Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to San Marino, CA
About San Marino
San Marino is a city of about 13,000 people (2020 census) northeast of downtown Los Angeles, incorporated in 1913 (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). One of LA County's communities, it is best known for The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens — a 130-acre cultural landmark — and for its. The city is largely residential, with a small commercial village along Huntington Drive.
Home prices in San Marino
The median listing price in San Marino is $3.5M.
Top places in San Marino
- The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
- San Marino Recreation Department parks — Lacy Park (largest, with rose garden and walking loop).
- Huntington Drive village shops and cafes.
- Crowell Public Library.
- San Marino Community Garden.
- Historic El Molino Viejo (The Old Mill, 1816).
- Stoneman Park.
- The Huntington's Chinese Garden (Liu Fang Yuan).
Commuting from San Marino
- Freeways: SR-110 (Arroyo Seco Parkway) is just west; I-10 and I-210 to the south and east.
- Transit: Metro and Foothill Transit buses; closest Metro A Line light rail stations in South Pasadena (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~20–35 minutes depending on traffic (approximate; ~12 miles).
Schools in San Marino
Public schools: San Marino Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
San Marino FAQs
- What is the housing market like in San Marino, CA?
The median listing price in San Marino is $3.5M. Median listing home price, facts panel; page last crawled ~June 2026, read 2026-09-24 · Realtor.com · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from San Marino, CA?
Freeways: SR-110 (Arroyo Seco Parkway) is just west; I-10 and I-210 to the south and east. - Which school district serves San Marino, CA?
San Marino is served by San Marino Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.