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Sebastopol California Map

Explore Sebastopol, 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 Sebastopol, California

How to Use This Sebastopol, California Map

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

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

Latitude	38.400003
Longitude	-122.827586
Population	7,521
Density	1543.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	95960, 95472
Area Code	530, 408, 669
County Seat	Santa Rosa
School District	West Sonoma County Union High School District

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About Sebastopol, California

Sebastopol is a locality in Sonoma County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,521. The population density is 1543.0 people per km². Sebastopol is located at 38.4000°N, 122.8276°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Sebastopol is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 95960, 95472.

Sebastopol rises from the floor of a verdant basin where the light at dusk turns the dry grasses into a shimmering, pale gold. It lies 6.5 miles west-southwest of Santa Rosa, CA (from Santa Rosa, CA: bearing 246°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west-northwest of Rohnert Park. The Laguna de Santa Rosa meanders past the periphery, its quiet waters carving a path through the landscape that sustains the local ecology. Beyond the immediate fields, the far horizon holds the distant, hazy silhouette of the Coast Ranges, which anchor the view against the vast afternoon sky. Within the center of the community, Ives Park offers a green sanctuary where the stillness of the trees provides a respite from the regional heat. This geography creates a sense of seclusion, far removed from the clamor of any distant shoreline, where the air remains crisp and carries the scent of ripening earth.

Sebastopol grew from a rugged settlement into a center for agricultural exchange, defined by the enduring labor of those who worked the soil. Orchard farming once dominated the local economy, establishing a reputation for the cultivation of apples that brought a distinct prosperity to the region. Today, the focus has shifted toward a more diverse array of small-scale industries and viticulture that capitalize on the fertile, sun-drenched plains. The pace of commerce here feels deliberate, favoring local craftsmanship and the slow, steady rhythm of harvest cycles. As the seasons change, the landscape transforms from lush green to a tinder-dry bronze, reflecting the cycles of an economy deeply tethered to the land. This history of cultivation remains visible in the sturdy architecture and the pragmatic spirit that continues to shape daily life.

Sebastopol maintains a cultural character defined by a fierce independence and a penchant for unconventional creativity. The town serves as a gathering place for artists and thinkers who appreciate the quietude found in the shade of oak savanna woodlands. Notable events like the annual Apple Blossom Festival celebrate the heritage of the region, drawing residents together to acknowledge the bounty of the fields. While many individuals have contributed to the vibrant atmosphere of Sebastopol, the musician Tom Waits is perhaps its most recognizable resident, having drawn inspiration from the peculiar, quiet corners of this landscape for his work. Landmarks such as the local plazas serve as communal anchors, where the conversation is as likely to turn toward gardening as it is to the latest community project. Through these gatherings, the people foster a collective identity that honors both the history of the soil and the modern, creative energy of its inhabitants.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ives Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 016° N
Redwood Memorial Grove (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 079° E
Service Above Self (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 088° E
Madman with a Box (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 356° N
Ives Bathhouse (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 110° E
Sebastopol Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 0.1 mi, 087° E
West County Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 084° E
Retrospect (Gallery) — 0.3 mi, 052° NE
Lori Austin (Gallery) — 0.4 mi, 050° NE
Bronze Plus Art Foundry (Arts Centre) — 0.4 mi, 053° NE
Laguna Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 092° E
Laguna de Santa Rosa Wetlands Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 063° NE
Ragle Ranch (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 283° W
Duckworth Family Farm (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 168° S
Sturgeons Steam Mill – Historic (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 284° W
Iron Horse Vineyards (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 315° NW
Children's Museum of Sonoma County (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 049° NE
The Corner Store Collective (Gallery) — 6.7 mi, 064° NE
Luther Burbank Auditorium (Theatre) — 7.0 mi, 057° NE
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites - Wine Country (Historic Ruins) — 7.4 mi, 043° NE
Fountaingrove Inn Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 7.5 mi, 046° NE
Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 8.3 mi, 224° SW
East Knoll (Viewpoint) — 8.4 mi, 086° E
Bohemia Ecological Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.7 mi, 291° W
Sonoma Coast State Park (State Park) — 9.4 mi, 276° W
Trione-Annadel State Park (State Park) — 9.8 mi, 083° E
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 12.2 mi, 222° SW · 8,946 acres
Point Reyes National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 13.9 mi, 217° SW · 135k acres
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 14.1 mi, 202° S · 113k acres
Phillip Burton Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.2 mi, 216° SW · 33k acres

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