The affluent city of San Marino is a popular filming location for Hollywood, and no wonder: nestled in the gorgeous San Rafael Hills, stunning views are the norm for the city’s lucky residents. The city of San Marino was founded with the goal of making residential life as picture-perfect as possible. The wide streets, beautiful gardens and strict ordinances make San Marino a stunning place to live in Los Angeles County. Incorporated in 1913, the city was named after Italy’s Republic of San Marino and today is known for its abundance of lovely homes, beautiful landscaping and one of the best school districts in the nation.
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The picturesque streets of San Marino, California were designed for residential life. Though San Marino does not have a large network of employers who call the city home, its proximity to nearby cities and top employers make it an excellent choice for residents who want the idyllic pace of life San Marino offers. Pasadena is just a short drive from San Marino and is home to numerous large employers including Kaiser Permanente, Huntington Hospital, Jet Propulsion Laboratory and California Institute of Technology. Just 20 minutes away, San Marino is within easy commuting distance of Los Angeles.
In 2010, the San Marino Unified School District placed at number one, based on API scoring, for the best performing school district in the state of California. All of San Marino’s elementary schools in addition to San Marino High School have received both the California Distinguished Schools Award and have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools. San Marino High School has also received the distinction of being a Gold Medal School from U.S. News and World Report and is regularly recognized as a “scholar school” by California Business for Education Excellence. Two private schools, Southwestern Academy and Saints Felicitas and Perpetua School, also serve San Marino families.
Beautiful San Marino is home to several lovely parks for residents to enjoy. On Virginia Road, Lacy Park boasts over 30 acres of green lawns and plant life. Lacy Park has two walking arenas and welcomes dogs on leashes. Palm trees, a lush rose garden and a playground for children make this park an old favorite among locals from all over the area. Hikers and mountain bikers love the San Marino Loop which features over 8 miles of scenic trails.
For nature lovers who like a side of culture with their fresh air, the Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Garden is a wonderful resource right in San Marino: the grounds feature acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and a fine collection of art. Shoppers can find what they need on Huntington Drive at the San Marino Shopping Center: the center has everything from upscale cafes to nail salons and a tutoring center. Nearby Brea Mall has five department stores and almost two hundred specialty shops.
Several annual events bring the San Marino community together. The Fourth of July Celebration at Lacy Park features fireworks, game booths, live bands and a colorful parade. Memorial Day brings live speakers and patriotic music to Lacy Park as the community gathers to remember those who fought for their freedom. The San Marino Motor Classic is a time for gearheads and retro-junkies to come out and admire several decades of a automobile history at Lacy Park.
