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| City | San Dimas |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 34.106676 |
| Longitude | -117.806726 |
| Population | 34,924 |
| Density | 897.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 91773 |
| Area Code | 818, 747 |
| County Seat | Los Angeles |
| School District | Bonita Unified School District |
San Dimas claims a wide expanse of land where the golden light of late afternoon settles heavily upon the low, dry grasses. It lies 2.3 miles west of La Verne, CA (from La Verne, CA: bearing 280°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west-northwest of Ontario. The northern horizon is dominated by the jagged silhouette of the San Gabriel Mountains, standing as silent sentinels over the valley floor. Nearby, the waters of Puddingstone Reservoir offer a quiet respite from the heat, while the seasonal flow of Walnut Creek winds through the terrain toward the deeper creases of Shay Canyon. A short distance away, the San Dimas Experimental Forest preserves the rugged character of the local chaparral. On clearer days, the air feels thin and sharp, carrying the scent of parched earth and distant pine from the higher elevations.
Agriculture once defined the rhythm of San Dimas, with sprawling citrus groves blanketing the landscape in a tapestry of deep green and fragrant blossoms. Over time, the local economy shifted toward light industry and suburban development, though the legacy of those early orchards still lingers in the street names and the occasional surviving tree. Modern commerce now pulses through the corridors of the freeway, connecting the residents to the broader economic currents of the region. The transition from a quiet farming outpost to a contemporary center of trade has been steady, marked by the steady hum of machines and the movement of goods. Small businesses and professional services now anchor the daily life of the populace, grounding the economy in the practical needs of the neighborhood.
San Dimas maintains a distinct cultural identity that balances a suburban pace with the natural ruggedness of the surrounding hills. Residents often gather at Freedom Park, a central space where the community finds a common ground for recreation and shared leisure. The local heritage is frequently celebrated through civic events that draw the town together, reflecting a pride in the history of the valley. Those seeking a deeper connection to the wilderness often venture out toward the distant Fern Canyon Trail or admire the seasonal rush of water at Wolfskill Falls. While the pace of life remains largely orderly, there is a persistent, quiet vitality that reveals itself in the faces of the people and the upkeep of their homes. Despite the passage of time, San Dimas retains a sense of place that is forged by the dry heat and the persistent, unyielding geography of the inland basin.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of San Dimas, California. Coordinates: 34.106676, -117.806726. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for San Dimas includes the ZIP code (91773), telephone area code (818, 747), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Bonita Unified School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |