Altadena California Map

About Altadena, California

Altadena is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 41,705. The population density is 1912.1 people per km². Altadena is located at 34.1897°N, 118.1312°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91104.

Altadena unfolds like a verdant scroll at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, a place where the chaparral-kissed slopes begin their dramatic ascent. It lies 3.0 miles north-north-east of Pasadena, CA (from Pasadena, CA: bearing 15°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east-north-east of Glendale. Here, the air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a peculiar stillness, a hushed anticipation before the sun dips below the western ridges, painting the sky in hues of lavender and rose. The landscape is a study in contrasts: the manicured lawns of sprawling estates give way to wilder, untamed canyons, where the scent of sagebrush mingles with the faint, sweet perfume of eucalyptus trees. Oak trees, ancient and gnarled, stand as silent sentinels, their branches reaching skyward as if in perpetual supplication to the vast blue expanse. The terrain itself is a gentle incline, a gradual rise from the flatter, more developed areas toward the rugged grandeur of the mountains, a constant reminder of the powerful forces that shaped this land. The story of Altadena is deeply entwined with the vision of its founders, who sought to create an idyllic haven, and the echoes of that ambition still resonate in its character. Once a significant agricultural hub, particularly for its citrus groves, the land now bears the imprint of that productive past in its mature trees and the enduring appeal of its fertile soil, though the economy has diversified, embracing a more suburban rhythm. The iconic Christmas Tree Lane, a mile-long avenue lined with majestic deodar cedars that are festively illuminated each holiday season, serves as a beacon of local tradition and community spirit, drawing visitors from far and wide. The proximity to the Angeles National Forest offers unparalleled access to nature, its canyons and trails a constant invitation for exploration, a wild heart beating close to the urban sprawl. This unique blend of accessible wilderness and established residential beauty defines Altadena, a place where the mountains loom large, shaping both the physical terrain and the very soul of the community.

About This Altadena Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Altadena, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.189728, -118.131182. 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 Altadena and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Altadena includes the ZIP code (91001), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Pasadena Unified School District). 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 Altadena is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.