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Monrovia

California, United States · North America

About Monrovia

Monrovia works well as a base: 5 minutes from Mayflower Village, 22km from In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.

Monrovia is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 37,463, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Monrovia sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Monrovia to your route.

About Monrovia

Monrovia is a city in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California, United States. Monrovia is the fourth-oldest general-law city in Los Angeles County and the L.A. Basin (after Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Pasadena, all now charter cities). Incorporated in

Read more 1887, it has grown from a sparse community of orange ranches to a residential community of over 37,000. The population was 37,931 at the 2020 census.

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Monrovia offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Monrovia located?

Monrovia is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.1481 latitude, -117.9989 longitude.

What is the population of Monrovia?

Monrovia has a population of approximately 37,463 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
37,463
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.1481, -117.9989

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

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 Monrovia

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Newcomb's Ranch

A historic mountain lodge on the Angeles Crest Highway that has served as a meeting point for motorcyclists and drivers tackling LA's best mountain road since 1939.

20 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip

The oldest continuously operating drag strip in the world, opened 1951 on the Los Angeles County Fairplex, and the traditional season opener and finale of the NHRA calendar.

22 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

Drag racing's shrine at the Pomona Fairplex, steps from the historic strip where the NHRA season starts and ends, packed with top fuel dragsters, hot rods and land-speed cars.

23 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 30 min drive

restaurant

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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Hollywood Sign

Iconic 14-metre-tall white lettering on Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains, the universal symbol of the entertainment industry.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Universal Studios Hollywood

The original Universal theme park and working film studio offering studio tours and movie-based attractions.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Monrovia

  • 41 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
  • 49 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.

Nearby Destinations

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Mayflower Village

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4 km awayPop. 5,515

Sierra Madre

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5 km awayPop. 11,163

North El Monte

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6 km awayPop. 3,723

East Pasadena

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7 km awayPop. 6,144

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