Highlands, California
Highlands: Situated in the hilly terrain of San Mateo County near Interstate 280 at an elevation of 492 feet, this community is unincorporated.
About
Highlands is a city located in the county of San Mateo in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Highlands
| State | California (United States) |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5199,-122.3439 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 00:00:47 (16th September 2026) |
| Weather | 58℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Highlands is located at 37°31'12"N 122°20'38"W (37.5199400, -122.3438600).
Highlands map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Highlands, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122791 | College of San Mateo | San Mateo (CA) | 94402-3784 |
| 459213 | Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | San Mateo (CA) | 94403 |
| 120184 | Notre Dame de Namur University | Belmont (CA) | 94002-1908 |
| 111434 | Canada College | Redwood City (CA) | 94061-1099 |
| 118693 | Menlo College | Atherton (CA) | 94027-4301 |
Nearby Transit Stations (50)
Rail and bus stations connected to Highlands, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAY | Hayward station | 22555 Meekland Avenue | RAIL |
| OAC | Oakland Coliseum station | 700 73rd Avenue | RAIL |
| SFP | San Francisco (Caltrain), California | 700 4th St. | BUS |
| SFS | San Francisco (Shopping), California | 835 Market Street | BUS |
| SFM | San Francisco (Conv Ctr), California | 747 Howard St. | BUS |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Highlands, Texas census designated place. with a population of 7,522 people.
- Highlands, New Jersey borough of New Jersey. with a population of 4,693 people.
Other cities in San Mateo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Mateo County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Daly City | 106,280 | The most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| San Mateo | 102,398 | The second most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| Redwood City | 85,925 | A city in San Mateo County, California. |
| South San Francisco | 66,558 | The most populous city in San Mateo County, California. |
| San Bruno | 44,051 | A city in San Mateo County, California. |
| Pacifica | 38,013 | City in San Mateo County, California, USA |
| Menlo Park | 34,934 | City at the eastern edge of San Mateo County, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California |
| Foster City | 33,901 | City in San Mateo County, California, United States |
| San Carlos | 29,641 | City in San Mateo County, California, USA |
| Burlingame | 29,557 | City in the U. |
| East Palo Alto | 29,059 | City in San Mateo County, California, United States |
| Belmont | 26,533 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Millbrae | 22,630 | City in California |
| Half Moon Bay | 12,513 | City in San Mateo County, California |
| Hillsborough | 11,527 | City in California |
| Atherton | 7,011 | City in California |