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Altadena California Map

Explore Altadena, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Altadena, California

How to Use This Altadena, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Altadena, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Altadena.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Altadena
State	California (CA)
County	Los Angeles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.189728
Longitude	-118.131182
Population	42,846
Density	1954.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	91001, 91003, 91104
Area Code	310, 424
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Pasadena Unified School District

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About Altadena, California

Altadena is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 42,846. The population density is 1954.0 people per km². Altadena is located at 34.1897°N, 118.1312°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 91001, 91003, 91104.

Altadena reveals itself as a landscape defined by the quiet tension between the built environment and the rugged earth. It lies 3.0 miles north-northeast of Pasadena, CA (from Pasadena, CA: bearing 15°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east-northeast of Glendale. The terrain rises steadily toward the north, where the San Gabriel Mountains loom as a permanent, stoic backdrop against the changing sky. Residents often find their way to the Sam Merrill Trail, which offers a direct path into the wilder, higher elevations of the region. Near the lower slopes, the Rubio Wash Debris Basin serves as a functional reminder of the land’s shifting nature during the rainy months. Altadena Triangle Park provides a modest, essential patch of green where the neighborhood scale softens, offering a place to pause beneath the canopy of mature trees. Even when the heat of the afternoon settles over the dry ground, a thin breeze often travels down from the ridges to cool the pavement.

Altadena grew from a vision of grand estates and citrus groves, evolving from a destination for winter travelers into a quiet, residential expanse. The local economy persists today not through heavy industry, but through a collection of independent enterprises, creative studios, and small-scale professional services. History remains visible in the architecture of the older homes, where the craftsmanship of a previous century still holds its own against modern additions. While the area is far from the bustle of commerce, it sustains a local rhythm centered on the needs of those who call these streets home. A short distance away, the Little Gleason Forestry Plantation stands as a managed testament to the region's commitment to timber and natural resources. This balance of historic preservation and quiet utility defines the steady, unpretentious character of the local workforce.

Altadena maintains a cultural identity that favors artistic expression, deep-rooted community ties, and a profound respect for the natural environment. Residents often gather for seasonal events that celebrate the specific light and flora of the area, reinforcing a shared sense of place. The landscape holds markers of natural beauty, including the flowing waters of Sturtevant Falls, which draw those seeking a reprieve from the inland warmth. Notable figures like the science fiction author Octavia Butler once walked these same sidewalks, finding inspiration in the quietude of the surroundings. Visitors and locals alike might find themselves wandering toward the Eaton Wash to observe the subtle shift in vegetation that follows the water's path. Life here moves with a deliberate pace, encouraged by the sight of Eagle Rock Reservoir reflecting the vast, clear sky above the horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Altadena Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 122° SE
Farnsworth Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 001° N
Dilan's Home (Beverly Hills 90210) (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 085° E
Walsh Home (Beverly Hills 90210) (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 084° E
Rubio Canyon Open Space (Private Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 039° NE
Miner's hut (Historic Ruins) — 0.9 mi, 035° NE
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 1.0 mi, 054° NE · 662k acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 1.0 mi, 002° N · 454k acres
Angeles Other (National Forest) — 1.0 mi, 002° N · 400 acres
Eaton Canyon Natural Area Park and Nature Center (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 080° E
Mount Lowe Railway Historical Marker (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 022° N
Unincorporated Mural (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 289° W
Eaton Canyon Waterfall (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 074° E
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 313° NW
Eaton Canyon Open Space (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 089° E
Inspiration Point (Viewpoint) — 2.5 mi, 030° NE
Center of the Universe (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 287° W
Armenian Genocide Memorial (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 199° S
The Ice House (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 179° S
Regency Academy Cinemas (Cinema) — 3.0 mi, 178° S
Parson’s Nose Theater (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 197° S
USC Pacific Asia Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 191° S
Landmark Theaters Pasadena (Cinema) — 3.0 mi, 186° S
Grace Nicholson Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 3.0 mi, 191° S
Boone Sculpture Garden (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 166° S
V Gallery (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 167° S
Boone Art Gallery (Gallery) — 3.3 mi, 167° S
Falls Canyon Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 4.1 mi, 032° NE
San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 7.5 mi, 051° NE · 36k acres
Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 13.3 mi, 031° NE · 27k acres

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