Sea Ranch California Map

About Sea Ranch, California

Sea Ranch is a locality in Sonoma County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,287. The population density is 28.7 people per km². Sea Ranch is located at 38.7152°N, 123.4545°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95497.

Sea Ranch is a place where the Pacific Ocean’s breath is a constant companion, a cool, salt-laced presence that shapes the very air. It lies 36.3 miles west-north-west of Windsor, CA (from Windsor, CA: bearing 289°T), and is situated 5.3 miles south-east of Gualala. Here, the land rolls and pitches in a dramatic dance with the coastline, a tapestry of meadows, dense stands of cypress, and rugged bluffs that plunge to the restless sea. The architecture, low-slung and harmonious with its surroundings, seems to grow from the earth itself, its weathered wood and stone blending into the muted palette of greens and grays. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal fog, casts a luminous, almost ethereal glow, catching the dew on the wild grasses and glinting off the mica in the exposed rock. The soundscape is dominated by the ceaseless murmur of the waves, a deep, resonant hum that is the heart’s own rhythm. The history of Sea Ranch is a story of vision and conservation, a deliberate departure from the sprawling development that often characterized coastal California. Originally a sheep ranch, its transformation into a planned community was guided by a commitment to preserving the natural beauty and ecological integrity of the land. This ethos has shaped its unique character, fostering a quiet, introspective way of life. The local economy is tied to its appeal as a destination for those seeking solace and connection with nature, with a focus on sustainable tourism and the upkeep of its distinctive environment. The iconic hedgerows, planted to shelter sheep from the wind, now serve as verdant corridors, guiding residents and visitors through the landscape and adding a touch of formal order to the wildness.

About This Sea Ranch Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Sea Ranch, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Sea Ranch and Sonoma County.

Detailed location data for Sea Ranch includes the ZIP code (95497), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Sonoma County (Santa Rosa), and school district assignment (Horicon Elementary 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 Sea Ranch is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.