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San Francisco California Map

Explore San Francisco, 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 Francisco, California

How to Use This San Francisco, California Map

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

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

Latitude	37.727239
Longitude	-123.032229
Population	873,965
Density	7192.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	94103, 94130, 94102, 94104, 94105
Area Code	415, 628
County Seat	San Francisco
School District	San Francisco Unified School District

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is a locality in San Francisco County, California, United States. With a population of 873,965, San Francisco is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 7192.7 people per km². San Francisco is located at 37.7272°N, 123.0322°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. San Francisco is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 94103, 94130, 94102.

San Francisco defines the northern tip of a rugged peninsula where the cool, salt-heavy air of the Pacific Ocean meets the land in a constant, rhythmic embrace. It lies 5.3 miles north-northeast of Daly City, CA (from Daly City, CA: bearing 26°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west-southwest of Oakland. The terrain of San Francisco is defined by a series of steep, abrupt elevations that force the streets into dramatic inclines, offering glimpses of the distant Coast Ranges when the frequent, low-hanging fog decides to pull back its gray curtain. Residents often seek the quiet, shaded canopy of the nearby Sutro Forest or travel toward the cooling mist of Huntington Falls, while the lower elevations near the shore remain tempered by the influence of the tides. The landscape retains a wild, untamed character, with Lobos Creek winding through the periphery and the serene Lombard Street Reservoir serving as a rare, placid mirror of the sky in an otherwise vertical environment.

San Francisco emerged from a convergence of colonial ambition and the raw, transformative energy of the mid-nineteenth century, growing rapidly from a modest outpost into a bustling port of global consequence. The arrival of those seeking fortune during the gold rush acted as a catalyst, drawing people from every corner of the earth to a harbor that felt like the edge of the known world. Over the decades, San Francisco weathered seismic shifts and social upheavals, each era leaving a distinct layer upon the architecture and the collective memory of the populace. This history is not merely a record of buildings, but a testament to a resilient spirit that rebuilt itself from the ashes of disaster, ensuring that the character of San Francisco remained both iconoclastic and deeply grounded in its unique origins.

Economic life in San Francisco flourishes through a sophisticated blend of high-technology innovation, global finance, and a deep-rooted dedication to the creative arts and professional services. The infrastructure supporting San Francisco is intricate, weaving together transit systems that navigate the steep topography with a network of industry that spans from the digital corridors of software development to the specialized logistics of a major international port. Educational excellence is anchored by institutions such as the University of San Francisco, which provides a steady influx of intellectual vigor and academic research to the regional workforce. Beyond the office towers, the economy relies on a robust hospitality sector, where the War Memorial & Opera House stands as a primary venue for cultural commerce, drawing visitors who contribute to the daily vitality of the streets.

Cultural life in San Francisco pulses with the energy of a city that values both tradition and the avant-garde, manifested in the vibrant performances at the War Memorial & Opera House and the quiet contemplation found during a hike along the distant Sunset Trail. Professional sports teams command the loyalty of the public, their games serving as seasonal markers that draw thousands to arenas and stadiums. On clear afternoons, the silhouette of Alcatraz Island remains a stark reminder of the past, visible against the churning water of the Pacific Ocean. San Francisco celebrates its diversity through annual festivals that spill into the plazas, while individuals like the writer Jack London or the late Steve Jobs remain etched into the cultural consciousness, representing the blend of grit and vision that persists in the local air. Whether one is watching the sunset turn the horizon to copper or walking through the open spaces of Marx Meadows, the experience of San Francisco is one of constant, shifting beauty.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Golden Gate Park (Nature Reserve) — 30.0 mi, 084° E
Golden Gate Bridge (Landmark) — 30.9 mi, 078° E
de Young Museum (Museum) — 30.9 mi, 084° E
Japanese Tea Garden (Nature Reserve) — 31.0 mi, 084° E
California Academy of Sciences (Museum) — 31.1 mi, 084° E
Twin Peaks (Landmark) — 32.0 mi, 087° E
Palace of Fine Arts (Landmark) — 32.3 mi, 081° E
Alamo Square Park (Nature Reserve) — 32.8 mi, 084° E
Mission Dolores (Cathedral / Church) — 33.1 mi, 086° E
San Francisco City Hall (Landmark) — 33.7 mi, 084° E
Lombard Street (Attraction) — 33.9 mi, 081° E
Alcatraz Island (Historic Site) — 34.0 mi, 078° E
Fisherman's Wharf (Attraction) — 34.0 mi, 080° E
Union Square (Attraction) — 34.4 mi, 083° E
Exploratorium (Museum) — 34.4 mi, 080° E
Chinatown (Attraction) — 34.4 mi, 082° E
Coit Tower (Landmark) — 34.6 mi, 081° E
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) (Museum) — 34.7 mi, 083° E
Ferry Building Marketplace (Landmark) — 35.2 mi, 082° E
Oracle Park (Stadium) — 35.3 mi, 084° E
Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — locality lies within
Farallon Islands Game Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — locality lies within
Farallon Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 0.0 mi, 018° N · 52 acres
Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.0 mi, 018° N · 18 acres
Great West Arch (Viewpoint) — 2.1 mi, 151° SE
Point Reyes National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 18.2 mi, 002° N · 135k acres
Phillip Burton Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 18.2 mi, 002° N · 33k acres
Point Reyes, Whales Observation Point very good view (Viewpoint) — 18.6 mi, 002° N
Point Reyes Lifeboat Station (Monument) — 18.7 mi, 010° N
Francis Drake (Monument) — 18.8 mi, 009° N
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 21.1 mi, 057° NE · 8,946 acres
Golden Hinde landing (Monument) — 21.8 mi, 013° N
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 23.9 mi, 040° NE · 113k acres
Mount Tamalpais State Park (State Park) — 23.9 mi, 060° NE
Stinson tree (Attraction) — 24.8 mi, 063° NE
Kule Loklo (Attraction) — 25.3 mi, 030° NE
Samuel P. Taylor State Park (State Park) — 25.5 mi, 038° NE
Cypress Tree Tunnel (Attraction) — 25.8 mi, 011° N
Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing Area (Attraction) — 26.0 mi, 043° NE
Throne (Monument) — 26.2 mi, 060° NE
Muir Woods National Monument (National Monument) — 26.3 mi, 063° NE · 527 acres
Gallery Route One (Gallery) — 26.6 mi, 028° NE
Leona (Gallery) — 26.6 mi, 027° NE
The Phoenix Collection Tea Museum (Museum) — 26.7 mi, 042° NE
Little Carson Falls (Attraction) — 27.0 mi, 051° NE
The Jack Mason Museum of West Marin History (Museum) — 27.4 mi, 021° N
Point Reyes Shipwrecks (Attraction) — 27.4 mi, 021° N
Guardian of the Gate North (Totem 5 of 8) (Public Artwork) — 28.2 mi, 075° E
Nike Missile Site SF-88 (Museum) — 28.4 mi, 076° E
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 39.4 mi, 047° NE · 43k acres

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