Lynwood, Los Angeles
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Facts and practical information
Lynwood is a city in Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 69,772, down from 69,845 at the 2000 census. Lynwood is located near South Gate and Compton in the central portion of the Los Angeles Basin. Incorporated in 1921, the city is named for Lynn Wood Sessions, wife of a local dairyman, Charles Sessions. The local railroad siding and later Pacific Electric Railway station were named after the dairy. ()
Day trips
Lynwood – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Columbia Memorial Space Center, Watts Towers, Judge Harry Pregerson Interchange, The Bicycle Hotel & Casino.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to Lynwood by public transport?
The nearest stations to Lynwood:
Light rail
Light rail
- Long Beach Boulevard • Lines: C (8 min walk)