Santa Maria California Map

About Santa Maria, California

Santa Maria is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Santa Maria is located at 34.1314°N, 118.5745°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93454.

Santa Maria unfolds across a broad, sun-drenched valley, a fertile basin where the Santa Maria River, a silver thread in the dry landscape, meanders towards the distant Pacific. It lies 3.1 miles south-east of Woodland Hills, CA (from Woodland Hills, CA: bearing 145°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west-south-west of Van Nuys. Rolling hills, their slopes softened by a patchwork of golden grasses and scattered oaks, rise gently to embrace the valley floor, a place where the air itself feels thick with the scent of earth and something wild. This is a land where the horizon stretches wide, interrupted only by the stoic silhouettes of wind turbines that turn with a slow, almost meditative grace against the vast, cerulean sky. The light here, especially as the day begins its slow descent, takes on a particular quality, a warm, honeyed glow that seems to linger on the rooftops and the broad, open fields, imbuing the very air with a quiet luminescence. The history of Santa Maria is deeply entwined with the bounty of this rich agricultural land, a legacy that continues to shape its identity. For generations, the fertile soil has sustained crops of strawberries, celery, and a variety of other produce, fueling a vibrant local economy that pulses with the steady rhythm of harvest and distribution. This heritage is palpable in the very character of Santa Maria, a place that honors its agrarian roots while embracing the pragmatic spirit of modern commerce. Whispers of its past can be found in the weathered barns and the enduring traditions of community gatherings, a subtle reminder of the generations who have worked this land. The Santa Maria Valley itself, a geological wonder shaped by ancient forces, continues to draw life from the river and the sun, a testament to the enduring power of nature and the persistent human endeavor that has made Santa Maria a distinctive presence in this sun-kissed corner of the country.

About This Santa Maria Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Santa Maria, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.131395, -118.574529. 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 Santa Maria and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Santa Maria includes the ZIP code (90290), telephone area code (310, 424, 805), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Santa Maria Joint Union 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 Santa Maria is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.