Lomita, San Diego County
Lomita, California — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lomita, San Diego County.
| City | Lomita |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Diego |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 32.708664 |
| Longitude | -117.028639 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Lomita is a locality in San Diego County, California, United States. Lomita is located at 32.7087°N, 117.0286°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90717.0.
Lomita, in its sun-baked embrace, unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills that rise and fall with a quiet persistence. It lies 1.8 miles west of La Presa, CA (from La Presa, CA: bearing 271°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east of San Diego. The air here carries the faint, dry scent of coastal sage and the distant, salty tang of the Pacific, a constant reminder of its proximity to the great ocean. Mature eucalyptus trees, their silvery leaves rustling like whispered secrets, punctuate the horizon, casting dappled shadows on the ochre earth. The houses, often single-story and painted in muted earth tones, seem to settle into the terrain, their roofs catching the warm California light. Even the sky above Lomita feels different, a vast, cerulean expanse that holds a certain stillness, broken only by the occasional hawk circling on thermals, a silent sentinel surveying its domain. The story of Lomita is one of agricultural roots, a past where citrus groves and dairy farms once dominated the fertile land, their bounty fueling the nascent economy. Evidence of this heritage can still be glimpsed in the occasional weathered barn or the enduring presence of older families whose lives are interwoven with the land's history. Today, Lomita’s economy has diversified, with small businesses and a pragmatic commercial strip serving the daily needs of its residents, a testament to its adaptability. It’s a place where the pace of life feels measured, unhurried, allowing for a contemplative appreciation of the enduring natural beauty that surrounds it, a quiet dignity that speaks of resilience and a deep connection to this specific corner of Southern California.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lomita, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Lomita and San Diego County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lomita is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Lomita is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |