Castaic California Map

About Castaic, California

Castaic is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 17,999. The population density is 982.5 people per km². Castaic is located at 34.4889°N, 118.6229°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91384.

Castaic occupies a rugged expanse of inland terrain where the golden grasses of summer turn brittle under the weight of an unrelenting sun. It lies 3.2 miles north-northwest of Valencia, CA (from Valencia, CA: bearing 346°T), and is situated 8.1 miles northwest of Santa Clarita. The topography is defined by the steep elevation of Charlie Canyon, which carves a path through the earth toward the horizon. Nearby, the waters of Castaic Lagoon shimmer with a pale, reflective intensity during the long afternoons. Castaic Creek wanders through the lower reaches of the landscape, providing a narrow vein of hydration for the thirsty scrubland. In the far distance, the jagged silhouette of the San Gabriel Mountains rises against the sky like a serrated blade, grounding the vista in a sense of ancient permanence. Castaic carries the weight of a history rooted in the expansion of infrastructure and the careful management of regional water resources. The local economy finds its strength in the steady flow of commerce along the major transit corridors that bisect the landscape. These arteries of asphalt support a variety of service industries and logistics hubs that keep the region functioning in constant motion. Del Valle Park serves as a focal point for the populace, offering a space where the labor of the week yields to the quietude of open ground. The rhythms of daily life in Castaic are dictated by this balance of industrious utility and the vast, unyielding nature of the surrounding hills. Cultural character in Castaic reflects a resilient spirit, shaped by the arid climate and the proximity to the wilderness. Residents often seek the solitude of the Warm Springs Necktie Trail, where the dry air carries the faint, resinous scent of wild sage. While Castaic remains a place defined more by its geography than by the footprints of celebrities, its identity is forged through the shared experiences of those who navigate its heat and its winds. The community maintains a steady, deliberate pace, unconcerned with the fleeting fashions of the distant urban centers. Life in Castaic unfolds with a quiet persistence, mirroring the enduring presence of the landscape that stretches out in all directions.

About This Castaic Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Castaic, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.488882, -118.622866. 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 Castaic and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Castaic includes the ZIP code (91384), telephone area code (626), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Castaic Union 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 Castaic is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.