La Crescenta California Map

About La Crescenta, California

La Crescenta is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 18,000. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². La Crescenta is located at 34.2242°N, 118.2401°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91214.

La Crescenta rests at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, a landscape sculpted by chaparral-covered slopes that rise sharply from the valley floor. It lies 3.4 miles south-east of Tujunga, CA (from Tujunga, CA: bearing 125°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north of Glendale. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, pine-scented warmth, a testament to the proximity of the wilder, higher country. Sunlight, filtered through the ubiquitous eucalyptus and oak, casts an ever-shifting pattern on the paved streets and manicured lawns, a visual reminder of the land's enduring wildness. This is a place where the foothills dictate the very shape of life, where homes cling to hillsides and the vastness of the mountains is a constant, silent neighbor. The history of La Crescenta is intertwined with the agricultural ambition that once defined the region, a time when citrus groves flourished and the land yielded its bounty under the persistent California sun. Though much of that has given way to suburban development, echoes of that past can be felt in the quiet lanes and the enduring spirit of community. The local economy, now largely driven by proximity to larger urban centers, still retains a distinct character, a blend of residential comfort and a subtle nod to its rural heritage. The Verdugo Mountains, a more modest but no less significant range, form a protective embrace, creating a microclimate that softens the edges of the surrounding desert and lends a particular tranquility to the everyday rhythms of La Crescenta.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of La Crescenta, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.224171, -118.240075. 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 Crescenta and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for La Crescenta includes the ZIP code (91214), 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 Crescenta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.