West Covina, California
West Covina is a city of 107,037 people in Los Angeles County, California.
Why visit West Covina
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 44 parks and trails, 198 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Edwards West Covina Stadium 18, AMC Covina 17, El Campo Santo Cemetery and John A. Rowland House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in West Covina
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About West Covina
West Covina is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Located 19 miles (31 km) east of downtown Los Angeles in the central San Gabriel Valley, it is part of Greater Los Angeles. The population for the city was 109,501 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article West Covina, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Edwards West Covina Stadium 18
Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi
1200 Lakes Drive, West Covina
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Azusa Pacific University
School · 5.2 mi
University in Azusa, California, USA
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
School · 5.1 mi
Public university in Pomona, California, United States
Covina Center for the Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
Theater in Covina, California, United States
Museums and landmarks7
El Campo Santo Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic cemetery in Industry, California
John A. Rowland House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Industry, California, listed on the NRHP in California
La Puente Valley Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Community center in La Puente, United States of America
Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds44
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
Park · 4.5 mi
County park located in Irwindale, California, US, in the San Gabriel Valley, inside the Santa Fe Dam
The Industry Hills Golf Club (Dwight D Eisenhower & Babe Zaharias)
Golf course · 2.6 mi
18 hole Par 72 Dwight D Eisenhower Course & 18 hole Par 71 Babe Zaharias Course
1 Industry Hills Parkway, Industry
32 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes198
Chubby Curry
Restaurant · Curry, Sushi · 2.4 mi
139 North Citrus Avenue
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Clearman's Restaurant
Diner · American · 2.3 mi
540 North Azusa Avenue, Covina
Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 2.5 mi
132 North Grand Avenue, West Covina
Mo-Th 06:30-23:00; Fr 06:30-24:00; Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-23:00
Shakey's
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
1880 North Hacienda Boulevard, La Puente
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.0 mi
14540 Baldwin Park Towne Center Drive, Baldwin Park
Mo-Th 04:30-21:00; Fr 04:30-22:00; Sa 05:30-22:00; Su 05:30-21:00
186 more on the map.
History
The Tongva were the earliest inhabitants of the San Gabriel Valley.
Governor Pío Pico sold much of the land of West Covina to John Rowland and William Workman in 1845.
The first permanent settlers arrived in West Covina in 1905. Most famous among them were William Payne, Bob Dancer, Bender, Robinson and Larsen. They cleared the land of sagebrush and cactus. They also planted the first walnut trees in the area.
West Covina was incorporated as an independent city in 1923 to prevent the city of Covina from building a sewage farm in the area. Benjamin Franklin Maxson Jr. (1897–1928) initiated the incorporation process and served as the founding mayor. The population in 1930 was 769 and grew to 1,549 in 1940. As a result of remarkable expansion during the post–World War II building boom, West Covina became one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities between 1950 and 1960, experiencing a growth in population of 1,025.69%, going from fewer than 5,000 to more than 50,000 citizens. The decades 1960 and 2000 demonstrated steady growth for West Covina, which had slowed significantly by the time of the 2010 census.
From the History section of West Covina, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Best Western Plus West Covina Inn
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
3275 East Garvey Avenue North, West Covina
Comfort Suites Near City of Industry - Los Angeles
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
753 Glendora Avenue, La Puente
Hampton Inn Los Angeles/West Covina
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
3145 East Garvey Avenue North, West Covina
Holiday Inn West Covina
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
3223 East Garvey Avenue North, West Covina
Travelodge Inn & Suites West Covina
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
1431 West Garvey Avenue North, West Covina
Churches and places of worship50
St. Christopher's Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
629 South Glendora Avenue, West Covina
Xaris- Church of the Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 2.6 mi
1417 West Badillo Street, West Covina
Shopping40
Gas and EV charging40
Schools, colleges and libraries135
Healthcare16
Queen of the Valley Hospital
Hospital · Roman Catholic · 2.1 mi
1115 South Sunset Avenue, West Covina
Citrus Valley Gastroenterology
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
500 West San Bernardino Road, Covina
Covina Arthritis Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
500 West San Bernardino Road, Covina
L.A. Downtown Medical Center - West Covina Campus
Hospital · 2.3 mi
725 South Orange Avenue, West Covina
Map of West Covina
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 43°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 44°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 57°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 62°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 63°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 60°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 54°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 47°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 42°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pomona/Fairplex (8 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, 7 miles away.
- Valinda 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Covina 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- La Puente 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- South San Jose Hills 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Vincent 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- West Puente Valley 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Walnut 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Baldwin Park 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Citrus 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Hacienda Heights 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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