San Pablo California Map

About San Pablo, California

San Pablo is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of 31,720. The population density is 4674.2 people per km². San Pablo is located at 37.9621°N, 122.3455°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94806.

San Pablo lies at the eastern edge of the San Francisco Bay, a place where the land begins to tilt and rise, hinting at the rolling hills that cradle it. It lies 1.8 miles north of Richmond, CA (from Richmond, CA: bearing 4°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-north-west of Berkeley. The air here carries a distinct tang, a mingling of salt from the bay and the dry, sun-baked scent of chaparral that clings to the slopes. Beneath a sky that can shift from a crisp, pale blue to a bruised, dramatic twilight, the streets of San Pablo unfold, a mosaic of modest homes and businesses, their colors softened by the persistent California sun. The terrain itself is a study in contrasts, from the flatlands that meet the water's edge to the steeper inclines that offer glimpses of the sprawling urban tapestry beyond. The history of San Pablo is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a past that still whispers in the names of streets and the occasional remnant of orchard. For generations, this land was shaped by the hands of those who worked its soil, their efforts forming the bedrock of its economy. While the character of San Pablo has evolved, with a diverse population and a focus on local commerce and services, a sense of grounded resilience persists. The local landscape, with its proximity to the bay and its protective hills, imbues the daily life of San Pablo with a quiet, enduring rhythm, a place where the present is built upon the sturdy foundations of its past.

About This San Pablo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of San Pablo, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.962146, -122.345526. 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 Pablo and Contra Costa County.

Detailed location data for San Pablo includes the ZIP code (94806), telephone area code (510), county seat of Contra Costa County (Martinez), and school district assignment (West Contra Costa 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 Pablo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.