Terminal Island California Map

About Terminal Island, California

Terminal Island is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Terminal Island is located at 33.7428°N, 118.2614°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90731.

Terminal Island rises from the restless waters of Los Angeles Harbor, a man-made landmass shaped by human hands and the ceaseless tide. It lies 1.8 miles east-north-east of San Pedro, CA (from San Pedro, CA: bearing 75°T), and is situated 4.5 miles west-south-west of Long Beach. Its terrain is flat, a stark contrast to the distant, hazy mountains that form the backdrop of Southern California's sprawling coast. Here, the air carries a perpetual tang of salt and diesel, a constant reminder of the immense industrial and maritime activity that defines its existence. Warehouses loom like squat, concrete giants, their corrugated metal skins reflecting the sharp, bright sunlight that glints off the polished hulls of ships. The sky overhead often wears a veil of pale blue or a muted grey, depending on the whim of the coastal fog that can creep in without warning, softening the harsh edges of the industrial landscape into a dreamlike haze. The history of Terminal Island is a narrative of relentless transformation, from its marshy origins to its current status as a vital hub of global trade. Once a collection of separate islands, it was painstakingly joined and expanded through dredging and landfill, a testament to the ambition that sought to harness the Pacific's potential. For decades, its economy has been inextricably linked to the bustling port, a place where fishing fleets once docked alongside freighters carrying goods from across the globe. This legacy is still palpable, a faint scent of brine clinging to the air even amidst the roar of container cranes and the rumble of trucks. Distinctive communities, many with deep roots in Japanese American fishing heritage, have left their indelible mark, their stories woven into the very fabric of this industrious place, though many were tragically displaced by wartime internment.

About This Terminal Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Terminal Island, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.742847, -118.261433. 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 Terminal Island and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Terminal Island includes the ZIP code (90731), telephone area code (818, 747), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment. 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 Terminal Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.