La Cañada Flintridge, California
La Cañada Flintridge is a city of 19,935 people in Los Angeles County, California, founded in 1976.
Why visit La Cañada Flintridge
Townapedia lists 39 museums and landmarks, 61 parks and trails, 109 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include UA La Canada 8, Art Center College of Design, Lanterman House and Twenty-Five-Foot Space Simulator.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; December lows average 45°F.
Weather in La Cañada Flintridge
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About La Cañada Flintridge
La Cañada Flintridge , commonly known as just La Cañada (Spanish for 'The Ravine'), is a city in the foothills of the Verdugo Mountains in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Located in the Crescenta Valley on the western edge of the San Gabriel Valley, it is the site of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory as well as Descanso Gardens.
From the Wikipedia article La Cañada Flintridge, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Art Center College of Design
School · 3.1 mi
College in Pasadena, California, United States
Museums and landmarks39
Lanterman House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house museum in La Cañada Flintridge, California
Twenty-Five-Foot Space Simulator
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Andrew McNally House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Altadena, California, United States
Ard Eevin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Mansion in Glendale, California
Catalina Verdugo Adobe
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historical home and park in Glendale, California
Christmas Tree Lane
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Place in California listed on National Register of Historic Places
Court at 1274-1282 North Raymond Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Bungalow court in Pasadena, United States of America
Court at 940-948 North Raymond Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Bungalow court located at 940-948 North Raymond Avenue in Pasadena, California
Gen. Charles S. Farnsworth County Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Human settlement in Altadena, California, United States of America
House at 1015 Prospect Boulevard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in California, United States
House at 1240 North Los Robles
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic house in California, United States
J.W. Schaffer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Single-family detached home in Glendale, California
27 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds61
La Cañada Flintridge Country Club
Golf course · 0.9 mi
18 hole Par 70
5500 Godbey Drive, La Cañada Flintridge
San Rafael Hills Open Space
Hiking and trails · 2.3 mi
Hiking or mountain biking. Dogs are allowed on leash only. No fires or smoking.
Mo-Su 04:00-22:00
49 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes109
Montrose Town Kitchen & Grill
Restaurant · Pizza, American, Pasta, Salad, Poultry, Steak · 1.6 mi
Town Kitchen & Grill serves lunch and dinner with reservations recommended for Thursday through Sunday evenings and parties of 4+....
2276 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Sake Sushi Bar & Lounge
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.6 mi
Established in 2009 continues serving locals with signature rolls and cold sake over 15 years. Regulars enjoy legendary dishes like the...
2270
Fr-Sa 11:30-02:00,04:00-10:00; Su-Th 11:30-02:00,04:00-09:00
Basin 141
Bar and pub · 1.6 mi
Welcome to Basin 141. We are a neighborhood Social Bar + Kitchen with two Southern California locations to serve you. Developed to...
2267 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.2 mi
2611 Foothill Boulevard, La Crescenta
Mo 10:00-21:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Blaze Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
990 Town Center Drive, La Cañada Flintridge
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Casa Córdoba
Restaurant · Spanish · 1.7 mi
2331 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose
Tu-Th,Su 11:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
3701 Ocean View Boulevard, Montrose
Mo-Su 05:00-23:00
Tickle Tree Cafe
Cafe · Breakfast, Burger, Coffee Shop, Tea · 2.5 mi
2853 Foothill Boulevard
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Toasted
Cafe · Sandwich, Breakfast · 1.8 mi
2420 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose
Mo-Th 08:00-16:00, Fr-Su 08:00-16:00
Auignone's cocktails
Bar and pub · 1.7 mi
Avignone's was established in 1971 and has been enjoyed by locals for a very long time with a amazing history! An intimate, relaxing...
2321 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose
Mo-Fr 16:00-02:00; Sa-Su 12:00-02:00
Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
97 more on the map.
History
The Tongva were first to settle in the area. Local villages included Tejungna (now the city of Tujunga, west of La Cañada) and Hahamongna (now Hahamongna Watershed Park, east of La Cañada), connected by a network of trails, which passed through what is now La Cañada Flintridge. They made extensive use of the live oaks which still are common in La Cañada, as a source of food and shelter. In 1771, the Tongva were enslaved by missionaries at Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, resulting in their other name: Gabrielinos.
From the History section of La Cañada Flintridge, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship27
St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral (Glendale, California)
Church · 3.7 mi
La Canada Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa · 0.8 mi
626 Foothill Boulevard, La Cañada Flintridge
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries70
Chevy Chase Branch Glendale Public Library
Library · 2.6 mi
3301 E Chevy Chase Dr, Glendale
Healthcare11
Map of La Cañada Flintridge
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 46°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 69°F | 46°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 48°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 51°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 58°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 63°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 62°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 56°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 75°F | 50°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 45°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pasadena Hcn (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
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- La Crescenta-Montrose 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Glendale 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Altadena 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Pasadena 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Burbank 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- South Pasadena 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- San Marino 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Sierra Madre 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Alhambra 10 mi south, about 15 min by car
- East San Gabriel 10 mi southeast, about 15 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
- La Cañada Flintridge & the 210 Freeway, Doc Searls from Santa Barbara, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lanterman House, La Cañada Flintridge, Cbl62, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Scripps Hall Altadena 5, Einbierbitte, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 1240 North Los Robles, Brianyoungramirez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Millard House, Pasadena, Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glendale, Rockhaven Sanitarium, 2017.03.10, Vahe Martirosyan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 1015 Prospect Boulevard, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Woodbury-Story House 2, Unknown author, Public domain
- Catalina Verdugo Adobe, Floatjon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pacific Electric Railway Company Substation No. 8, Weedwhacker128, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Court at 940-948 North Raymond Avenue, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Ard Eevin, Glendale, California 04, PKM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Court at 1274-1282 North Raymond Avenue 2014, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Deep-space-op, NASA/JPL-Caltech, Public domain
- William D. Davies Memorial Building, Gen. Charles S. Farnsworth County Park, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- J.W. SCHAFFER HOUSE GLENDALE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Mount Lowe Railway car to leave Altadena for Rubio Canyon, July 4, 1893 (CHS-40191), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Andrew McNally House 02, Einbierbitte, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Samuel Merrill House, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Villa Carlotta Altadena 01, Einbierbitte, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James Derby House, Floatjon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christmas Tree Lane, Geographer, CC BY 2.5
- 662 Prospect Blvd, Prospect Historic District, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Louise C Bentz House, Ellie Trevarthen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zane Grey Estate in Altadena, CA. Driveway view from Mariposa Avenue, Nathan Simmons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washington Court 01, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2018.06.17 Over the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA USA 0039 (42855669451) (cropped), Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lanterman House Entrance, PKM, CC0
- Lanterman House Street View, PKM, CC0
- Lanterman House Carriage House and Museum Office, PKM, CC0
- Lanterman House Lilac Pergola, PKM, CC0
- Lanterman House Screened Porch, PKM, CC0
- Lanterman House Roof Massing, PKM, CC0
- Lanterman House Entrance 2, PKM, CC0
- Lanterman House Street View cropped, PKM, CC0
- Desert flower blooming, OSINTsparrow, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS030-E-59792 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-101952 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-101953 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-88400 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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