San Marino, California
San Marino is a city of 12,216 people in Los Angeles County, California.
Why visit San Marino
Townapedia lists 119 museums and landmarks, 51 parks and trails, 282 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 15 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, Colorado Street Bridge, El Molino Viejo and Adobe Flores.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; December lows average 45°F.
Weather in San Marino
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About San Marino
San Marino is a city in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California, United States. It was incorporated on April 25, 1913. At the 2020 United States census the population was 12,513, a decline from the 2010 United States census.
From the Wikipedia article San Marino, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do15
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Theater and movie theater in San Gabriel, California, United States
320 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel
Colorado Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Bridge in Pasadena, California, United States of America
Lineage Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
Performing arts venue in Pasadena, California
Raymond Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.7 mi
Former movie theater and music venue in Pasadena, California, United States
3 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks119
El Molino Viejo
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Former grist Mill in San Marino, California
1120 Mill Lane, San Marino
Tu-Su 11:00-14:00
Adobe Flores
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
House in South Pasadena, California
1804 Foothill Street, South Pasadena
Edwin Hubble House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
National historic landmark in San Marino, California, US
1340 Woodstock Road, San Marino
Katherine Emery Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in California, United States
1155 Oak Grove Avenue, San Marino
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Miltimore House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
House in South Pasadena, California
1301 Chelton Way, South Pasadena
Batchelder House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Bekins Storage Co. Roof Sign
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Neon sign in Pasadena, United States of America
Bryan Court
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in California, United States
Bullock's Pasadena
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Department store in California, United States of America
Case Study House 10
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
House in Pasadena, California, United States
Colonial Court
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Bungalow court in Pasadena, United States of America
Cordelia A. Culbertson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in California, United States
107 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds51
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
Park · 0.4 mi
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino
We-Mo 10:00-17:00
Magical Playground
Playground · 1.6 mi
1778 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
Mo-Fr 11:30-17:00; Sa-Su 10:00-17:00
San Marino Community Center
Park
1800 Huntington Drive, San Marino
Mo-Th 07:00-17:00; Fr 07:00-11:00; Sa-Su off
39 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes282
7 Leaves Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Vietnamese · 2.0 mi
151 North Garfield Avenue, Alhambra
Mo-Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa,Su 08:00-11:00
Aikan Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 2.0 mi
735 East Green Street, Pasadena
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30
Amigo's Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
1076 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Annapurna Grill
Restaurant · Indian · 1.9 mi
929 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena
Mo off; Tu-Su 11:30-14:45,17:30-21:45
Bay Poke Fish House
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.4 mi
710 West Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel
Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
Big Mama & Papa's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
1772 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena
11:00-20:30
270 more on the map.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship31
Friendship Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Sacred Heart Retreat House - Saint Joseph Campus
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
507 North Granada Avenue, Alhambra
Holliston United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.8 mi
1305 East Colorado Boulevard
Shopping41
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries83
Healthcare24
Cal Oaks III HealthMart Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy
2010 Huntington Drive, San Marino
Map of San Marino
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 (3 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, 5 miles away.
- San Pasqual 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- East San Gabriel 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- San Gabriel 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- East Pasadena 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- South Pasadena 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Pasadena 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Alhambra 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Temple City 3 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Rosemead 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Arcadia 4 mi east, 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
- San Gabriel Civic Auditorium (cropped), The original uploader was Lordkinbote at English Wikipedia . ( Original text: Lordkinbote ), CC BY-SA 2.0
- MolinoViejo, The original uploader was Tillman at English Wikipedia ., Public domain
- Edwin Powell Hubble House, San Marino (Los Angeles County, California), National Park Service photographer, Public domain
- Adobe Flores, South Pasadena, Cbl62, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Katherine Emery Estate front gate, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Miltimore House, Einbierbitte, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Haskett Court, Brianyoungramirez, CC BY-SA 3.0
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