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South San Francisco California Map

Explore South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco, California

How to Use This South San Francisco, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco.

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	South San Francisco
State	California (CA)
County	San Mateo County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.655104
Longitude	-122.376234
Population	66,105
Density	2773.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	94080, 94083
Area Code	415, 628
County Seat	Redwood City
School District	South San Francisco Unified School District

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About South San Francisco, California

South San Francisco is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of 66,105. The population density is 2773.4 people per km². South San Francisco is located at 37.6551°N, 122.3762°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. South San Francisco is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 94080, 94083.

South San Francisco occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, rhythmic movement of the nearby Pacific Ocean and the quiet passage of Colma Creek through its developed terrain. It lies 1.7 miles north of San Bruno, CA (from San Bruno, CA: bearing 6°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south of San Francisco. The air here holds a distinct salt-tinged weight, often cooling as the fog rolls in from the west to settle against the slopes of the Guadalupe Valley. While the distant Coast Ranges provide a sharp, jagged silhouette on the horizon, the immediate ground beneath South San Francisco remains marked by the legacy of seismic shifts and the steady, encroaching influence of the tides. Residents often find a moment of stillness at the City Hall Tot Lot, where the texture of the earth reflects a transition from the wilder, open coastal spaces to the dense, interconnected grid of a modern working landscape.

Industry provided the initial momentum for South San Francisco, transforming the terrain from scattered ranch land into a powerhouse of production. Early growth centered on the stockyards and steel mills, where the smell of labor and heavy iron once defined the morning atmosphere. Over time, the identity of South San Francisco shifted away from these traditional manufacturing roots, pivoting toward the precision of the scientific age. This evolution was not merely a change in trade but a fundamental reorganization of how the residents utilized the land, moving from the heavy, soot-stained tasks of the past to the sterile, high-tech environments that now dominate the local skyline.

Modern South San Francisco serves as a primary hub for the global biotechnology sector, housing vast campuses that drive the local economy through rigorous research and development. While no major universities are housed directly within the city limits, the infrastructure is heavily geared toward supporting a workforce of scientists and engineers who commute through the dense network of freeways that function as the town's primary arteries. The proximity to San Andreas Lake ensures a steady resource base for the region, while the logistics of the harbor and transit corridors keep South San Francisco tightly linked to the wider economic pulse of the northern peninsula. Buildings here are designed for efficiency, prioritizing the rapid exchange of ideas and the constant, forward-leaning momentum of the life sciences.

Daily life in South San Francisco maintains a pragmatic, professional tone, though the weekends often invite residents toward the natural beauty of the Mori Ridge Trail or the rocky, isolated sight of Double Rock rising out of the water. While the town does not host its own major league sports franchises, the collective attention of the populace frequently drifts toward the regional teams of the Bay Area. Community spirit finds expression in local festivals that celebrate the heritage of the area, offering a rare pause in the relentless pace of the laboratory parks. Though few individuals of global fame claim South San Francisco as their primary residence, the people who work here contribute to a culture that values technical achievement and the quiet, persistent light that filters through the afternoon haze, illuminating a place that is always in the process of becoming something new.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Chemistry in Motion (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 249° W
Oyster Point Marina (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 358° N
Oyster Point Marina/Park (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 009° N
San Bruno Mountain State and County Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 317° NW
City Hall Tot Lot (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 273° W
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 284° W
Costaños Canyon Raccoon (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 317° NW
South San Francisco the Industrial City (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 284° W
Tom Lantos (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 194° S
San Bruno Mountain Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 317° NW
Outdoor Terrace (Viewpoint) — 2.7 mi, 200° S
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.7 mi, 000° N
Peninsula Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 3.9 mi, 192° S
SFPUC Peninsula Watershed (Local Resource Management Area) — 4.7 mi, 214° SW
San Francisco State Fish and Game Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 4.7 mi, 230° SW
Lover's Rock (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 327° NW
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 4.9 mi, 235° SW · 113k acres
Hidden Bridge (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 335° NW
Philosopher's Hill and Labyrinth (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 332° NW
Public Glass (Arts Centre) — 5.1 mi, 349° N
SF-51C Nike Missile Site (Historic Ruins) — 5.4 mi, 238° SW
CuriOdyssey (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 145° SE
Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 162° S
SF-51L Nike Missile SIte (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 259° W
San Mateo performing arts center (Theatre) — 5.9 mi, 155° SE
Inclusions Gallery (Gallery) — 6.2 mi, 340° N
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 6.5 mi, 275° W · 8,946 acres
Montara State Beach (State Park) — 8.4 mi, 227° SW
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 8.9 mi, 240° SW
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.8 mi, 133° SE · 81k acres

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