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About Strawberry, California

Strawberry is a locality in Marin County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,830. The population density is 1595.1 people per km². Strawberry is located at 37.8969°N, 122.5089°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94941.

Strawberry breathes the cool, salt-tinged air of the San Francisco Bay, a haven tucked against the verdant slopes of the Marin Headlands. It lies 5.4 miles south-south-east of San Rafael, CA (from San Rafael, CA: bearing 167°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-north-west of San Francisco. Here, the landscape is a study in contrasts: the deep emerald of redwood and bay laurel forests descends to meet the gentle curve of Richardson Bay, its waters often reflecting the soft, diffused light that filters through the coastal fog. The terrain is a series of gentle, wooded hills, crisscrossed by narrow roads that wind like forgotten streams, leading to scattered homes and quiet coves. The very character of Strawberry is one of understated beauty, a place where the wildness of the surrounding natural world feels close enough to touch, yet the comforts of civilized life are never far away. The air itself carries a certain stillness, broken only by the cry of a gull or the distant hum of a boat. Historically, Strawberry's economy was shaped by the very land and water that define it, its early days marked by small-scale agriculture and maritime endeavors. The rich soil, nourished by the coastal climate, once yielded crops, but the allure of the bay—its fishing grounds and its role as a passage—also played a significant part. Today, the character of Strawberry is more residential, its residents drawn to the unique blend of natural splendor and convenient access to the wider Bay Area. The sense of community here is palpable, not in the boisterous way of a bustling city, but in the quiet understanding shared by those who have chosen this particular corner of the world. There's a distinct rhythm to life in Strawberry, a measured pace that allows for appreciation of the small wonders: the way the light catches the dew on a spider's web in the morning, or the profound quiet that settles over the bay as dusk deepens into night.

About This Strawberry Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Strawberry, 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 Strawberry and Marin County.

Detailed location data for Strawberry includes the ZIP code (95735), telephone area code (408, 669, 510), county seat of Marin County (San Rafael), and school district assignment (Tamalpais 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 Strawberry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.