Explore Santa Fe Springs, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Santa Fe Springs |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 33.933565 |
| Longitude | -118.062611 |
| Population | 19,219 |
| Density | 837.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 90670, 90671 |
| Area Code | 310, 424 |
| County Seat | Los Angeles |
| School District | Whittier Union High School District |
Santa Fe Springs occupies a level expanse of land that stretches across the plains of Southern California. It lies 2.2 miles south-southwest of West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA (from West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA: bearing 205°T), and is situated 7.3 miles southeast of East Los Angeles. The San Gabriel River flows quietly only one mile away, marking a steady, rhythmic presence in the landscape. To the north, the San Gabriel Mountains rise against the sky like a serrated paper cutout, visible on the horizon during the clear, dry afternoons. The terrain near Lakeview Park offers a quiet space for reflection, where the golden light of the day lingers against the grass before the shadows lengthen. This inland environment remains distinct from the distant, misty coast, grounded firmly in the warm, terrestrial soil of the basin.
Santa Fe Springs grew from a foundation of earth and industry, long defined by the rhythmic nodding of oil derricks that once dominated the horizon. These deep wells brought a sudden, frantic prosperity that shaped the local economy into a powerhouse of manufacturing and logistical distribution. Today, the warehouses and rail lines stand as quiet monuments to the labor that transitioned the region from agricultural fields to a hub of commerce. The economy thrives on the quiet efficiency of its industrial parks, where the hum of machinery replaces the former sounds of drilling. History here is marked not by grand monuments, but by the steady, persistent work of hands that built the infrastructure of the modern valley.
Santa Fe Springs preserves its cultural character through a blend of shared labor and local connection, anchored by the presence of Lakeview Park for those seeking a moment of respite. The town honors its heritage through seasonal community gatherings that bring neighbors together under the wide, unclouded sky. While many have passed through these streets, the spirit of the place remains defined by the hardworking families who established their lives here generations ago. Residents often look toward the distant ridges of the San Gabriel Mountains, sensing the scale of the vast, arid basin that cradles their homes. Life maintains a deliberate pace, focused on the tangible realities of the neighborhood and the quiet transitions of the seasons.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Santa Fe Springs, California. Coordinates: 33.933565, -118.062611. 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 Santa Fe Springs includes the ZIP code (90670, 90671), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Whittier Union High 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. |