Alto, California
Alto: Located in Marin County at an elevation of 26 feet, this small unincorporated community sits in the low-lying foothills north of San Francisco near Richardson Bay.
About
Alto is a city located in the county of Marin in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Alto
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Marin County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.9044,-122.5255 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 18:29:36 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 47℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Alto is located at 37°54'16"N 122°31'32"W (37.9043700, -122.5255300).
Alto map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West northwest wind 1 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alto, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118347 | College of Marin | Kentfield (CA) | 94904-2590 |
Nearby Transit Stations (46)
Rail and bus stations connected to Alto, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFW | San Francisco (Wharf), California | Beach St. & The Embarcadero | BUS |
| RIC | Richmond station | 1700 Nevin Avenue | RAIL |
| SFV | San Francisco (Civic Center), California | 1150 Market Street | BUS |
| SFC | San Francisco (Ferry), California | 101 The Embarcadero | BUS |
| SFF | San Francisco (Financial), California | 5 Embarcadero Center | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Alto.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley Post Office | Mill Valley (CA) | 94941 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Alto, Georgia city in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States of America. with a population of 1,207 people.
- Alto, Wisconsin civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. with a population of 1,063 people.
Other cities in Marin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marin County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| San Rafael | 58,528 | The most populous city in Marin County, California. |
| Novato | 53,351 | A city in Marin County, California. |
| Mill Valley | 14,323 | City in Marin County, California, United States |
| San Anselmo | 12,513 | Town in California |
| Larkspur | 12,236 | City in California |
| Corte Madera | 9,833 | City in Marin County, California |
| Belvedere Tiburon | 9,214 | Town in Marin County, California |
| Fairfax | 7,561 | Town in California, United States |
| Sausalito | 7,094 | City in Marin County, California, United States |
| Kentfield | 6,485 | Census-designated place in Marin County, California |
| Santa Venetia | 4,292 | Census-designated place in Marin County, California |
| Ross | 2,479 | Town in California |
| Bolinas | 1,620 | Census-designated place in Marin County, California |
| Woodacre | 1,348 | Census-designated place in Marin County, California |