Sierra Madre, California
Sierra Madre is a city of 10,940 people in Los Angeles County, California, founded in 1907.
Why visit Sierra Madre
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 39 parks and trails, 25 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Aztec Hotel, Crank House, Los Angeles County Arboretum and Sierra Madre Memorial Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; February lows average 37°F.
Weather in Sierra Madre
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sierra Madre
Sierra Madre (Spanish for "mother range") is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with a population of 11,268 at the time of the 2020 U.S. Census. The city is in the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley below the southern edge of the Angeles National Forest. Pasadena and Altadena are to its west, with Arcadia to its south and east. Sierra Madre is known as "Wisteria City", and its city seal is decorated with a drawing of the now widely known 500-foot (150 m) vine.
From the Wikipedia article Sierra Madre, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks15
Aztec Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Hotel in Monrovia, United States of America
Crank House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
House in Altadena, California
Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic home in Arcadia, California, USA
The Oaks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in California, United States
Upton Sinclair House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in California, United States
The Bunny Museum
Museum · 3.5 mi
Burnt Specialty museum in California
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds39
Sierra Madre Memorial Park
Park · 0.6 mi
Park in California, United States of America
Arcadia County Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
27 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes25
Casa Del Rey
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
31 North Baldwin Avenue, Sierra Madre
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Chuck E. Cheese
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
3737 East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
121 East Foothill Boulevard, Arcadia
Mo-Tu,Th,Su 10:00-24:00; We,Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00
Peacock Cafe
Cafe · American · 1.7 mi
301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia
Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa-Su 09:00-16:30
Bean Town
Cafe · Coffee Shop, American, Sandwich, Breakfast · 0.4 mi
43 North Baldwin Avenue, Sierra Madre
Mother Moo's Creamery
Ice cream · 0.5 mi
Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
13 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship14
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries52
La Salle College Preparatory
School · Catholic · 1.2 mi
3880 East Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)
School · 4.9 mi
1212 East Kellwil Way, Duarte
Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy
School · 4.1 mi
930 East Lemon Ave., Monrovia
California School of The Arts - San Gabriel Valley
School · 5.2 mi
1401 Highland Ave., Duarte
Healthcare1
Map of Sierra Madre
159 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 (4 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.
- Arcadia 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Monrovia 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- East San Gabriel 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Temple City 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Pasadena 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Altadena 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- San Marino 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- San Gabriel 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Duarte 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- El Monte 7 mi south, about 11 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
- Chantry Flat Road, Person-with-No Name, CC BY 2.0
- Episcopal Church of the Ascension Sierra Madre 2014 02, Patrick Pelletier, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Oaks Monrovia 3, Einbierbitte, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crank House 01, Einbierbitte, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aztec Hotel, Flickr user Living in Monrovia, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Queen Anne House Los Angeles, User:Jengod, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1905 World War I Krupp Cannon 150mm SM CA, Telecineguy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Bunny Museum, Altadena CA - 16, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
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