanish land grants into a bustling corridor of commerce. The local economy has long been shaped by its strategic position, serving as a vital link between major regional hubs and the shifting demands of modern industry. Aviation and logistics play a significant role here, as the movement of goods and travelers dictates the tempo of daily life. The legacy of the railway and the subsequent expansion of infrastructure continue to pulse through the streets, reflecting a history of constant motion. Despite the rapid pace of modern business, a hardworking spirit remains at the center of the local identity. San Bruno maintains this industrious character while adapting to the changing needs of a diverse, contemporary workforce.
Cultural life in San Bruno finds its expression in the quiet vitality of its neighborhoods and the shared spaces where people gather. The Sweeney Ridge Trail offers a winding ascent for those seeking a vantage point over the terrain, connecting hikers to the raw, natural scale of the peninsula. While the region is characterized by its own distinct atmosphere, the influence of the wider Bay Area adds layers of diversity to the local customs and cuisine. Notable figures such as the accomplished author and poet Gregory Corso once walked these paths, leaving a mark on the artistic consciousness of the area. Events held throughout the year bring a sense of cohesion to the residents, who value the blend of accessibility and quietude that defines their home. The spirit of the place is found in these intersections, where the rhythm of the everyday meets the enduring beauty of the California coast.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of San Bruno, California. Coordinates: 37.62556, -122.431397. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for San Bruno includes the ZIP code (94066), telephone area code (415, 628), county seat of San Mateo County (Redwood City), and school district assignment (San Mateo Union High School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |