Arcadia California Map

About Arcadia, California

Arcadia is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 55,170. The population density is 1962.9 people per km². Arcadia is located at 34.1397°N, 118.0353°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91006.

Arcadia, California, unfolds its character under a vast, often clear sky, where the San Gabriel Mountains rise with a quiet, formidable presence. It lies 2.2 miles west-south-west of Monrovia, CA (from Monrovia, CA: bearing 255°T), and is situated 6.3 miles east of Pasadena. The landscape here is a study in gentle slopes and broad avenues, a place where the foothills begin their slow, deliberate descent into the urban sprawl, yet retain a distinct sense of openness. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, a whisper of chaparral mingled with the faint, sweet perfume of blooming jacaranda and citrus groves that still dot the periphery. Sunlight, when it catches the dusty green of the foothills, seems to hold a particular, almost luminous quality, illuminating the scattered oaks and the scrubby resilience of the native flora. The story of Arcadia is one of agricultural ambition that blossomed and then gracefully shifted, leaving behind a legacy of wide streets and a certain spaciousness. Once a fertile expanse dedicated to citrus and livestock, its economy has diversified, now embracing retail, services, and a vibrant equestrian culture that harks back to its ranching roots. The Santa Anita Park, a jewel of thoroughbred racing, stands as a grand testament to this enduring passion, drawing crowds and a palpable energy on race days. Beyond the racetrack, the city is also home to the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, a sanctuary of botanical diversity and a peaceful retreat where the ghosts of old ranch houses and the whispers of early settlers seem to linger amongst the ancient trees, a constant reminder of Arcadia's evolving story.

About This Arcadia Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Arcadia, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Arcadia and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Arcadia includes the ZIP code (91007), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Arcadia 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 Arcadia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.