Monterey Park California Map

About Monterey Park, California

Monterey Park is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 59,132. The population density is 3001.4 people per km². Monterey Park is located at 34.0625°N, 118.1228°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91755.

Monterey Park rests in a broad basin, its hillsides a mosaic of terracotta roofs and green foliage. It lies 2.3 miles south of Alhambra, CA (from Alhambra, CA: bearing 174°T), and is situated 7.0 miles east of Los Angeles. The land here, a gentle rise and fall, slopes towards the San Gabriel Valley, a landscape softened by the persistent Southern California sun. Streetlights, strung like fallen stars, begin to punctuate the deepening indigo of dusk, casting a warm glow on the tidy lawns and the occasional jacaranda tree, its purple blossoms a memory of spring. The air, carrying the faint, dry scent of chaparral from the higher elevations, often holds a stillness, broken only by the distant hum of traffic, a reminder of the vast urban expanse it calls home. This is a place where the sky feels immense, even within the confines of the city, and the low-slung buildings seem to breathe with the rhythm of the day. The story of Monterey Park is one of transformation, from agricultural fields to a vibrant, diverse community. Its early days saw citrus groves and vineyards flourish under the abundant sunshine, a testament to the fertile soil and the promise of opportunity. Later, the area became a hub for light industry and manufacturing, a quiet engine powering the region's growth, and the echoes of those workshops can still be felt in the enduring spirit of its residents. Today, Monterey Park is celebrated for its rich Asian-American heritage, a cultural confluence that manifests in bustling shopping centers, authentic culinary destinations, and a lively street life, particularly along Garvey Avenue, which serves as a vibrant artery of commerce and community. The entrepreneurial spirit, once directed towards farming and factories, now fuels a dynamic mix of businesses, creating a unique character that is both deeply rooted and constantly evolving.

About This Monterey Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monterey Park, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.062511, -118.122848. 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 Monterey Park and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Monterey Park includes the ZIP code (91754), telephone area code (818, 747), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Alhambra Unified School District). 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 Monterey Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.