La Cañada Flintridge California Map

About La Cañada Flintridge, California

La Cañada Flintridge is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 19,935. The population density is 898.9 people per km². La Cañada Flintridge is located at 34.2068°N, 118.2000°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91011.

La Cañada Flintridge unfurls itself against the dramatic backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains, a verdant embrace of chaparral and oak that slopes gently towards the sun-drenched Los Angeles basin. It lies 4.1 miles west-north-west of Altadena, CA (from Altadena, CA: bearing 287°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north-east of Glendale. The air here, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness, a subtle coolness that hints at the higher elevations, and the scent of sage and dry earth mingles with the faintest whisper of distant ocean salt. Streets wind like ancient deer trails, lined with homes that often seem to emerge organically from the landscape, their architecture reflecting a thoughtful coexistence with the rugged terrain. Sunlight, when it pierces the canopy of eucalyptus or the broad leaves of pepper trees, falls in shifting patterns, illuminating the subtle textures of stucco and weathered wood, and the occasional flash of crimson bougainvillea against a terracotta roof. The story of La Cañada Flintridge is deeply intertwined with the history of Southern California's water systems and the vision of its early developers. Long before it became the affluent enclave it is today, this land was part of the vast Spanish land grants, and later, a vital agricultural region where citrus groves once flourished, their sweet perfume a testament to the fertile soil and abundant sunshine. The Flintridge name itself evokes the legacy of the Flintridge Biltmore Hotel, a grand establishment that once drew visitors to its scenic location. Today, the economy thrives on a different kind of prosperity, rooted in professional services and a quiet residential character, but the echoes of its agricultural past can still be felt in the enduring beauty of its open spaces and the deep appreciation for the natural world that permeates the community. This is a place where the shadows of the mountains hold a certain stillness, a quiet dignity that speaks of a long and varied past.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of La Cañada Flintridge, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.206818, -118.200028. 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 La Cañada Flintridge and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for La Cañada Flintridge includes the ZIP code (91011), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment. 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 La Cañada Flintridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.