Cerritos, California
Cerritos is a city of 47,867 people in Los Angeles County, California.
Why visit Cerritos
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 49 parks and trails, 279 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Edwards Long Beach Stadium 26 & IMAX, Harkins Cerritos 16, Darius David Johnston House and St. Isidore Catholic Church.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; December lows average 46°F.
Weather in Cerritos
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cerritos
Cerritos (; Spanish for "Little hills") is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, and is one of several cities that constitute the Gateway Cities of southeast Los Angeles County. It was incorporated on April 24, 1956. As of 2020, the population was 49,578. It is part of the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, California Metropolitan Statistical Area designated by the Office of Management and Budget.
From the Wikipedia article Cerritos, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Biola University
School · 4.0 mi
Christian university near Los Angeles
Japanese Village and Deer Park
Monument and historic site · 3.4 mi
Japanese-themed theme park
Knott's Berry Farm
Monument and historic site · 4.3 mi
Amusement park in Buena Park, California, United States
Edwards Cerritos Stadium 10
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
12761 Towne Center Drive, Cerritos
Museums and landmarks12
Darius David Johnston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house and museum in Norwalk, California
St. Isidore Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic church in California
Hargitt House Museum
Museum · 2.1 mi
12426 Mapledale Street, Norwalk
Parks, trails and playgrounds49
Liberty Park
Park · 2.1 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 · 1.3 mi
Urban park in Cerritos, California
Don Knabe Community Regional Park
Park · 1.4 mi
19700 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos
37 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes279
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
Restaurant · American, Barbecue · 0.6 mi
Mostly a BBQ restaurant, is also famous for their BBQ Sauce bottles
12801 Towne Center Drive, Cerritos
Mo-Su 11:30-21:00
A'Roma Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian, Pasta · 2.2 mi
30 Centerpointe Drive
Tu-Fr 11:30-14:30, 16:00-21:00; Sa 16:00-21:00; Su 12:30-19:30
Amor y Tacos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
13333 South Street
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-20:00
Ave 3 Pizza, Subs & Catering
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 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 · 0.7 mi
19011 Bloomfield Avenue
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.3 mi
11407 South Street
Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Su 12:00-21:30
Crimson Coward
Restaurant · 0.8 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
Culinary Arts Cafe
Restaurant · American, Soup, Salad, Sandwich, Meat, Fish · 2.0 mi
11110 Alondra Boulevard, Norwalk
Mo-Th 11:00-13:00
267 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Artesia
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
17510 Pioneer Boulevard, Artesia
Churches and places of worship49
Holy Family Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.7 mi
Clarkdale Avenue
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 2.1 mi
16115 Studebaker Road, Cerritos
Shopping44
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries106
Healthcare17
Map of Cerritos
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 69°F | 48°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 52°F | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 54°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 63°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 65°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 58°F | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 46°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fullerton Muni Ap (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
Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Artesia 1 mi west, about 1 min by car
- La Palma 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Norwalk 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Hawaiian Gardens 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Lakewood 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Bellflower 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Buena Park 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Cypress 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- La Mirada 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Santa Fe Springs 5 mi north, about 7 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
- Cerritos Library 1, The original uploader was AllyUnion at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
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