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San Mateo California Map

Explore San Mateo, 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 Mateo, California

How to Use This San Mateo, California Map

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

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

Latitude	37.56031
Longitude	-122.3106
Population	105,661
Density	3362.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	94401, 94404, 94402, 94403, 94497
Area Code	510
County Seat	Redwood City
School District	San Mateo Union High School District

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About San Mateo, California

San Mateo is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. With a population of 105,661, San Mateo is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 3362.1 people per km². San Mateo is located at 37.5603°N, 122.3106°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. San Mateo is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 94401, 94404, 94402.

San Mateo defines its presence through the steady, rhythmic persistence of San Mateo Creek, which carves a path toward the Pacific Ocean just a mile away. It lies 2.7 miles east-southeast of Burlingame, CA (from Burlingame, CA: bearing 123°T), and is situated 7.3 miles northwest of Redwood City. This landscape is shaped by the interplay of marine air and the rising terrain of the Coast Ranges, which loom eighteen miles to the west, casting long, violet shadows as the sun retreats. Within the urban expanse, Central Park offers a quiet interval of green, a place where the light filters through the canopy in soft, shifting patterns. Beyond the immediate streets, the geography suggests a transition between the salt-heavy air of the coast and the inland heat, with the nearby Cherry Canyon offering a reminder of the rugged, unbuilt world that persists just beyond the reach of the sidewalk.

Spanish explorers and early settlers recognized the potential of San Mateo, transforming a landscape of oak savanna and grasslands into a point of convergence for travelers moving along the peninsula. The land was once part of large ranchos, where cattle grazed under the same pale, expansive sky that still characterizes the region today. Over time, the agricultural roots of the area gave way to a more structured development, as the arrival of the railroad allowed San Mateo to grow from a modest collection of homesteads into a vital hub. This evolution from pastoral quietude to a center of commerce reflects a broader history of adaptation, where the original character of the earth was preserved even as the structures of modern life took hold.

Economic life in San Mateo thrives on a foundation of innovation and professional services, supported by a robust infrastructure that links the region to the wider world. The local economy is bolstered by a diverse array of businesses, while the proximity to higher education institutions ensures a steady stream of talent and intellectual energy. Daily movement is dictated by the pulse of the freeway, which functions as a modern artery, connecting the workforce to the broader opportunities of the region. Nearby, the development of Brewer Island stands as a testament to the community’s ability to reclaim and utilize land, while Anza Lagoon provides a localized point of interest for those seeking a moment of stillness amidst the bustle of industry and commerce.

Cultural life in San Mateo finds expression in the vibrant atmosphere of its annual festivals and the shared enthusiasm for sporting events that draw spectators from across the region. While the area does not claim a major professional stadium, the spirit of competition remains high, with residents often looking toward the nearby urban centers for the roar of professional crowds, while maintaining a strong connection to local athletic pursuits. The proximity to the coast influences the pace of life, encouraging residents to walk through Central Park or journey toward the ocean to witness the fog drifting in from the Pacific Ocean. Notable individuals, such as the musician Merv Griffin and the innovator Tom Brady, have roots that touch the local landscape, grounding the identity of San Mateo in both the creative arts and the persistent drive of those who call these streets home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Central Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 271° W
In memory of the 442nd Japanese American Combat Team (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 279° W
Morse's Corners (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 301° NW
Good Life (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 307° NW
Bayside Joinville Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 058° NE
Anza Expedition Historical Marker (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 278° W
Bay Marshes Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 049° NE
San Mateo performing arts center (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 318° NW
Coyote Point Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 350° N
Kite Surfing Windsock (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 055° NE
CuriOdyssey (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 347° N
Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 306° NW
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 2.5 mi, 237° SW
SFPUC Peninsula Watershed (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.8 mi, 213° SW
Redwood Shores Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 117° SE
Redwood Shores State Marine Park (Marine Protected Area) — 3.1 mi, 126° SE
Wiegand Gallery (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 157° SE
Carolands (Historic Castle / Fort) — 3.4 mi, 264° W
Bowditch Middle School Auditorium (Stadium) — 3.4 mi, 091° E
Len Turner Memorial Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 3.4 mi, 191° S
Bair Island Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 121° SE
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.4 mi, 126° SE · 81k acres
Laurel Street Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.8 mi, 144° SE
Peninsula Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 5.2 mi, 302° NW
Wing Lam gravesite (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 221° SW
Public Bocce Court (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 131° SE
Fox Theatre (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 139° SE
Redwood Downtown 20 and XD (Cinema) — 6.8 mi, 139° SE
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch (State Park) — 7.1 mi, 195° S
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 11.3 mi, 221° SW · 8,946 acres

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