Monrovia, California
Monrovia is a city of 37,571 people in Los Angeles County, California.
Why visit Monrovia
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 49 parks and trails, 161 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include SMG Monrovia, Fish Canyon Falls, Aztec Hotel and Azusa Civic Center.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; February lows average 37°F.
Weather in Monrovia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Monrovia
Monrovia is a city in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California, United States. Monrovia is the fourth-oldest general-law city in Los Angeles County and the L.A. Basin (after Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Pasadena, all now charter cities). Incorporated in 1887, it has grown from a sparse community of orange ranches to a residential community of over 37,000.
From the Wikipedia article Monrovia, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Fish Canyon Falls
Waterfall · 3.6 mi
Waterfall in California, United States
Museums and landmarks11
Aztec Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Hotel in Monrovia, United States of America
311 West Foothill Boulevard, Monrovia
Azusa Civic Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Center of city government in Azusa, California
Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic home in Arcadia, California, USA
The Oaks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in California, United States
Upton Sinclair House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds49
Arcadia County Park
Park · 3.5 mi
Park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
Park · 4.1 mi
County park located in Irwindale, California, US, in the San Gabriel Valley, inside the Santa Fe Dam
Sierra Madre Memorial Park
Park · 4.2 mi
Park in California, United States of America
37 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes161
Basin 141
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
Bar and Restaurant
402 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia
Mo 15:00-22:00; Tu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 12:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00;...
Taisho
Restaurant · Japanese, Asian, Udon, Chicken, Noodle, Sushi · 2.5 mi
Family run restaurant by Chef/Owner Mike “Sho” Miyanohara, Taisho is a fast casual restaurant offers traditional Japanese dishes in a...
919 West Huntington Drive, Monrovia
11:00-21:00
Tito's Sandwiches & Empanadas
Restaurant · Argentinian, Sandwich, Empanada · 1.5 mi
Tito's Sandwiches & Empanadas serves authentic milanesa sandwiches, baked empanadas, and Argentine-style deli meats.
136 East Colorado Boulevard, Monrovia
Tu-Su 10:00-20:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.3 mi
104 West Foothill Boulevard, Monrovia
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Dozo Sushi & Bar
Restaurant · Sushi · 2.9 mi
917 West Duarte Road, Monrovia
Mo,We-Su 10:45-20:45; Tu off
Hao Cafe
Restaurant · Chinese, Asian, Barbecue · 1.7 mi
1114 Huntington Drive, Duarte
Mo-Tu 09:00-21:00; Th-Su 09:00-21:00
Kin Khao Thai Eatery
Restaurant · Thai, Asian, Seafood · 2.6 mi
939 West Huntington Drive, Monrovia
11:00-15:00,17:00-21:00
149 more on the map.
History
The San Gabriel Valley was first inhabited by the Tongva whose traditional lands extended throughout the area of modern-day greater Los Angeles. While Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo first discovered California for Spain in 1542, Spanish colonization did not begin until 1769 with the Portolá expedition. In 1771, the entire valley, including present-day Monrovia, came under the domain of the newly established Mission San Gabriel, initially located along the San Gabriel River near the southern edge of the valley. The mission utilized the lower portion of the valley for raising cattle and farming while the uplands, including Monrovia, remained untouched.
From the History section of Monrovia, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Hampton Inn Los Angeles/Arcadia/Pasadena;Hampton
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
311 Huntington Drive, Arcadia
Quality Inn Near City of Hope
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
1125 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia
Churches and places of worship34
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Healthcare7
Map of Monrovia
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 38°F | 7.7 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 37°F | 8.3 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 39°F | 5.1 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 2.0 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 1.1 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 0.2 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 51°F | 1.3 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 43°F | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 37°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Wilson Cbs (7 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
San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Duarte 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- South Monrovia Island 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Arcadia 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Mayflower Village 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Sierra Madre 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Azusa 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Irwindale 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- North El Monte 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Baldwin Park 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Vincent 6 mi southeast, about 9 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
- Monrovia CA San Gabriel Mountains i210, David Jordan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Foothill Monrovia, Timur Mamedrzaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church Monrovia, Timur Mamedrzaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monrovia Police Statue Plaque, Robert Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monrovian Vietnam Memorials Side-by-Side, Robert Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monrovian Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Robert Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vietnam War Memorial for Monrovian Soldiers, Robert Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monrovian World War I Memorial, Robert Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monrovian War Monument facing South-West, Robert Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monrovian Korean War Memorial, Robert Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monrovian World War II Memorial, Robert Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monrovian War Monument facing West, Robert Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aztec Hotel, Flickr user Living in Monrovia, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2025 California Fires raw-153743 0128251918038 004 RGB2, NOAA / NODD, Public domain
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- Euphorbia melanadenia, Taylor Paez, CC0
- She found a stick (6943911927), Mitch Barrie from Reno, NV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hamilton Stone Back, Robert Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hamilton Stone Front, Robert Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 California Fires raw-153746 0128251918214 004 RGB2, NOAA / NODD, Public domain
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- Old Man playing the Flute, Prayitno from Los Angeles, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Easter Vigil (7155301600), Thank You (24 Millions ) views from Fresno, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Easter Vigil (8605569051), Thank You (24 Millions ) views from Fresno, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Baptism on Easter Vigil (13965648055), Thank You (24 Millions ) views from Fresno, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Metasequoia World War II Memorial, Robert Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Come Sway With Me (6155609046), Thank You (24 Millions ) views from Fresno, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Marlene Fitzgerald (7856709950), Thank You (24 Millions ) views from Fresno, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Aztec Hotel2, Pokebub22, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Neil Johnson Director, ROGER9956669, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Violin ( B&W ) (5871570227), Thank You (25 Millions ) views from Fresno, USA, CC BY 2.0
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