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About Lomita
Lomita is a small South Bay city in Los Angeles County, home to about 20,921 residents at the 2020 census (per Census QuickFacts, read September 24, 2026). Incorporated in 1964, this roughly 2-square-mile city sits between Torrance, Rancho Palos Verdes, and Harbor City. Its signature attraction is the Lomita Railroad Museum (shown below), home to a restored Santa Fe steam locomotive and historic depot. The city bills itself as a quiet, affordable South Bay alternative minutes from the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Home prices in Lomita
Home prices in Lomita vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Lomita
- Lomita Railroad Museum — the historic depot, steam locomotive, and grounds (shown below).
- Lomita Park — the city's main park and community center.
- Lomita's "Friendly City" welcome signage along Lomita Boulevard.
- Palos Verdes Peninsula trails and views, minutes south.
- Harbor Park / Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park in adjacent Harbor City.
Commuting from Lomita
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles (about 18 miles): ~25–35 minutes off-peak via I-110 north or CA-1 to I-405; peak-hour commutes run 40–65 minutes.
- Metro: the Harbor Gateway Transit Center is ~4 miles east (Silver Line J Line); the Redondo Beach C Line station is ~5 miles northwest.
- Pacific Coast Highway (CA-1) and Lomita Boulevard are the main arteries; the I-110 is ~3 miles east.
Lomita FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lomita, CA?
Home prices in Lomita vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Lomita, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles (about 18 miles): ~25–35 minutes off-peak via I-110 north or CA-1 to I-405; peak-hour commutes run 40–65 minutes.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.