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Santa Rosa California Map

Explore Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa, California

How to Use This Santa Rosa, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa.

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	Santa Rosa
State	California (CA)
County	Sonoma County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	38.440468
Longitude	-122.714431
Population	178,127
Density	1617.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	95401, 95409, 95402, 95403, 95404
Area Code	408, 669
County Seat	Santa Rosa
School District	Santa Rosa High School District

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About Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa is a locality in Sonoma County, California, United States. With a population of 178,127, Santa Rosa is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 1617.2 people per km². Santa Rosa is located at 38.4405°N, 122.7144°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Santa Rosa is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 95401, 95409, 95402.

Santa Rosa occupies a broad, sun-drenched basin where the air holds a distinct, dry clarity that sharpens the edges of the surrounding landscape. It lies 7.0 miles north of Rohnert Park, CA (from Rohnert Park, CA: bearing 354°T), and is situated 9.2 miles southeast of Windsor. The Santa Rosa Creek carves a winding path through the center of the terrain, acting as a constant, low-voiced companion to the movement of the streets. To the east, the quiet expanse of Bennett Valley offers a softened relief to the horizon, while the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Coast Ranges provide a rugged boundary against the wider world. Residents often walk toward the Pine Creek Reservoir, a calm basin of still water located just a short distance from the primary residential grid, where the light at dusk turns the water into a sheet of hammered copper.

Early settlers recognized the potential of this fertile expanse, establishing a foundation built upon the rhythms of agriculture and the patient cultivation of the soil. Santa Rosa grew from these humble, agrarian roots into a central hub, as the deliberate pace of early development left behind a character defined by persistence and quiet ambition. The legacy of those who first broke the ground remains visible in the traditional architecture that persists in the older quarters, where the echoes of a growing frontier town continue to inform the modern layout. Over time, the area evolved, yet it retained a structural memory of its origin as a place where life was measured by the seasonal harvest and the slow, steady expansion of the built environment.

Modern enterprise in Santa Rosa relies upon a blend of diverse industries, ranging from advanced technology firms to the enduring influence of regional viticulture and commerce. The infrastructure supports a steady flow of movement, with thoroughfares connecting local businesses to broader markets, while institutions like Santa Rosa Junior College provide an essential academic anchor for the region. Many individuals commute along the arterial roads that serve as the lifeblood of the local economy, facilitating a daily cycle of productivity that sustains the varied population. The presence of these professional and educational entities ensures that Santa Rosa remains a focal point for regional development, balancing the demands of a contemporary workforce with the enduring needs of a complex, growing populace.

Cultural life in Santa Rosa revolves around the communal spirit found in places like Old Courthouse Square, where the transition from day to evening is marked by the gathering of residents and the shared experience of open-air festivities. While the town maintains a focused, professional demeanor, the local calendar is punctuated by seasonal events that draw the community together to celebrate the specific harvest cycles of the surrounding plains. The Canyon Trail offers those inclined toward physical activity a chance to engage with the natural terrain, providing a necessary counterpoint to the structured pace of the work week. Notable figures, such as the famed horticulturist Luther Burbank, once found the climate and soil of Santa Rosa ideal for their work, leaving a botanical imprint that still defines the character of the local gardens and public spaces.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Santa Rosa Plaza (Attraction) — 0.1 mi, 304° NW
Sonoma County Museum (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 353° N
Luther Burbank Home and Gardens (Historic Site) — 0.3 mi, 357° N
Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 339° N
Coddingtown Mall (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 328° NW
Spring Lake Park (Nature Reserve) — 2.2 mi, 021° N
Howarth Park (Nature Reserve) — 2.5 mi, 326° NW
Bennett Valley Golf Course (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 044° NE
Trione-Annadel State Park (Nature Reserve) — 4.9 mi, 046° NE
Safari West (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.2 mi, 333° NW
The Silent One (Public Artwork) — 0.0 mi, 206° SW
J Gallery (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 049° NE
The Corner Store Collective (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 321° NW
Prince Memorial Greenway (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 170° S
Calabi Gallery (Gallery) — 0.3 mi, 332° NW
Snoopy and Charlie Brown Sculpture (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 240° SW
Doyle Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 098° E
Martin Luther King Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 148° SE
Luther Burbank Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 346° N
Native American Canoe (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 342° N
G.A.R. Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 025° NE
Children's Museum of Sonoma County (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 319° NW
Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 149° SE
Nunes (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 127° SE
Fountaingrove Inn Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 2.5 mi, 342° N
Round Barn Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 2.5 mi, 344° N
Bennett Valley Municipal Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.9 mi, 111° E
East Knoll (Viewpoint) — 3.2 mi, 135° SE
Trione-Annadel State Park (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 087° E
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (State Park) — 8.2 mi, 070° E

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