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Los Alamitos California Map

Explore Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, California

How to Use This Los Alamitos, California Map

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

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

Latitude	33.796911
Longitude	-118.061244
Population	11,780
Density	1134.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	90720, 90721
Area Code	818, 747
County Seat	Santa Ana
School District	Los Alamitos Unified School District

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About Los Alamitos, California

Los Alamitos is a locality in Orange County, California, United States. It has a population of 11,780. The population density is 1134.5 people per km². Los Alamitos is located at 33.7969°N, 118.0612°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Los Alamitos is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 90720, 90721.

Los Alamitos occupies a flat expanse of coastal plain where the salt-heavy air suggests the proximity of the Pacific Ocean only three miles away. It lies 1.4 miles north-northeast of Rossmoor, CA (from Rossmoor, CA: bearing 31°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-northeast of Long Beach. The landscape remains defined by the low, steady flow of Coyote Creek, which winds through the territory just one mile from the residential core. On clear mornings, the sharp silhouette of the San Gabriel Mountains appears on the distant horizon, anchoring the northern view. Visitors often find a moment of quiet reflection at Soroptimist Park, a small oasis that serves as a verdant contrast to the surrounding urban density. Beyond the neighborhood boundaries, the Los Alamitos Retarding Basin manages the flow of the land, while the nearby Colorado Lagoon offers a singular point of water four miles to the south.

Agriculture and ranching once dominated the soil here, leaving a legacy that informs the structural layout of the streets today. The local economy transitioned from these early agrarian roots into a diverse mixture of light industry and professional services that support the modern pace of life. Significant land use by the military has long influenced the character of Los Alamitos, establishing a sense of order that persists in the quiet organization of its districts. Large-scale operations and logistics firms now occupy spaces where horses once grazed, marking the steady march of industrial development. The proximity to major transit routes allows the economy to function as a vital artery, keeping the labor force connected to the wider regional trade networks.

A distinctive cultural spirit permeates the daily routine, characterized by a suburban stability that values community involvement and local heritage. Los Alamitos serves as a hub for academic excellence, with its schools frequently recognized for their rigorous standards and focus on student development. Architectural landmarks stand as reminders of the mid-century expansion, while the overall aesthetic remains grounded and unpretentious. Notable figures such as the musician Stephen Stills and the actress Jodie Sweetin have spent formative years within these borders, contributing to the area's modest place in the cultural narrative. Events throughout the year draw the population together, fostering a cohesive atmosphere that honors the traditions of the region while looking toward the future.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Los Alamitos Youth Baseball Fields (Recreation Area) — 0.2 mi, 075° E
El Dorado Nature Center (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 299° NW
El Dorado East Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 308° NW
San Gabriel River and Bike Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 269° W
El Dorado Park Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 268° W
City of Cypress Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 2.3 mi, 031° NE
Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Cypress (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 007° N
Hawaiian Gardens Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 332° NW
Rancho Los Alamitos (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 243° SW
Ashlee Armond Bench (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 235° SW
Los Cerritos Wetlands (Local Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 214° SW
Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.1 mi, 193° S · 1,777 acres
Drop Zone (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 072° E
Freeway Coaster (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 072° E
Crazy Bus (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 072° E
LB Playhouse (Theatre) — 4.4 mi, 257° W
Airplane Monument (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 314° NW
Long Beach Lifeguard Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 240° SW
Western Trails Museum (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 047° NE
Boardwalk BBQ Stage (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 046° NE
Beach Binoculars (Viewpoint) — 4.8 mi, 213° SW
Iguana Import Gallery (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 247° SW
CGV Buena Park (Cinema) — 5.7 mi, 041° NE
Bolsa Chica State Beach (State Park) — 5.9 mi, 181° S
WWII 16 inch Gun Mount (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 176° S
Museum of Latin American Art (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 257° W
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 14.1 mi, 246° SW · 8,946 acres
Cleveland National Forest (National Forest) — 22.5 mi, 085° E · 426k acres

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