Sebastopol California Map

About Sebastopol, California

Sebastopol is a locality in Sonoma County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,445. The population density is 1531.5 people per km². Sebastopol is located at 38.4021°N, 122.8239°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95472.

Sebastopol unfolds as a landscape of rolling hills that gently slope towards the coast, a place where the air carries the faint, sweet scent of apple orchards and the murmur of unseen waterways. It lies 6.5 miles west-south-west of Santa Rosa, CA (from Santa Rosa, CA: bearing 246°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west-north-west of Rohnert Park. The terrain here is a study in soft contrasts, the fertile soil a deep, rich brown that nourishes sprawling vineyards and groves of ancient trees. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, casting long, golden shadows that stretch across the fields and give the weathered barns and farmhouses a painterly quality. This is a place where the horizon feels both expansive and intimately close, a constant invitation to explore the subtle shifts in light and color that define the Sonoma County countryside. The history of Sebastopol is deeply entwined with the cultivation of apples, a legacy that still echoes in its name and the enduring spirit of its agricultural roots. For generations, this region was a powerhouse of apple production, its bounty shipped across the nation, a fact that shaped the local economy and the very character of the town. While the orchards have diversified to include world-class wineries and an emerging tech presence, the connection to the land remains palpable. Sebastopol retains a vibrant, independent streak, a community that cherishes its artistic sensibilities and a slower pace of life, evident in its independent bookstores, farm-to-table restaurants, and the quiet hum of local businesses that form the backbone of this distinctive corner of California.

About This Sebastopol Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sebastopol, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.402136, -122.823881. 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 Sebastopol and Sonoma County.

Detailed location data for Sebastopol includes the ZIP code (95960), telephone area code (530, 408, 669), county seat of Sonoma County (Santa Rosa), and school district assignment (West Sonoma County 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 Sebastopol is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.