Monrovia, California travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Monrovia is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California.

1 sights · 1 places to eat · 7 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Monrovia

Monrovia Historical Museum

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Oct–Jun. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 45°F. Very hot (Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Pasadena)

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.
BUR Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport, Burbank — 21 mi away (major hub). Directions
ONT Ontario International Airport, Ontario — 24 mi away (major hub). Directions

Take the Myrtle Avenue off ramp from the 210 freeway and go north. Old Town is less than a mile from the freeway. The Metro Gold Line light rail service to Pasadena and Downtown L.A. stops in Monrovia with a stop at Myrtle Avenue and Duarte Road.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

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

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Get in

Get around

Once you get into Old Town you will see that parking is free, and much of the town can be seen on foot. There is a free trolley that runs during the day, that will port you from Old Town to other shopping areas.