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Universal City California Map

Explore Universal City, 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 Universal City, California

How to Use This Universal City, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Universal City, 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 Universal City.

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	Universal City
State	California (CA)
County	Los Angeles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.138896
Longitude	-118.353412
Population	5,000
Density	1800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	91608
Area Code	818, 747
County Seat	Los Angeles

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About Universal City, California

Universal City is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,000. The population density is 1800.0 people per km². Universal City is located at 34.1389°N, 118.3534°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91608.

Universal City reveals itself as a landscape defined by the deliberate intersection of human ambition and the rugged, sun-drenched terrain of the region. It lies 2.6 miles east-southeast of Studio City, CA (from Studio City, CA: bearing 105°T), and is situated 8.7 miles northwest of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles River marks the eastern boundary, carving a path through the valley floor where the soil turns dry and pale under the persistent, golden glare of the afternoon. A mile away, the quiet stillness of Toluca Lake offers a brief respite from the relentless pace of the surrounding thoroughfares. To the north, the steep, shadowed contours of Dark Canyon suggest a wilder, untamed geography that remains largely untouched by the sprawl. On the distant horizon, the Santa Monica Mountains rise like a serrated gray spine against the deepening indigo of the dusk.

Universal City evolved from the dusty expanse of a former ranch into a global nexus for the production of moving images. The regional economy relies heavily on the constant hum of media conglomerates and the sprawling technical infrastructure required to sustain the entertainment industry. Massive soundstages and sprawling backlots dominate the terrain, serving as the primary engines of local commerce and employment. While the area lacks the traditional agricultural roots of other inland plains, it has cultivated a singular industry that exports stories to every corner of the globe. Workers navigate the complex grid of production facilities, contributing to a professional rhythm that prioritizes the precise timing of a film shoot over the clock on the wall. This specialized labor force keeps Universal City at the center of a vast, interconnected network of creative output.

Universal City vibrates with a unique cultural character derived from its role as an international icon of cinema. Visitors and residents alike frequently gather at the landmark studio gates, where the history of modern film is etched into the very architecture of the site. South Weddington Park provides a modest, green anchor for the community, offering a place to walk among the trees as the heat of the day fades. The area maintains an atmosphere of perpetual anticipation, as if the next great scene were about to be captured on the sidewalk. Notable figures such as Steven Spielberg have left an indelible mark on the landscape, their creative influence woven into the identity of the studios that define the district. On quiet evenings, the air carries a faint, electric charge, reflecting the constant, creative labor that sustains the spirit of Universal City.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The World-Famous Studio Tour (Attraction) — 0.0 mi, 101° E
WaterWorld (Attraction) — 0.1 mi, 198° S
Jurassic World-The Ride (Attraction) — 0.3 mi, 293° NW
Princess Peach's Castle (Historic Castle / Fort) — 0.3 mi, 304° NW
Meet Mario, Luigi & Princess Peach (Attraction) — 0.3 mi, 300° NW
Bowser's Castle (Historic Castle / Fort) — 0.3 mi, 298° NW
Cahuenga Pass-Oakshire Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 193° S
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 245° SW
Warner Bros. Transportation Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 055° NE
Universal City Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.0 mi, 224° SW
Lankershim Memorial (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 221° SW
Briar Summit Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 211° SW
Screening Rooms 4 & 5 (Cinema) — 1.1 mi, 047° NE
Griffith Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 084° E
Runyon Canyon Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 179° S
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 149° SE
BunnyLuv Theatre (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 325° NW
Beverly Johnson Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 032° NE
Cyclic I (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 046° NE
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 1.8 mi, 236° SW · 24k acres
The Road Theatre Company (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 340° N
Disney Ledgend Award (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 049° NE
Outpost Sign (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 171° S
Secret Forest Los Angeles (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 014° N
L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre (Arts Centre) — 2.1 mi, 013° N
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 9.7 mi, 000° N · 454k acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 9.7 mi, 000° N · 662k acres
Angeles Other (National Forest) — 9.8 mi, 049° NE · 400 acres
Topanga State Park (State Park) — 9.9 mi, 239° SW
Magic Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 15.3 mi, 357° N · 12k acres

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