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Gardena California Map

Explore Gardena, 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 Gardena, California

How to Use This Gardena, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Gardena, 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 Gardena.

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

Latitude	33.888349
Longitude	-118.308962
Population	61,027
Density	4042.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	90247, 90249, 90248
Area Code	310, 424
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Los Angeles Unified School District

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About Gardena, California

Gardena is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 61,027. The population density is 4042.3 people per km². Gardena is located at 33.8883°N, 118.3090°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Gardena is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 90247, 90249, 90248.

Gardena stretches across a flat, low-lying expanse of the Los Angeles Basin, defined by the quiet rhythm of suburban streets that hold the persistent warmth of the Pacific Ocean air. It lies 2.2 miles west of West Rancho Dominguez, CA (from West Rancho Dominguez, CA: bearing 260°T), and is situated 4.1 miles north-northeast of Torrance. The horizon is rarely broken by dramatic topography, though on clear days, the distant, hazy silhouette of the San Gabriel Mountains provides a sharp contrast to the gentle, urbanized terrain. A thin ribbon of the Dominguez Channel meanders through the landscape, serving as a silent reminder of the water management that keeps this ground stable and dry. Residents often find respite in the small, unassuming greenery of Harvard Parkette, a local anchor that offers a brief pause amidst the gray-toned asphalt and the steady, hum-filled flow of nearby traffic.

Spanish land grants once formed the skeletal structure upon which Gardena would eventually coalesce, transforming from vast, open tracts of pastoral acreage into a hub for agriculture, particularly berries and vegetables. Over time, the character of the land shifted as the arrival of rail lines and early twentieth-century development replaced the fields with a grid of residential and commercial blocks. The evolution of Gardena was marked by a steady influx of settlers who sought to cultivate a life in the sun-drenched coastal plain, slowly weaving a diverse social fabric that still influences the neighborhood identities today. This historical transition from rural soil to a dense, interconnected municipality reflects the broader, industrious spirit of the region.

The economy of Gardena operates through a blend of light manufacturing, logistics, and a long-standing reputation for commerce that supports a working population. While the infrastructure relies heavily on the complex web of freeways that act as the arteries of the basin, the local landscape is dotted with small industrial pockets and retail corridors that drive the daily movement of goods and people. Educational needs are met by the local public school system, providing a foundation for the youth of Gardena as they prepare to integrate into the wider, competitive labor markets of Southern California. The proximity to the Basin Two area ensures that the flow of trade remains consistent, grounding the financial stability of the inhabitants in the pragmatic realities of regional logistics.

Cultural life in Gardena is characterized by a mix of modest, localized traditions and an appreciation for the varied culinary and social heritages that define the broader metropolitan area. Major annual events, such as the various community festivals hosted in public spaces, offer residents a chance to gather, while the proximity to the Pacific Ocean allows for easy weekend excursions to the coast. Although there are no major professional sports stadiums within the immediate borders, the pulse of the local fan base is tied to the larger teams of the basin, whose games often dominate the weekend airwaves. Icons of popular culture, such as the actor George Takei, have roots that touch the history of this place, adding a layer of recognition to the quiet, everyday life that unfolds beneath the expansive, cloud-dappled sky.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ken Nakaoka Community Center (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 160° S
Mas Fukai Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 098° E
Rosecrans Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 067° NE
Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 141° SE
Undulate (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 308° NW
Alondra Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 250° W
Roosevelt Memorial Park (Private Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 160° S
K1 Speed Indoor Karting (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 153° SE
Wonder of Dinosaurs (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 247° SW
Glenn M. Anderson Park (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 264° W
Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 089° E
Torrance Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.0 mi, 211° SW
Cinemark Carson and XD (Cinema) — 4.1 mi, 138° SE
MBS Screening Room (Cinema) — 4.4 mi, 282° W
Residency Art Gallery (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 335° NW
Jose Rizal (1861–1896) (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 144° SE
Potter's Ensemble (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 250° W
Sepulveda Bridge Widening (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 279° W
Hermosa Beach Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 251° W
Miracle Theater (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 334° NW
Bo Bridges Gallery (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 267° W
Roundhouse Aquarium (Aquarium) — 6.1 mi, 267° W
Inglewood Playhouse (Theatre) — 6.3 mi, 342° N
Centinela Adobe (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 326° NW
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 8.3 mi, 222° SW · 8,946 acres
Point Vicente State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 11.5 mi, 208° SW
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 16.1 mi, 339° N · 24k acres
Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.3 mi, 129° SE · 1,777 acres
Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 23.5 mi, 020° N · 662k acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 23.8 mi, 018° N · 454k acres

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