Granada Hills California Map

About Granada Hills, California

Granada Hills is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 52,000. The population density is 2400.0 people per km². Granada Hills is located at 34.2647°N, 118.5231°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91344.

Granada Hills occupies a landscape defined by the shifting intensity of the sun as it plays across the dry, golden terrain of the northern basin. It lies 1.6 miles east-southeast of Porter Ranch, CA (from Porter Ranch, CA: bearing 118°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south of Santa Clarita. The Aliso Canyon Wash carves a path through the earth here, acting as a quiet artery for the land that remains distinct from the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Santa Monica Mountains visible on the horizon. To the north, the terrain rises into the rugged, brush-covered slopes of Aliso Canyon, where the air grows thin and carries the scent of baked sage and wild grasses. Residents often walk the perimeter of Patrick Henry Middle School, a local point of reference where the dry, inland heat softens during the late afternoon, casting long, sharp shadows across the flat, dusty ground that characterizes the geology of Granada Hills. Agriculture once dictated the rhythm of life here, with vast orchards of citrus and walnuts stretching across the plain before the modern residential grid took root. Before the post-war transformation defined the current street patterns, the land was a quiet expanse of working groves and open space that slowly gave way to the steady expansion of suburban development. The transformation of these orchards into the mid-century neighborhoods that now define Granada Hills remains a primary chapter in its narrative, shifting the focus from the harvest to the construction of homes that prioritize wide streets and a sense of enduring domesticity. This transition marked the beginning of a suburban identity that continues to evolve, grounded in the remnants of a rural past that still surfaces in the quiet, tree-lined residential pockets of Granada Hills. Commerce and daily labor in Granada Hills center on a network of small businesses, professional services, and retail corridors that sustain a steady, industrious pace. While the infrastructure relies on a web of roads that channel traffic toward the wider regional transit grid, the local economy remains anchored by a collection of independent shops and educational institutions. Students in Granada Hills are served by a variety of schools, and the proximity to higher learning opportunities in the surrounding region provides a steady stream of academic activity that influences the local workforce. Utility and convenience drive the development of these spaces, ensuring that the necessary services for a growing population are distributed throughout the neighborhood, keeping the pulse of Granada Hills functional and efficient. Community life in Granada Hills finds expression in the vibrant cultural traditions and local milestones that draw residents together throughout the year. The neighborhood serves as a residence for a variety of figures in the entertainment and creative industries, whose presence adds a layer of professional nuance to the local character. Landmarks are often found in the architecture of the homes themselves, which reflect changing design trends, while community events frequently utilize the grounds of local schools or public spaces to foster a sense of collective identity. Whether gathering for seasonal festivals or observing the quiet, dry beauty of the inland climate, those who live in Granada Hills maintain a culture that balances the privacy of suburban living with a persistent, quiet engagement with the life of the surrounding region.

About This Granada Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Granada Hills, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.264725, -118.523142. 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 Granada Hills and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Granada Hills includes the ZIP code (91344), telephone area code (626), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment. 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 Granada Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.