South El Monte, California

About South El Monte

South El Monte, CA is a close-knit town located in southeastern California with an estimated population of 19,121.

South El Monte holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.84 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,733 residents per square mile.

📰 South El Monte News Today

• South El Monte High School (CA) Softball MaxPreps · Oct 8
• South El Monte Puts 45 Day Moratorium on Data Center and Battery Facility Development Streetsblog Los Angeles · Oct 8
• South El Monte vs Mountain View - Boys Varsity Football 10/09/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand NFHS Network · Oct 8
• Decomposing body found in South El Monte channel KTLA · Sep 16
• Vanessa Lam - South El Monte Eagles Girls Basketball (South El Monte, CA) Sports Illustrated · Oct 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

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What Makes South El Monte Unique

• The only place in America named South El Monte — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 19,121.
• Easy reach of El Monte (2 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

📍 Neighborhoods in South El Monte

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🍽️ Where to Eat in South El Monte

• Daikokuya — japanese
• El Rancho Resturant — mexican
• Fuego Fries — peruvian
• Kim Hoa Hue — vietnamese
• Mr. Pizza and Pasta
• Tasty Choice

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• American Military Musuem · Museum
• M3 Lee · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South El Monte

• Whittier Narrows Nature Center reviews ★
• Bosque del Rio Hondo Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Legg Lake Whittier Narrows Recreation Area reviews ★
• Mary Van Dyke Park reviews ★
• New Temple Park reviews ★
• Shiveley Park reviews ★
• Whittier Narrows Dam County Recreational Area reviews ★
• Whittier Narrows Recreation Area reviews ★
• Whittier Narrows Recreation Area - Athletic Area reviews ★
• Whittier Narrows Recreation Area - Special Events reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in South El Monte

• Dean L. Shively
• New Temple
• South El Monte High

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Greater El Monte Community Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating)

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🔧 Local Services

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🗺️ Map of South El Monte

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