Princeton, California
Princeton: Situated on the San Mateo County coast at an elevation of approximately 20 feet, this community borders Pillar Point Harbor at the northern end of Half Moon Bay.
About
Princeton is a city located in the county of San Mateo in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Princeton
| State | California (United States) |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5049,-122.4869 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 17:42:30 (9th November 2026) |
| Weather | 75℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Princeton is located at 37°30'18"N 122°29'13"W (37.5049400, -122.4869200).
Princeton map
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Weather
Mostly sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 3 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Princeton, 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (49)
Rail and bus stations connected to Princeton, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFV | San Francisco (Civic Center), California | 1150 Market Street | BUS |
| 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 |
| SFF | San Francisco (Financial), California | 5 Embarcadero Center | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Princeton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| El Granada Post Office | El Granada (CA) | 94018 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Princeton, New Jersey private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. with a population of 30,879 people.
- Princeton, Texas city in Collin County, Texas, United States. with a population of 15,699 people.
- Princeton, Indiana city in Indiana, United States. with a population of 8,793 people.
- Princeton, Illinois city in Illinois, United States. with a population of 7,403 people.
- Princeton, Kentucky city in Caldwell County, Kentucky, United States. with a population of 6,063 people.
- Princeton, West Virginia city in Mercer County, Missouri. with a population of 5,599 people.
- Princeton, Massachusetts town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. with a population of 3,486 people.
- Princeton, North Carolina town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. with a population of 1,425 people.
- Princeton, Missouri city in Mercer County, Missouri. with a population of 1,078 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 |