San Rafael California Map

About San Rafael, California

San Rafael is a locality in Marin County, California, United States. It has a population of 60,433. The population density is 1410.7 people per km². San Rafael is located at 37.9736°N, 122.5311°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94901.

San Rafael unfolds as a sun-drenched basin, cradled by the rolling, oak-studded hills of Marin County. It lies 9.5 miles south-south-east of Novato, CA (from Novato, CA: bearing 167°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north of Mill Valley. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, warm spice, a blend of dry chaparral and the distant tang of the bay. The landscape itself is a study in gentle transitions, where urban sprawl gives way to the wilder, more rugged contours of the surrounding wilderness, a constant reminder of the wildness that lies just beyond the manicured lawns and stucco homes. The broad, shimmering expanse of the San Francisco Bay to the east is a constant presence, its tides dictating a subtle rhythm to the town’s days. This land, once home to the Coast Miwok people, was shaped by the Spanish mission founded here in the early 19th century, a legacy that still echoes in the street names and the quiet dignity of the old courthouse. Later, San Rafael became a haven for those seeking respite from the bustling city across the water, its fertile valleys supporting a burgeoning agricultural economy of vineyards and orchards, a scent of ripe fruit often drifting on the breeze. Today, while technology and diverse industries now form the backbone of San Rafael’s economy, the echoes of its past are palpable, particularly in the preservation of historic buildings and the enduring sense of community that draws people to its sun-drenched streets.

About This San Rafael Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of San Rafael, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.973611, -122.531111. 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 Rafael and Marin County.

Detailed location data for San Rafael includes the ZIP code (94901), telephone area code (510), county seat of Marin County (San Rafael), and school district assignment (San Rafael City High 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 Rafael is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.