South Monrovia Island, California
South Monrovia Island is a community of 6,830 people in Los Angeles County, California.
Why visit South Monrovia Island
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 79 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Aztec Hotel, The Oaks, Arcadia County Park and Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; December lows average 45°F.
Weather in South Monrovia Island
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Monrovia Island
South Monrovia Island () is a census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California. It sits at an elevation of 384 feet (117 m). It is bounded to the west and north by Monrovia, to the east by Duarte, and to the south by Irwindale. The 2020 United States census reported that South Monrovia Island's population was 6,515.
From the Wikipedia article South Monrovia Island, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Aztec Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Hotel in Monrovia, United States of America
The Oaks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in California, United States
Upton Sinclair House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Arcadia County Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
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Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
Park · 2.7 mi
County park located in Irwindale, California, US, in the San Gabriel Valley, inside the Santa Fe Dam
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes79
Dozo Sushi & Bar
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.4 mi
917 West Duarte Road, Monrovia
Mo,We-Su 10:45-20:45; Tu off
Hao Cafe
Restaurant · Chinese, Asian, Barbecue · 1.4 mi
1114 Huntington Drive, Duarte
Mo-Tu 09:00-21:00; Th-Su 09:00-21:00
Lord Empanada
Restaurant · Argentinian · 0.8 mi
1540 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia
Tu-Fr 07:30-19:30 open; Sa-Su 09:00-19:30 open
Monrovia Ramen and Roll
Restaurant · Ramen · 1.5 mi
618 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia
11:30-14:30,15:30-22:00
Pinkberry
Ice cream · Frozen Yogurt · 1.5 mi
612 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30;Su 12:00-22:00
Shrimp House
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.0 mi
4488 East Live Oak Avenue
Su-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Thai Thyme
Restaurant · Thai · 1.5 mi
614 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00;Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30;Su 11:00-22:00
Jake's Road House
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
622 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia
Th 07:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-20:00
67 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Quality Inn Near City of Hope
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1125 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia
Churches and places of worship16
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries52
California School of The Arts - San Gabriel Valley
School · 1.8 mi
1401 Highland Ave., Duarte
Healthcare5
Map of South Monrovia Island
202 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 47°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 50°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 45°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for San Gabriel Fire Dept (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, 3 miles away.
- Mayflower Village 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Arcadia 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- North El Monte 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Irwindale 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Monrovia 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Baldwin Park 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- El Monte 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Duarte 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Temple City 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Vincent 4 mi southeast, 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
- The Oaks Monrovia 3, Einbierbitte, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aztec Hotel, Flickr user Living in Monrovia, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Plane777 ( talk ) ( Uploads ), Public domain
- CItyofHope2021, Platinummedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Swiss Steak for Zaar World Tour (5847521654), RBerteig from Monrovia, California, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Sunspot 930 from Monrovia (322877156), RBerteig, CC BY 2.0
- Short Ribs Jambalaya, RBerteig from Monrovia, California, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Attitude - Flickr - RBerteig, RBerteig, CC BY 2.0
- Passionfruit with ruler and color reference, Ross Berteig from Monrovia, California, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Girls Love Shoes! (1180410566), RBerteig, CC BY 2.0
- Division 24 (Shop View), TJH2018, CC BY-SA 3.0 us
- Division 24 (Solar Panels), TJH2018, CC BY-SA 3.0 us
- On the set with Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY 4.0
- P2550 Cab Controls, TJH2018, CC BY-SA 3.0 us
- Agave Succulents, Expertwikiguy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- White Pomeranian, Boredathome101, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Irwindale Speedway by Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Surfaris 80’s, Wipeoutjay, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Behind the Scene shots of one of our production sets by Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- On the set by Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pontus Tidemand 2011-03-26 001, Jan Tore Brustad, CC BY 3.0
- Behind the Scene Cameras 4 5 and 6 by Don Ramey Logan 2, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A Behind the Scene shots of one of our production sets Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Behind the Scene at Irwindale Raceway by Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY 4.0
- Production cameras by Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY 4.0
- 12 channel remote audio system by Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jib Shot on the boom with Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Allen Allensworth Memorial Trees, Robert Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sonic Burger (51014405747), Thank You (25 Millions ) views from Fresno, USA, CC BY 2.0
- I605 CA dv 26 north lg, Sonysnob at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baptism on Easter Vigil (13965648055), 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
- Old Town Monrovia, CityofMonrovia, CC0
- Monrovia Geyser 1 - Flickr - RBerteig, RBerteig, CC BY 2.0
- Easter Vigil (7155301600), Thank You (24 Millions ) views from Fresno, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Old Man playing the Flute, Prayitno from Los Angeles, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Electrical Towers under construction LA, Northwalker, CC0
- Orange Bishop (9585230611), Mike's Birds from Riverside, CA, US, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Orange Bishop (9585230487), Mike's Birds from Riverside, CA, US, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2014 BLOODMOON 2 The Sequel (15477019755), Thank You (24 Millions ) views from Fresno, USA, CC BY 2.0
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