San Diego County Map, California
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San Diego County, California
San Diego County is about as south as you can get in California. The city has great beaches, that world-famous zoo, and a killer craft beer scene. The county is diverse geography includes mountains, deserts, and coastal plains.
East County is more rural, with mountains and desert. There’s a big military presence with lots of Navy and Marines. Interstate 5 runs along the coast. This makes it easy to explore everything from La Jolla’s cliffs to the surf spots in Encinitas.
With a population of over 3.2 million, it’s one of the most populous counties in the state. The weather is pretty much perfect year-round. But don’t tell everyone or they’ll all move here.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | San Diego County |
| County Seat | San Diego |
| Population | Approximately 3.2 million |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | San Diego, Chula Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, Carlsbad, El Cajon, La Mesa, Encinitas, Vista, San Marcos |
| Interstates and Highways | I-5, I-8, I-15, I-805, State Route 52, State Route 78 |
| FIPS Code | 06-073 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 4,526 square miles (Land: 4,261 sq mi, Water: 265 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Orange County (Northwest), Riverside County (Northeast), Imperial County (East) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
| State | California |
| Coordinates | 32.7157° N, 117.1611° W |
| Etymology | Named after the city of San Diego, from Mission San Diego (Spanish for Saint Didacus) |
| Major Landmarks | Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum, Cabrillo National Monument, La Jolla Cove, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve |
| Website | San Diego County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
San Diego County Topographic Map
Our topographic map shows San Diego County’s transition from coastal plains to mountain ranges. Our zoom tool helps you explore beaches, foothills, and peaks exceeding 6,000 feet in the eastern portions.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
San Diego County Satellite Map
Coastal development transitions to inland mountains in this southern border county. Canyons cut through the urban areas, creating distinctive patterns visible from space.
OUTLINE MAP
San Diego County Blank Map
This blank map features San Diego County’s rectangular outline in California’s southwestern corner. The southern boundary follows the Mexican border while the western edge runs along the Pacific Ocean.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 3 neighboring counties of San Diego County:
California County Map
Ever wonder how California’s 58 counties stack up? Our California county map lays them all out, from the coast to the deserts. Take a look and find the ones you know — and maybe a few you don’t.