Overview
Lynwood is in the Gateway Cities region of Los Angeles County, California. It is probably best known for being the hometown of "Weird Al" Yankovic.
1 things to do
Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage
Best things about Lynwood
Plaza Mexico Carousel
Outside a large shopping center.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jan–Dec. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 45°F. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Lakewood)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HHR Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport, Hawthorne — 8 mi away. Directions
- LGB Long Beach International Airport, Long Beach — 8 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Get around
- Eagles Taxi +1 323-385-4535
Do
Buy
Plaza Mexico, 3100 E Imperial Hwy. An embellished Mexican-themed shopping plaza with stores, restaurants, and entertainment. M-Sa 10AM-8PM, Su 10AM-7PM
Nearby
Compton
City / town · 13 listings · 2 mi away
Downey
City / town · 19 listings · 4 mi away
Huntington Park
City / town · 2 listings · 4 mi away
Bellflower
City / town · 11 listings · 6 mi away
City of Commerce
City / town · 5 listings · 6 mi away
Lakewood
City / town · 15 listings · 6 mi away
Gardena
City / town · 9 listings · 6 mi away
Santa Fe Springs
City / town · 2 listings · 7 mi away
My experience
Write about your trip here. Notes save automatically in this browser as you type; back them up from My journal.