Explore Valinda, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Valinda |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 34.040033 |
| Longitude | -117.930057 |
| Population | 22,437 |
| Density | 4303.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 91744 |
| Area Code | 818, 747 |
| County Seat | Los Angeles |
| School District | Hacienda La Puente Unified School District |
Valinda occupies a quiet stretch of land where the golden light of late afternoon softens the edges of the horizon. It lies 1.5 miles east-southeast of West Puente Valley, CA (from West Puente Valley, CA: bearing 107°T), and is situated 1.6 miles south of West Covina. The terrain here is defined by an inland stillness, situated far from any maritime influence and defined by the subtle rise of the earth toward the distant San Gabriel Mountains. Puente Creek winds its way through the landscape just a mile away, marking a modest path through the local topography. Residents often look toward the elevated terrain of Powder Canyon, which shapes the broader basin, while the San Dimas Experimental Forest remains a presence fourteen miles to the north. When the evening air cools, the atmosphere carries the dry, earthy scent of a region shaped by inland heat and long, rain-shadowed days.
Valinda grew from the steady transformation of the surrounding plains, transitioning from open land into a residential space that reflects the broader patterns of regional development. The local economy relies on the industrious spirit of its workforce, which leans heavily into the service, retail, and manufacturing sectors that drive the surrounding inland region. While the days are marked by the hum of commerce, the pace remains grounded, favoring a practical approach to daily life over the frenetic energy of larger hubs. Development has followed the sprawl of infrastructure, turning what was once vast acreage into a network of neighborhoods and thoroughfares. This evolution has left Valinda with a character defined by its utility and the modest, persistent effort of those who maintain its streets and services.
Valinda holds its own quiet identity, often finding a sense of community in the local spaces where neighbors cross paths throughout the week. Walmerado Park serves as a primary gathering point, offering a simple patch of green for recreation and the quiet observation of the changing seasons. Though the landscape is primarily suburban, the proximity to Legg Lake provides a nearby destination for those seeking a change of scenery and a view of still water. The cultural fabric is shaped by the diverse backgrounds of its inhabitants, who bring a variety of perspectives to the daily rhythm of life. While the area does not serve as a traditional center for celebrity, it remains a consistent, functional place that serves the needs of its people without pretense or fanfare.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Valinda, California. Coordinates: 34.040033, -117.930057. 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 Valinda includes the ZIP code (91744), telephone area code (818, 747), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Hacienda La Puente 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. |