landmark
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach aquarium showcasing the diverse marine life of the Pacific Ocean from Southern California to the tropics.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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East Rancho Dominguez
California, United States · North America
About East Rancho Dominguez
East Rancho Dominguez works well as a base: 5 minutes from Lynwood, 27km from Venice Beach.
East Rancho Dominguez is in California, United States, with about 15,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Lynwood, about 4 km away.
East Rancho Dominguez, () also known as East Compton, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in southern Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 15,114 at the 2020 census, down from 15,135 at the 2010 census. East Rancho Dominguez is an accepted city nameRead more
according to the United States Postal Service, and shares the 90221 ZIP Code with Compton.
East Rancho Dominguez is an unincorporated enclave surrounded by Compton within five blocks east and west of Atlantic Ave. Alondra Boulevard is the southern border, and three blocks north of Rosecrans Ave. is roughly the northern border. East Rancho Dominguez County Park is in the center of the community.
To the north is the city of Lynwood. To the east is the Long Beach Freeway, the Los Angeles River, and then the city of Paramount. To the south and southeast is the city of Long Beach.
Its sphere of influence is the city of Compton, which has tried to annex East Rancho Dominguez, but business and property owners in the area have opposed the annexation. Rancho Dominguez is a separate unincorporated, mostly industrial area south of the city of Compton.
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What is there to see near East Rancho Dominguez?
Within an hour or so of East Rancho Dominguez: Aquarium of the Pacific (15 km), Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet (17 km), Philippe the Original (18 km), The Original Pantry Cafe (18 km).
Are there any good drives near East Rancho Dominguez?
The nearest famous roads are Route 66 - Santa Monica End and Mulholland Drive.
Where is East Rancho Dominguez?
East Rancho Dominguez is in California, United States, about 4 km from Lynwood.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,135
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.8981, -118.1954
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Essential numbers in United States
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 East Rancho Dominguez
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
17 km · about 20 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.
18 km · about 20 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Knott's Berry Farm
America's first theme park in Buena Park, California, known for its Old West Ghost Town and thrilling coasters.
19 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Petersen Automotive Museum
LA's premier car museum with a striking stainless-steel facade, showcasing the artistry and cultural impact of the automobile.
24 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Deus Ex Machina Los Angeles
The Venice Beach location of Deus combining California motorcycle culture with specialty coffee and custom builds.
26 km · about 30 min drive
beach
Venice Beach
LA's bohemian beachfront known for its eccentric boardwalk, Muscle Beach, skate park, and non-stop people-watching.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near East Rancho Dominguez
- 31 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.
- 34 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
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