Signal Hill

Signal Hill is a city in Los Angeles County spanning about 2 square miles with residential neighborhoods, shops, and city services spread across the area. Buildings here range from single-family homes to small commercial structures arranged on gently sloping terrain.

In the late 1800s the elevation was marked as a point for ships to navigate by. Oil was discovered in 1921, leading to the construction of over 100 drilling derricks that shaped the area for decades.

The community gathers regularly at local parks and events where neighbors connect and share activities. These everyday moments shape how people experience living here together.

The city is easy to reach and has everyday amenities like parks, shops, and schools throughout. Visitors can park easily and walk around to explore the different parts of the area.

A surveying marker from 1889 sits at the highest point and once helped ships navigate the coast. This old marker is still there, showing how the location served a practical purpose long before it became a city.

Location: Los Angeles County

Inception: April 22, 1924

Elevation above the sea: 45 m

Shares border with: Long Beach

Website: http://cityofsignalhill.org

GPS coordinates: 33.79935,-118.16558

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:27