Alta Sierra, California
Alta Sierra: Situated at an elevation of 2,310 feet in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Nevada County, this census-designated place consists primarily of forested terrain.
About
Alta Sierra is a city located in the county of Nevada in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Alta Sierra
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Nevada County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.1416,-121.0538 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 18:26:29 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 45℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Alta Sierra is located at 39°8'30"N 121°3'14"W (39.1415600, -121.0538400).
Alta Sierra map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alta Sierra, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122728 | William Jessup University | Rocklin (CA) | 95765-3707 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Alta Sierra, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRS | Grass Valley, California | 125 E. Main Street | BUS |
| COX | Colfax | 99 Railroad St. at Church St. | RAIL |
| ARN | Auburn | 277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St. | RAIL |
| RLN | Rocklin | Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| MRV | Marysville, California | I Street between 8th and 9th | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Alta Sierra.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridg Post Office | Cedar Ridge (CA) | 95924 |
Other cities in Nevada County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nevada County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Truckee | 16,982 | City in Nevada County, California, United States |
| Grass Valley | 12,763 | City in Nevada County, California, United States |
| Sebastopol | 7,593 | City in Sonoma County, California, United States of America |
| Lake Wildwood | 4,991 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |
| Lake of the Pines | 3,917 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |
| Nevada City | 3,148 | Town in California, County Seat of Nevada County, historic mining town |
| Penn Valley | 1,621 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |