Enter your search query in the box below.

North Gardena California Map

Explore North Gardena, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

Interactive Map of North Gardena, California

City	North Gardena
State	California (CA)
County	San Bernardino County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.111349
Longitude	-117.32605
Population	18,000
Density	4200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	92411, 90247
Area Code	909, 310, 424
County Seat	San Bernardino

🌦 Goto North Gardena Weather Page: North Gardena, California — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About North Gardena, California

North Gardena is a locality in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It has a population of 18,000. The population density is 4200.0 people per km². North Gardena is located at 34.1113°N, 117.3260°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 92411, 90247.

North Gardena occupies a quiet expanse of inland territory where the light at dusk turns the dry grasses into a shimmering, pale gold. It lies 2.1 miles west of San Bernardino, CA (from San Bernardino, CA: bearing 276°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east-northeast of Fontana. The landscape is defined by the steady presence of Lytle Creek, which winds through the terrain with a persistent, low-voiced rhythm that anchors the surrounding plains. To the north, the San Bernardino Mountains rise against the sky, their jagged silhouettes providing a constant, cooling contrast to the sun-baked earth of the valley floor. Residents often look toward Reche Canyon for a sense of depth in the horizon, while the proximity of Nunez Park offers a local refuge for those seeking the shade of scattered trees. Even when the heat of the afternoon settles over the soil, the air retains a clarity that makes the distance between the earth and the high, cloudless sky feel remarkably intimate.

North Gardena carries the echoes of an industrious past, having evolved from early agricultural roots into a modern center for specialized light manufacturing and logistics. The local economy relies on a network of distribution hubs that capitalize on the inland position, keeping the pace of commerce linked to the steady movement of freight across the regional plains. While the fields that once dominated the area have largely given way to modern industrial parks, the legacy of careful land management remains visible in the orderly layout of the streets. North Gardena maintains a character of quiet productivity, where the sound of transit and the hum of machinery replace the older, slower rhythms of the harvest. This transition has fostered a community that values efficiency and the deliberate, pragmatic use of its sprawling, sun-drenched space.

Cultural life in North Gardena is marked by a modest, neighborly spirit that finds expression in the gatherings at Nunez Park, where the community congregates during the cooler evening hours. The residents often look toward the distant National Childreaus Forest for weekend excursions, finding a different kind of stillness in the higher elevations. Those with an appreciation for the rugged, arid landscape frequent the Little Sand Truck Trail, which provides a challenging path for travelers looking to traverse the terrain beyond the residential grid. Although the town is far from the reach of larger urban centers, it holds a distinct identity shaped by the heat, the dry wind, and the wide, open vistas of the interior. North Gardena remains a place of understated endurance, defined by the people who have chosen to build their lives in the shadow of the mountains and the silence of the inland plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Nunez Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 180° S
Guadalupe Field Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 075° E
La Plaza Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 090° E
Route 66 Museum (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 103° E
San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 119° SE
Gutierrez Field (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 039° NE
Sturges Center For The Fine Arts (Theatre) — 1.8 mi, 085° E
Primer Mcdonal's (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 056° NE
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 103° E
Sister Cities Signpost (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 103° E
Fox Theater (Theatre) — 2.0 mi, 101° E
Historic Original McDonald's Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 061° NE
Original McDonald's Restaurant (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 062° NE
Site of Politana (Historic Ruins) — 2.4 mi, 151° SE
Rialto Historical Society (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 256° W
San Bernardino Other (National Forest) — 3.9 mi, 112° E · 31 acres
San Bernardino National Forest (National Forest) — 5.4 mi, 014° N · 683k acres
Unborn Child Memorial (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 171° S
Monsignor Don Webber Memorial Tree (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 171° S
Nealeys Corner (Historic Ruins) — 8.4 mi, 310° NW
Créatif Art Studio (Gallery) — 8.9 mi, 113° SE
Donald S. Wieman Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 9.2 mi, 033° NE
Regency Theater- University Village (Cinema) — 9.3 mi, 184° S
Camera Obscura (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 197° S
Pacific Crest Trail National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 12.2 mi, 357° N · 1,886 acres
Deep Creek, California Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 14.3 mi, 058° NE · 9,721 acres
Cucamonga Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 15.3 mi, 300° NW · 13k acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 18.9 mi, 307° NW · 454k acres
Sand To Snow National Monument (National Monument) — 19.9 mi, 087° E · 277k acres
San Gorgonio Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 19.9 mi, 087° E · 65k acres

Latest News: North Gardena

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News