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Arcadia, CA

Arcadia is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, located about 13 miles (21 km) northeast of downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley and at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. It contains a series of adjacent parks consisting of the Santa Anita Park racetrack, the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, and Arcadia County Park. The city had a population of 56,364 at the 2010 census, up from 53,248 at the 2000 census. The city is named after Arcadia, Greece.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.1 square miles (29 km2). 10.9 square miles (28 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (1.87%) is water. 

For over 8,000 years, the site of Arcadia was part of the homeland of the Tongva people ("Gabrieliño" tribe), a Californian Native American tribe whose territory spanned the greater Los Angeles Basin, and the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys. Their fluid borders stretched between the Santa Susana Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains, and San Gabriel Mountains in the north; the Santa Monica Mountains and Simi Hills in the west; the San Jacinto Mountains and Santa Ana Mountains in the east; and the coast and Catalina Island (Pimu) in the south. A Tongva settlement site within present-day Arcadia was known as Alyeupkigna (or Aluupkenga).

The town's site became part of the Spanish Mission San Gabriel Arcángel lands in 1771. After Indian Reductions to become Mission Indians, the Tongva were known as the Gabrieliños after the Mission's name. and under whose control these people worked during the mission period in California. Currently, 1,700 people are self-identifying as members of the Tongva or Gabrieliño tribe.

Arcadia focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Arcadia’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness, Gold's Gym, and 99 Barbell Fitness Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Arcadia, such as the Santa Anita Canyon and Sturtevant Falls, and the Peck Road Water Conservation Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Arcadia, CA are Angeles National Forest, Santa Anita Park, and Los Angeles County Arboretum. 

Population: 54,472 (2024). ZIP codes: 91006–91007, 91066, 91077. Area code: 626. Elevation: 482 ft (147 m). Area: 11.1 square miles (29 km2).

FAQs

Is Arcadia, CA a good place to live?

Arcadia is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Arcadia offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Arcadia, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

What is Arcadia, CA famous for?

Arcadia is known for beautiful neighborhoods, warm character, and a "community of homes" atmosphere. The City places great emphasis on preserving “green space” and its commitment to the environment is evidenced by the large population of healthy trees you will find around town. Arcadia has been designated a Tree City USA for seventeen consecutive years.

Is Arcadia, CA expensive?

Arcadia is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale Metro Div. metro area, which is ranked 6 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Arcadia is estimated to be 149.1% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. 

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Arcadia

Arcadia’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Anytime Fitness

Gold's Gym

99 Barbell Fitness Gym

Santa Anita Canyon and Sturtevant Falls 

Peck Road Water Conservation Park

Angeles National Forest

Santa Anita Park

Los Angeles County Arboretum

Niche

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