City of Los Alamitos
Los Alamitos is a compact city with strong civic pride, anchored by a joint‑forces military base and well‑regarded schools.
About Los Alamitos
Its small‑town feel comes through in neighborhood events and parks, while nearby employment in Cypress, Seal Beach, and Long Beach expands opportunities for residents.
Los Alamitos History
The area grew around sugar‑beet processing in the early 1900s; incorporation came in 1960. The adjacent Joint Forces Training Base remains a defining neighbor and employer.
Los Alamitos Stats
Size: 4.33 sq mi.
Population: 11,780
Established: 1960
Population: 11,780
Established: 1960
Los Alamitos POLIce Services
Los Alamitos Police Department
(562) 431-2255
https://cityoflosalamitos.org/166/Police(562) 431-2255
Los Alamitos FIRE Services
Orange County Fire Authority
(714) 573-6000
https://cityoflosalamitos.org/167/Fire(714) 573-6000
Los Alamitos Library
Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library – OCPL
(562) 430-1048
https://ocpl.org/libraries/los-alamitos-rossmoor(562) 430-1048