Grand Isle Louisiana Map

About Grand Isle, Louisiana

Grand Isle is a locality in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 623. The population density is 38.8 people per km². Grand Isle is located at 29.2366°N, 89.9873°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70358.

Grand Isle stretches like a long, sun-kissed finger into the Gulf of Mexico, a barrier island where the humid air hangs thick with the scent of salt and sea grass. It lies 46.3 miles south of Marrero, LA (from Marrero, LA: bearing 172°T), and is situated 19.2 miles east-south-east of Golden Meadow. The landscape is a delicate balance of wind-sculpted dunes, their pale sands offering a fleeting foothold against the constant caress of the ocean breeze, and the vibrant green of coastal marshlands that hum with unseen life. Here, the sky is an immense, ever-shifting canvas, its blues deepening to indigo at dusk, reflecting in the shallow, shimmering waters that lap at the shore. The rhythm of life on Grand Isle is dictated by the tides, a slow, deliberate pulse that governs the comings and goings of fishermen and the sun-drenched languor of its summer visitors. This slender strip of land carries a rich, layered history, its shores first known to indigenous peoples long before European explorers charted these waters. Grand Isle’s economy has always been intimately tied to the bounty of the Gulf, its fishing piers a testament to generations of oystermen and shrimpers who have plied these waters. The island’s unique character is also shaped by its role as a vital stopover for migratory birds, a feathered pilgrimage that transforms its quiet shores into a bustling waystation each spring and fall. Beyond its natural allure, Grand Isle holds a special place in the cultural memory of Louisiana, a beloved destination for generations seeking respite and the simple, enduring beauty of the coast.

About This Grand Isle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Grand Isle, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.236617, -89.987294. 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 Grand Isle and Jefferson Parish.

Detailed location data for Grand Isle includes the ZIP code (70358), telephone area code (985), county seat of Jefferson Parish, and school district assignment (Jefferson Parish 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 Grand Isle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.