Artesia, California
Artesia is a city of 15,889 people in Los Angeles County, California, founded in 1875.
Why visit Artesia
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 153 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Harkins Cerritos 16, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Darius David Johnston House and Cerritos Veterans Memorial.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; December lows average 47°F.
Weather in Artesia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Artesia
Artesia (Spanish for "artesian aquifer") is a city in southeastern Los Angeles County, California. Artesia was incorporated on May 29, 1959, and is one of Los Angeles County's Gateway Cities. The city has a 2020 census population of 16,395. Artesia is surrounded on the west, south, and east sides by Cerritos, with Norwalk to the north.
From the Wikipedia article Artesia, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Edwards Cerritos Stadium 10
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
12761 Towne Center Drive, Cerritos
Museums and landmarks6
Darius David Johnston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house and museum in Norwalk, California
Aeroméxico Flight 498 & Piper PA-28 (08.31.1986)
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Liberty Park
Park · 1.6 mi
Has a fitness center. Hours vary by season. Outdoor facilities softball diamond, night lighted Tennis courts (6), night lighted sand...
19211 Studebaker Road, Cerritos
Mo-Fr 10:00-21:30; Mar-Aug Sa-Su 10:00-20:00; Sep-Feb Sa-Su 10:00-18:00
Don Knabe Regional Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Urban park in Cerritos, California
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes153
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
Restaurant · American, Barbecue · 1.2 mi
Mostly a BBQ restaurant, is also famous for their BBQ Sauce bottles
12801 Towne Center Drive, Cerritos
Mo-Su 11:30-21:00
Ave 3 Pizza, Subs & Catering
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
12612 South Street
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-21:00
Carrows Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Diner, Pancake · 1.2 mi
19011 Bloomfield Avenue
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.8 mi
11407 South Street
Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Su 12:00-21:30
Crimson Coward
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
We look forward to serving you at Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken Artesia. We are dedicated to bringing the Nashville Style Hot...
11938 South Street, Artesia
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.2 mi
12727 Towne Center Drive
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Moo BBQ
Restaurant · Korean, Barbecue · 0.7 mi
11746 South Street, Artesia
Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Su 16:00-23:00
Roots Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
19109 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos
Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa,Su 09:00-17:00
141 more on the map.
History
The village of Artesia was formally established following the creation of the Artesia School District on May 3, 1875. The first schoolhouse, a two-story building with a classroom on each floor, was built on the corner of 183rd and Alburtis Street; 44 students were enrolled upon its opening. The original schoolhouse was originally moved and converted to a store when Pioneer School was built in 1910. Its bell was given to Artesia Christian Church with the condition that it must never be taken out of Artesia. The city was named for the many natural flowing artesian wells in the area, which made the village ideal for farming and agriculture. Grape growing became a popular industry—by 1885, Artesia began selling grapes to wineries in Downey and Anaheim. Artesia Cemetery was designated as a public cemetery in 1928. Before the city's incorporation, the Artesia Chamber of Commerce was the main liaison between the citizens and Los Angeles County. John H. "Doc" Niemes served as the president of the organization in 1925.
From the History section of Artesia, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Artesia
Motel and hotel
17510 Pioneer Boulevard, Artesia
Churches and places of worship14
Holy Family Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.4 mi
Clarkdale Avenue
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.9 mi
17909 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos
First Evangelical Community Church Of Cerritos
Church · 1.1 mi
11330 E 166th Street, Cerritos
Shopping29
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries69
Healthcare3
Map of Artesia
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 47°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 48°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 51°F | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 54°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 73°F | 58°F | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 61°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 65°F | 0.1 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 66°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 64°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 59°F | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 52°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 47°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Long Beach Daugherty Fld 72297 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Los Angeles County has had 67 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-08-08: Canyon Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Eaton Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Hurst Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-07: Palisades Fire (Fire)
- 2024-12-10: Franklin Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Long Beach Airport (LGB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Cerritos 1 mi east, about 1 min by car
- Norwalk 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Lakewood 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Hawaiian Gardens 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- La Palma 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Bellflower 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Buena Park 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Cypress 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- La Mirada 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Santa Fe Springs 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Artesia 20060708 01, Ganeshk, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Artesia Water Tower - panoramio, Steve D, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Artesia, Pioneer ^ 187th - panoramio, Steve D, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Artesia Park Silhouette - panoramio, Steve D, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Artesia City Hall direction, Eric Polk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Darius Johnston House 6, Einbierbitte, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ceramic tile rectangle cream color mottled, Eric Polk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ceramic tile rectangle cream color fabric patter, Eric Polk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ceramic tile rectangle white fabric pattern, Eric Polk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ECR 4 Kids changing station, Eric Polk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Halal Guys - Cerritos, Eric Polk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pop Mart Vending Machine in Cerritos, California, Thelabubucollector, CC BY 4.0
- Sleep Number store - Cerritos, Eric Polk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- What a Trunk on that Tree - panoramio, Steve D, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fresh lemonade and lemons, Eric Polk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fresh limeade, Eric Polk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lemonade tricolor, Eric Polk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cerritos Mall Cerritos CA, Northwalker, CC0
- EVgo charger, Eric Polk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EVGo Charging Station, Eric Polk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Afterschool, Aphaxia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gahr first quad, Aphaxia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Basketball court view, Aphaxia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EXIT 5B South St, Sdogg7159, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sunset over the 605 - panoramio, Steve D, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Summer Dahlia, Terry Lucas, CC BY 3.0
- Fall Sunflower, Terry Lucas, CC BY 3.0
- Int605nRoad-Exit60-CA91ewFreeway (30403092685), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Soccer field and track, Aphaxia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cerritos Towne Center (13595441003), Prayitno / Thank you for (12 millions +) view from Los Angeles, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Heritage Park, Cerritos, California, cjalallian from 562, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Hermosillo Park Ampitheater, Norwalk, California, Northwalker, CC0
- Hermosillo Park view, Norwalk, California, Northwalker, CC0
- Hermosillo Park Ampitheater view from behind, Norwalk, California, Northwalker, CC0
- Hermosillo Park playground, Norwalk, California, Northwalker, CC0
- Church's Chicken, Norwalk California, Northwalker, CC0
- Cerritos Park East, Swim123blue, CC BY-SA 3.0
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