San Lorenzo California Map

About San Lorenzo, California

San Lorenzo is a locality in Alameda County, California, United States. It has a population of 29,171. The population density is 3733.8 people per km². San Lorenzo is located at 37.6810°N, 122.1244°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94541.

San Lorenzo breathes a gentle, sun-warmed air, a place where the San Lorenzo Creek meanders through a landscape sculpted by the subtle rise of the East Bay hills. It lies 2.3 miles west-south-west of Castro Valley, CA (from Castro Valley, CA: bearing 247°T), and is situated 2.5 miles west-north-west of Hayward. The terrain here is a study in soft transitions, from the flatter, more developed expanses near the creek to the gentle slopes that climb towards the horizon, often veiled in the pearly haze of coastal fog. Oak trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, dot the hillsides, their leaves rustling a quiet conversation with the breeze. The light at dusk, when it finally breaks through the usual veil, paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long, languid shadows across the suburban streets and emerald lawns. The history of San Lorenzo is deeply entwined with its agricultural past, a heritage still faintly discernible in the occasional orchard or the name of a street. For generations, this land yielded its bounty, supporting a growing population with its fertile soil. Today, the local economy is a more diverse tapestry, a blend of retail, services, and light industry, reflecting the broader economic currents of the San Francisco Bay Area. Residents find a comfortable rhythm here, a balance between the quiet hum of neighborhood life and the vibrant pulse of nearby urban centers. The community itself possesses a distinct character, one of quiet resilience and a deep-seated connection to the land that continues to nurture it, even as the landscape has been reshaped by human hands.

About This San Lorenzo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of San Lorenzo, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.681042, -122.124409. 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 San Lorenzo and Alameda County.

Detailed location data for San Lorenzo includes the ZIP code (94580), telephone area code (510), county seat of Alameda County (Oakland), and school district assignment (San Lorenzo Unified School District). 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 San Lorenzo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.