Altadena

Altadena, California is a beautiful community that is part of unincorporated Los Angeles County. Approximately 14 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Altadena is located just north of Pasadena and just east of La Canada Flintridge; it is bordered on the north by the Angeles National Forest.

Altadena, California is a beautiful community that is part of unincorporated Los Angeles County. Approximately 14 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Altadena is located just north of Pasadena and just east of La Canada Flintridge; it is bordered on the north by the Angeles National Forest.

Altadena was developed as a suburb of Los Angeles in 1887. Its unincorporated status allowed it to become a major settlement area for working- and middle-class African-Americans during a period when non-whites were forbidden to live in the vast majority of greater Los Angeles.

With the spectacular San Gabriel Mountains as backdrop, Altadena’s tree-lined neighborhoods and commercial zones comprise one of the oldest and most beautiful communities in the San Gabriel Valley. With very few apartment buildings and hardly any condos, Altadena exudes a homey country feel. The community’s proximity to the mountains makes it perfect for those who enjoy the great outdoors; in fact, many yards open onto mountain trails.A distinct history, diverse population, and independent identity characterize the town, which shares a border, a school district, and other cultural resources with Pasadena.