La Honda, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Honda
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State Route 84 in downtown La Honda
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Location of La Honda in San Mateo County, California.
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 La Honda
Location in California
La Honda
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.262 sq mi (11.038 km2) |
| • Land | 4.247 sq mi (10.999 km2) |
| • Water | 0.015 sq mi (0.039 km2) 0.35% |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 979 |
| • Density | 229.70/sq mi (88.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
94020
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| Area code(s) | 650 |
| FIPS code | 06-39318 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628746 |
La Honda is a small community in San Mateo County, California. Its name means "The Sling" in Spanish. It's a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a community that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. In 2020, about 979 people lived there.
La Honda is nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains, between the Santa Clara Valley and the Pacific Ocean. It's close to the La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve and State Route 84. The main ZIP code for La Honda is 94020. The area code for phones is 650. A fun fact: the U.S. Geological Survey notes that Lahonda is an older way the name was spelled.
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Where is La Honda Located?
La Honda is in San Mateo County, California. The community covers about 4.3 square miles (11.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
What's the Weather Like?
La Honda has a Mediterranean climate. This means it has warm, dry summers. The average monthly temperatures usually stay below 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius). Winters are mild and wet.
Who Lives in La Honda?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 928 | — | |
| 2020 | 979 | 5.5% | |
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In 2020, the population of La Honda was 979 people. This was a small increase from 928 people in 2010. Most of the people living in La Honda are White. There are also people from Asian, African American, and other backgrounds. About 7.4% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
The median age in La Honda is about 47.6 years old. This means half the people are older than 47.6, and half are younger. About 16.5% of the residents are under 18 years old. Most people in La Honda own their homes.
A Look at La Honda's Past
Long before Europeans arrived, the Ohlone people lived in the San Mateo County area. They lived there for at least 3,000 years. The Ohlone people in La Honda were hunter-gatherers. They found their food by hunting and gathering plants. They did not farm or raise animals.
The creek running through La Honda was called Arroyo Ondo or Arroyo Hondo on old maps. Hondo is a Spanish word meaning 'deep'. The post office was first called La Honda in 1880. For a short time after 1895, it was spelled Lahonda. But the original spelling, La Honda, was brought back in 1905.
In 1862, a man named John Howell Sears bought 400 acres of land in La Honda. He moved there after his old home was sold. In the early days, La Honda was important for its lumber industry. The Old Store at La Honda was one of the first buildings in the community.
Modern Times in La Honda
La Honda is known for its quiet, natural setting. It has been a place where people seeking a different lifestyle have lived. The community has a relaxed atmosphere.
Schools in La Honda
La Honda has one school for kids, called La Honda Elementary. It is part of the La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District.
Fun Festivals and Events
La Honda hosts a fun event called the La Honda Fair & Music Festival every June. It's a great time for music and community fun. The town also has an annual Fourth of July picnic. This picnic is held at a place called Play Bowl.
Well-Known People from La Honda
Many interesting people have lived in La Honda. Some of them include:
- Joe Cottonwood
- Ken Kesey
- Neil Young
- Pegi Young
- The Merry Pranksters
Images for kids
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State Route 84 in downtown La Honda
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Location of La Honda in San Mateo County, California.
See also
In Spanish: La Honda para niños
