Gardena California Map

About Gardena, California

Gardena is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 59,422. The population density is 3958.6 people per km². Gardena is located at 33.8883°N, 118.3090°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90249.

Gardena unfolds across a broad, relatively flat expanse, a testament to its alluvial origins. It lies 2.5 miles east of Lawndale, CA (from Lawndale, CA: bearing 88°T), and is situated 4.1 miles north-north-east of Torrance. The air here carries a distinct warmth, a gentle hum that speaks of a place accustomed to abundant sunshine, even as the occasional sea breeze offers a fleeting coolness from the Pacific. The landscape is a mosaic of low-slung buildings and neatly tended residential blocks, punctuated by the occasional palm tree that stands sentinel against the wide, often cloudless sky. Streets are laid out in a grid, a practical design that reflects the town's development, and the rhythm of daily life moves with a steady, unpretentious beat. This land, once part of the fertile soil that sustained early agricultural endeavors, has a history woven with the cultivation of strawberries and lima beans, a legacy that still echoes in the occasional verdant patch. Gardena's economy has since diversified, embracing industries that range from automotive services to light manufacturing, and a vibrant Japanese-American heritage is palpable in its cultural fabric and local businesses. The quiet hum of commerce is a constant, a backdrop to the lives lived here, and the town's accessibility, with its network of major roadways, makes it a crossroads for many, yet it retains its distinct, grounded character.

About This Gardena Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gardena, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.888349, -118.308962. 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 Gardena and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Gardena includes the ZIP code (90247), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Los Angeles 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 Gardena is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.