Gateway Cities

The Gateway Cities of Los Angeles County in Southern California are the southern border of the county with Orange County. They're largely suburban and industrial cities.

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Safety

Many of these cities are near South Central Los Angeles, and can be very dangerous, especially Compton. This area is prone to gang violence, and some of these cities are dangerous to walk alone in even during the daytime.
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Long Beach
Long Beach
Long Beach is a large port city in Los Angeles County in Southern California. Long Beach Travel Guide »
Within Gateway Cities
Lakewood
Lakewood is in the Gateway Cities region of Los Angeles County. Lakewood Travel Guide »
Downey
Downey is a city of 111,000 in the Gateway Cities of Los Angeles County. Downey Travel Guide »
Compton
Compton is in Los Angeles County and is mainly known for being the home of rappers Dr. Dre, Ahmad, NWA and The Game. Compton Travel Guide »
Cerritos
Cerritos is a city in Los Angeles County. Cerritos Travel Guide »
City of Commerce
Commerce is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California. City of Commerce Travel Guide »
Pico Rivera
Pico Rivera is a city in California. Pico Rivera Travel Guide »
South Gate
South Gate is one of the Gateway Cities in Los Angeles County. South Gate Travel Guide »
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