Santa Fe Springs

Santa Fe Springs is a city in southeastern Los Angeles County covering roughly 8.9 square miles at a low elevation of 41 meters. The city contains residential neighborhoods, industrial zones, and local parks that serve its population.

In 1871, Dr. James E. Fulton discovered sulfur springs that sparked the creation of a health resort and hotel. The area later became a major oil production center after Union Oil Company found large petroleum reserves during the 1920s.

The Hathaway Ranch Museum displays equipment from ranching and farming that tells the story of how this area once operated. These items show visitors how people lived and worked here during earlier decades before the landscape changed.

The Norwalk Santa Fe Springs Metrolink station provides rail connections to various destinations across the region. This train station serves as the main transit hub for visitors exploring the area and connecting to other parts of Los Angeles County.

The city transformed from a farming settlement into an oil production powerhouse within just a few decades. This rapid industrial boom left its mark on the physical landscape and economic foundation that still shapes the community today.

Location: Los Angeles County

Inception: May 15, 1957

Elevation above the sea: 41 m

Shares border with: West Whittier-Los Nietos, Downey, Norwalk, Cerritos, Pico Rivera, La Mirada, South Whittier, Whittier

Website: http://santafesprings.org

GPS coordinates: 33.93750,-118.06722

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:21