Sleepy Hollow California Map

About Sleepy Hollow, California

Sleepy Hollow is a locality in Marin County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,401. The population density is 312.6 people per km². Sleepy Hollow is located at 38.0120°N, 122.5877°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 91709, 94960.

Sleepy Hollow unfolds as a quiet sanctuary where the rhythmic pulse of Sleepy Hollow Creek carves a path through the landscape, defining the character of the terrain. It lies 2.8 miles north-northwest of San Anselmo, CA (from San Anselmo, CA: bearing 333°T), and is situated 3.9 miles northwest of San Rafael. The air here holds a distinct Mediterranean weight, often tempered by the cool, saline influence of the Pacific Ocean drifting in from five miles away. To the west, the horizon is anchored by the distant silhouette of the Coast Ranges, their peaks often blurring into the pervasive gray of the morning fog. Within the immediate vicinity, the Terra Linda/Sleepy Hollow Divide Open Space Preserve provides a rugged expanse of oak savanna that turns a brittle, sun-bleached gold under the heat of late summer. The land feels ancient and settled, with the verdant corridors of the preserve offering a stark, wild contrast to the manicured residential streets that follow the natural contours of the valley.

Sleepy Hollow carries a legacy of quiet transition, evolving from its early agricultural roots into a residential enclave that maintains a deliberate, measured pace of life. While the local economy is largely defined by the professional pursuits of its inhabitants, the area remains tethered to the natural rhythms of the surrounding topography, where residents often venture toward the Hidden Cove Trail to find perspective. Beyond the immediate boundaries of the neighborhood, the presence of Forbes Hill Reservoir serves as a vital anchor in the landscape, while the distant, cascading waters of Dawn Falls remain a persistent reminder of the region’s hidden geological depth. Life in Sleepy Hollow is characterized by a subtle, enduring stillness, where the occasional sight of Childrens Island in the distance serves as a quiet landmark for those who understand the geography of this specific, sheltered stretch of the earth.

About This Sleepy Hollow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sleepy Hollow, California. Coordinates: 38.012039, -122.587686. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Sleepy Hollow includes the ZIP code (91709, 94960), telephone area code (818, 747, 510), county seat of Marin County (San Rafael), and school district assignment (Ross Valley Elementary School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.