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Westlake California Map

Explore Westlake, 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 Westlake, California

How to Use This Westlake, California Map

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

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

Latitude	37.697711
Longitude	-122.480528
Population	8,029
Density	N/A /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	94015
Area Code	415, 628
County Seat	Redwood City

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About Westlake, California

Westlake is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,029. Westlake is located at 37.6977°N, 122.4805°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94015.

Westlake occupies a singular position where the steady influence of the Pacific Ocean shapes the daily atmosphere. It lies 1.2 miles west-southwest of Daly City, CA (from Daly City, CA: bearing 241°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south-southwest of San Francisco. The landscape surrounding Westlake is defined by a proximity to the coast, where salt-heavy air drifts inland to meet the quiet waters of Lake Merced. To the east, the horizon is anchored by the distant silhouette of the Coast Ranges, providing a backdrop that shifts from sharp clarity to a soft, muted gray as the afternoon fog rolls in. Below the surface of the land, the geography is marked by the presence of Daisaku Ikeda Canyon, which carves a distinct path through the terrain. Residents often spend their leisure hours within Westlake Park, a local space that serves as a quiet refuge from the wider world.

Westlake grew from a modest landscape into a place defined by its steady integration into the regional economy. Industry here has long been influenced by the proximity to essential transport routes, allowing trade and commerce to flow as easily as the currents of Colma Creek. The local economy relies on a blend of professional services and small-scale enterprise, mirroring the industrious spirit found throughout the surrounding districts. While the land was once defined by its raw, undeveloped character, it has matured into a center of daily activity and employment. Historical growth has been measured, ensuring that the development of infrastructure aligns with the natural boundaries of the geography.

Cultural life in Westlake is marked by a quiet, steady rhythm that reflects the patience of the Pacific coast. Visitors and locals alike often find themselves drawn toward the water at Mussel Rock, where the intersection of land and tide offers a perspective on the changing seasons. While Huntington Falls provides a distant, rushing counterpoint to the stillness of the nearby woods, the character of the neighborhood remains grounded in its immediate, tangible surroundings. Notable figures have occasionally passed through or resided in the region, drawn by the same light that illuminates the trees of Sutro Forest. Participation in local gatherings and the maintenance of Westlake Park remain core components of the social fabric, ensuring that the identity of the area stays rooted in its own specific geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Broderick-Terry Duel Site (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 352° N
Lake Merced Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 347° N
Historic El Camino Real (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 095° E
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 0.9 mi, 247° SW · 113k acres
Penguin’s Prayer (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 344° N
San Bruno Mountain State and County Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 088° E
Merced Heights Playground (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 022° N
Meryl Bennington Rose Garden (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 007° N
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 1.7 mi, 312° NW
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 2.1 mi, 205° SW · 8,946 acres
Regal Stonestown Galleria (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 006° N
Gregangelo Museum (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 015° N
Fake Seagull (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 353° N
Diego Rivera Theatre (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 038° NE
Rhoda Goldman Concert Meadow (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 001° N
Little Puffer Steam Train Depot (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 336° NW
Crocker Amazon Playground (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 067° NE
Lover's Rock (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 070° E
Far Out Gallery (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 342° N
San Bruno Mountain Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 110° E
West Sunset Diamond 2 (Stadium) — 3.7 mi, 344° N
AP Giannini Running Track (Stadium) — 3.7 mi, 347° N
SF-51L Nike Missile SIte (Historic Ruins) — 4.0 mi, 179° S
Coastside Quilt Studio & Dana Miller Fiber Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.0 mi, 189° S
Bay Area Art School (Arts Centre) — 4.1 mi, 189° S
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 4.8 mi, 081° E
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 7.5 mi, 197° S
Montara State Beach (State Park) — 8.5 mi, 185° S
Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 12.8 mi, 306° NW
Point Reyes National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 18.8 mi, 320° NW · 135k acres

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