Tomales California Map

About Tomales, California

Tomales is a locality in Marin County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 168. The population density is 221.7 people per km². Tomales is located at 38.2463°N, 122.9056°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94971.

Tomales rests in a shallow basin where the land gently slopes towards the salty embrace of Tomales Bay. It lies 12.8 miles west-south-west of Rohnert Park, CA (from Rohnert Park, CA: bearing 240°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-east of Bodega Bay. The air here, even on a clear day, carries a persistent whisper of the ocean, a cool breath that seems to scrub the sky clean and leave it a startling, deep blue. Fields of emerald grass, often damp with the morning mist that clings stubbornly until mid-morning, stretch towards the low, rounded hills that cradle this place. Scattered oak and bay laurel trees, their limbs often gnarled and draped with Spanish moss, punctuate the landscape, casting shifting patterns of shade that dance across the quiet roads. The character of Tomales is one of understated resilience, a patient waiting for the sun to burn through the fog, a stoic acceptance of the coastal climate. The history of Tomales is deeply entwined with the bounty of its bay and the fertile soil of its surrounding valleys. Dairy farming has long been the lifeblood of this region, with generations of families tending to their herds and producing rich, creamy milk that finds its way into artisan cheeses. The economy still hums with this agricultural legacy, though a growing appreciation for local produce and a burgeoning tourism sector, drawn by the bay's quiet beauty and the promise of fresh seafood, are adding new notes to its song. This is a place where the rhythm of the tides and the cycle of the seasons still hold sway, where the past is not a relic but a living presence in the weathered barns and the enduring traditions of its people.

About This Tomales Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tomales, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.246307, -122.905552. 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 Tomales and Marin County.

Detailed location data for Tomales includes the ZIP code (94971), telephone area code (510), county seat of Marin County (San Rafael), and school district assignment (Shoreline Unified 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 Tomales is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.