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Lomita CA

Lomita is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 20,921 at the 2020 census, up from 20,256 at the 2010 census. 

The Spanish Empire had expanded into this area when the Viceroy of New Spain commissioned Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo to explore the Pacific Ocean in 1542–1543. In 1767, the area became part of the Province of the Californias.

In 1784, the Spanish Crown deeded Rancho San Pedro, a tract of over 75,000 acres (300 km2), to soldier Juan José Domínguez. The rancho changed in size over the years, as Domínguez's descendants partitioned the land amongst family members, sold parcels to newly arriving settlers, or relinquished some when validating their legal claim with the Mexican government in 1828, and with the United States government in 1858. The Domínguez family name is still applied throughout the area, including the Dominguez Rancho Adobe historical landmark, in the unincorporated community of Rancho Dominguez, located northeast of Lomita.

Lomita was incorporated as a city on June 30, 1964, to prevent further annexation by neighboring cities and in an attempt to curtail the development of high-rise apartment buildings.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), all of which is land. Lomita originally spanned 7 square miles (18 km2). However, over time, much of this area was annexed by neighboring cities. A notable example is "Lomita Fields", now Zamperini Field (the Torrance Municipal Airport).

Lomita focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Lomita 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. Healing Corner incorporates the healing properties of plants, herbs, cremes, oils and minerals from around the world into a variety of unmatched spa services designed to reduce stress and enhance balance. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, South Bay Fitness Focus, and Still Got It Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Lomita, such as the Rolling Hills Horse Trails Loop. This trail offers opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top Sites in Lomita, CA are the Lomita Railroad Museum, Western Museum of Flight, and Lomita Park.

Population: 20,428 (2021). ZIP code: 90717. Area code: 310. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Area: 1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2).

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Is Lomita, CA a nice place to live?

Living in Lomita offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Lomita, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Lomita and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Lomita are above average.

What is the history of Lomita, CA?

Due to delinquent taxes and mortgage foreclosures, Rancho Los Palos Verdes was divided up and sold to 17 different buyers in 1882. Most of the land that constitutes present-day Lomita was sold to a farmer named Ben Weston and the Ranch Water Company, which sheep farmer Nathaniel Andrew Narbonne, who was born in Salem, Massachusetts, owned. Narbonne received 3,500 acres. Narbonne had moved to Lomita from Sacramento’s gold rush country in 1852. 

Is Lomita, CA safe?

The crime rate in Lomita is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 21 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Lomita is 1 in 47. Based on FBI crime data, Lomita is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Lomita has a crime rate that is higher than 63% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Lomita

Lomita Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

South Bay Fitness Focus

Healing Corner 

Still Got It Fitness

Rolling Hills Horse Trails Loop

Lomita Railroad Museum

Western Museum of Flight

Lomita Park

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History

Neighborhoodscout

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