Walnut California Map
Explore Walnut, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Walnut, California
| City | Walnut |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 34.037195 |
| Longitude | -117.855606 |
| Population | 28,430 |
| Density | 1221.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 91789, 91788 |
| Area Code | 818, 747 |
| County Seat | Los Angeles |
| School District | Walnut Valley Unified School District |
About Walnut, California
Walnut is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 28,430. The population density is 1221.1 people per km². Walnut is located at 34.0372°N, 117.8556°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Walnut is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 91789, 91788.Walnut occupies a terrain of quiet ridges and sloping meadows that define its inland character. It lies 2.3 miles east-northeast of South San Jose Hills, CA (from South San Jose Hills, CA: bearing 77°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west-southwest of Pomona. Lemon Creek carves a path through the landscape, providing a seasonal rhythm to the earth that shifts with the light. In the distance, the San Gabriel Mountains loom against the horizon, their peaks often catching the sharp, golden quality of the afternoon sun. Residents find respite in the local grounds of Creekside Park, where the dry, fragrant air of the inland plains persists. The nearby terrain of Powder Canyon offers a rugged contrast to the more manicured stretches of the neighborhood, grounding the environment in a stark, natural permanence.
Walnut carries a history rooted in the transition from open grazing lands to a structured residential community. The local economy shifted steadily away from early agricultural pursuits, eventually giving way to a suburban landscape that favors quiet commerce and professional services. Small industries and business hubs now populate the space where orchards once thrived under the bright, unfiltered sun. This evolution reflects a broader regional tendency to repurpose the land for modern needs while maintaining the integrity of the original parcel lines. The labor of those who labored here in decades past remains visible in the sturdy infrastructure that supports the current pace of life.
Walnut maintains a cultural character defined by a deliberate balance between academic pursuit and a calm, domestic atmosphere. Notable landmarks include the educational institutions that anchor the social life of the residents, fostering a spirit of intellectual inquiry. High-achieving schools and the presence of Mount San Antonio College ensure that the youth are consistently engaged in their personal and professional development. While the pace of the day remains steady and measured, the occasional community event brings neighbors together to celebrate the shared identity of the region. Notable individuals like the actor and musician Steve Martin once walked these paths, leaving behind a trace of creative energy that still resonates in the quiet corners of the neighborhood.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Walnut Ranch Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 283° W
- Heritage Hills Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 315° NW
- Mt. SAC - Randall Planetarium (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 045° NE
- Walnut Senior Center (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 133° SE
- Creekside Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 219° SW
- Galster Wilderness Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 276° W
- Diamond Bar Windmill (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 134° SE
- Chapparel Middle School Sign (Public Artwork) — 3.6 mi, 142° SE
- School Seal (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 320° NW
- Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 236° SW
- San Dimas Veterans Monument at Freedom Park (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 030° NE
- Angeles Other (National Forest) — 5.6 mi, 035° NE · 400 acres
- Nike Missile LA-29 Launch Battery Site (Historic Ruins) — 5.6 mi, 198° S
- Nike Missile LA-29 IFC Site (Historic Ruins) — 6.1 mi, 202° S
- Rowland House (historical) (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 253° W
- Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 259° W
- Regency Foothill Center 10 (Cinema) — 6.6 mi, 342° N
- Chino Hills State Park (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 161° S
- Warehouse Theater (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 342° N
- Black Box Theater (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 342° N
- Duke Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.1 mi, 342° N
- In-N-Out Burger Museum (Museum) — 7.2 mi, 288° W
- San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 7.8 mi, 019° N · 454k acres
- Angeles National Forest (National Forest) — 7.8 mi, 019° N · 662k acres
- Big Dalton Canyon Wilderness Park (Nature Reserve) — 8.3 mi, 008° N
- Redwood Grove (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 172° S
- Brea Art Gallery (Gallery) — 8.5 mi, 193° S
- Pinot's Palette (Arts Centre) — 8.6 mi, 197° S
- San Gabriel Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 14.2 mi, 353° N · 36k acres
- Sheep Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 15.3 mi, 025° NE · 43k acres
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About This Walnut Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Walnut, California. Coordinates: 34.037195, -117.855606. 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 Walnut includes the ZIP code (91789, 91788), telephone area code (818, 747), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Walnut Valley 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. |
