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Wrightwood

California, United States · North America

About Wrightwood

Wrightwood sits on the route: 15 minutes from Piñon Hills, 32km from In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.

Wrightwood is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 4,525, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood to your route.

About Wrightwood

Wrightwood is a census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California. It sits at an elevation of 6,208 feet (1,892 m). The population was 4,720 at the 2020 census, up from 4,525 at the 2010 census. Wrightwood is located 77 miles (124 km) northeast of Los Angeles. It is on the Pacific Crest Trail.

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Where is Wrightwood located?

Wrightwood is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.3608 latitude, -117.6334 longitude.

What is the population of Wrightwood?

Wrightwood has a population of approximately 4,525 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
4,525
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.3608, -117.6334

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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 Wrightwood

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

32 km · about 35 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch

A mesmerizing roadside art installation of over 200 bottle trees on Route 66 in Oro Grande, created by Elmer Long from found objects and colored glass bottles.

39 km · about 45 min 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Wrightwood

  • 78 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views

Nearby Destinations

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Mountain View Acres

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Claremont

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30 km awayPop. 36,283

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