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Lomita California Map

Explore Lomita, 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 Lomita, California

How to Use This Lomita, California Map

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

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

Latitude	33.793306
Longitude	-118.317455
Population	20,921
Density	4224.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	92114, 90717
Area Code	714, 818, 747
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Los Angeles Unified School District

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About Lomita, California

Lomita is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 20,921. The population density is 4224.7 people per km². Lomita is located at 33.7933°N, 118.3175°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Lomita is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 92114, 90717.

Lomita occupies a modest expanse of land defined by the gentle, persistent influence of the Pacific light that washes over its streets. It lies 1.0 miles west of Harbor City, CA (from Harbor City, CA: bearing 279°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-northwest of Long Beach. The landscape feels defined by the nearby Bent Spring Canyon, which adds a subtle verticality to the immediate surroundings. While Lomita sits three miles from the open coastline, the air often carries a faint, salt-tinged memory of the distant Northwest Slip. Beyond the local horizon, the distant San Gabriel Mountains provide a jagged, permanent backdrop that shifts from dusty blue to deep violet as the day fades. The proximity to the Dominguez Channel underscores the industrial veins that pulse through this corner of the basin, grounding the neighborhood in a practical, working reality.

Lomita grew from the agricultural roots of the surrounding region, evolving from expansive fields into a dense collection of homes and local businesses. The local economy relies on a blend of service industries and small enterprises that sustain the daily rhythm of residents. Historical expansion followed the development of the railroad, which transformed the area into a transit point for goods and people moving through the basin. Even as modern commerce reshapes the streetscapes, the legacy of the early pioneers remains visible in the quiet, residential character of the older blocks. Economic life here is steady and unpretentious, favoring long-term stability over the boom-and-bust cycles seen in other parts of the state.

Cultural life in Lomita centers on the shared public spaces that bring neighbors together under the clear, southern sky. Veterans Park serves as the primary gathering point, offering a patch of green that functions as the lungs of the neighborhood. The town maintains a distinct, unhurried pace that feels entirely separate from the frantic energy of the nearby metropolis. Notable figures such as the musician Brian Wilson have historical ties to the broader region, reflecting the creative undercurrents present in this corner of the state. Throughout the year, community events foster a sense of continuity, anchoring the social fabric in traditions that prioritize local connection. Residents often find beauty in the golden, tinder-dry hills that frame the outskirts, reminding everyone of the raw, wild nature lurking just beyond the pavement.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Linden H. Chandler Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 228° SW
Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 115° SE
Linden H. Chandler Preserve - RHE (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 220° SW
South Coast Botanic Garden (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 243° SW
George F Canyon Nature Park and Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 201° S
One on One (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 244° SW
Learning Tree (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 200° S
Miller's Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 198° S
Wilmington Athletic Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 083° E
Summit Point (Viewpoint) — 2.1 mi, 209° SW
George F. Canyon (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 210° SW
Tiger Woods Point (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 260° W
Regal Promenade 13 (Cinema) — 3.5 mi, 245° SW
Drum Barracks (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 100° E
Torrance Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 3.5 mi, 334° NW
Malaga Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 3.5 mi, 264° W
Warner Grand Theater (Theatre) — 4.1 mi, 155° SE
Gallery 478 (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 156° SE
Liberty Hill (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 150° SE
Off the Wall Art Designs (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 153° SE
Dion Gallery (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 291° W
The Graben (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 210° SW
Filiorum Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.3 mi, 232° SW
K1 Speed Indoor Karting (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 020° N
Cinemark Carson and XD (Cinema) — 4.8 mi, 042° NE
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 4.9 mi, 199° S · 8,946 acres
Abalone Cove State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 5.0 mi, 222° SW
Point Vicente State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 6.0 mi, 229° SW
Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.6 mi, 106° E · 1,777 acres
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 22.2 mi, 346° N · 24k acres

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