Lynwood

Lynwood is a city in Los Angeles County, California, located about 16 miles south of downtown Los Angeles and crossed by two major freeways. Residential streets spread across a compact area with smaller commercial districts along main thoroughfares.

The community received its city charter on July 16, 1921, turning from agricultural land into a residential area. The postwar period brought rapid population growth and increasing economic importance within the southern suburbs of Los Angeles.

The city maintains a heavily Latino identity through neighborhood festivals, music events, and numerous restaurants along main corridors. Local families use public spaces for weekend gatherings where multiple generations come together for food and conversation.

City Hall on Bullis Road handles permits, licenses, and general administrative matters during regular business hours. Visitors find most services and retail options along main streets, easily reached by car.

The Plaza Mexico shopping center replicates Mexican regional architecture and offers cultural events and food markets across more than 400,000 square feet. The center often serves as a filming location for movies and television productions needing authentic Latino settings.

Location: Los Angeles County

Shares border with: South Gate, Compton, Paramount, Los Angeles

Website: http://lynwood.ca.us

GPS coordinates: 33.92472,-118.20194

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:03