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Knott's Berry Farm
America's first theme park in Buena Park, California, known for its Old West Ghost Town and thrilling coasters.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Artesia
California, United States · North America
About Artesia
Artesia works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bellflower, 8km from Knott's Berry Farm.
Artesia is in California, United States, with about 17,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bellflower, about 4 km away.
Artesia (Spanish for "artesian aquifer") is a city in southeastern Los Angeles County, California. Artesia was incorporated on May 29, 1959, and is one of Los Angeles County's Gateway Cities. The city has a 2020 census population of 16,395. Artesia is surrounded on the west, south, and east sides by Cerritos, withRead more
Norwalk to the north. Artesia is the home of the East West Ice Palace, an ice rink which is co-owned by Michelle Kwan. It was also the childhood home of former First Lady Pat Nixon, who lived there from 1914 to 1931, though the property on which she grew up is now part of neighboring Cerritos.
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What is there to see near Artesia?
Within an hour or so of Artesia: Knott's Berry Farm (8 km), Disneyland Park (16 km), Aquarium of the Pacific (16 km), Disney California Adventure Park (17 km).
Are there any good drives near Artesia?
The nearest famous roads are Route 66 - Santa Monica End and Mulholland Drive.
Where is Artesia?
Artesia is in California, United States, about 4 km from Bellflower.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 16,961
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.8659, -118.0831
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Artesia
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Disneyland Park
Walt Disney's original theme park opened in 1955, the happiest place on earth in Anaheim, California.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach aquarium showcasing the diverse marine life of the Pacific Ocean from Southern California to the tropics.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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Disney California Adventure Park
Anaheim Disney park celebrating California's culture, history, and natural beauty with Pixar and Marvel lands.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Cars Land (Disney California Adventure)
Disney's immersive recreation of Radiator Springs from Pixar's Cars films with the thrilling Radiator Springs Racers ride.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet
Open since 1908 in the old Pacific Electric building, with a penny-tile floor, original mahogany bar and a rival claim to the French dip. A hidden speakeasy bar sits behind an unmarked door.
25 km · about 30 min drive
restaurant
Philippe the Original
Serving French dip sandwiches since 1908 on sawdust-covered floors with communal tables and long wooden counters. One of Los Angeles's oldest restaurants and a claimant to inventing the French dip.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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The Original Pantry Cafe
A downtown Los Angeles counter-and-booth diner that has served 24 hours a day since 1924 and famously has no lock on the front door. Cash-only, enormous portions, sourdough on every table.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Artesia
- 41 kmRoute 66 - Santa Monica EndThe 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.
- 44 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
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