Message From the City Manager

Dear Business Owner / Developer,

Gardena California, a growing city located in the South-Bay trade region of Los Angeles, offers exciting new opportunities for business relocations and new development. Gardena is centrally located and holds the keys to the Los Angeles freeway system. We provide travelers and commuters access to all major freeways, the Los Angeles International Airport, and both the Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports. Gardena’s largest bonus is that the City is only 20 minutes away from the new Los Angeles Rams Inglewood Stadium. Retailers and developers, will find Gardena to be an attractive location at the heart of the South Bay’s growth area.

There are various sites available throughout the area, each one offering quality making it a perfect complement for your office, retail, or housing development. The South Bay is home to a highly skilled labor force providing a large supply of well educated persons with diverse skills, as well as community support through our permitting process and Economic Development Team to expedite your project.

We welcome you to Gardena and look forward to working with you to select an appropriate Gardena site that meets your business needs.

Please call the Economic Development Department at (310) 217-9533 for more information.

- City Manager

Whether you are establishing a new business, relocating your headquarters, or growing an existing business, our City is ready to roll out the red carpet and welcome you to our community.

WHAT BUSINESSES ARE SAYING ABOUT GARDENA

“We have enjoyed an excellent relationship for over 20 years with the City of Gardena’s Economic Development Department. Their team of professionals have provided us with attentiveness, resources and are always available to help facilitate developments on our end.”

LARRY FLYNT

Hustler Casino

“The City of Gardena views themselves as “partners” in creating what’s best for the City. They work hand in hand with the developer to insure the City gets the best possible project for their citizens.”

MITCH GARDNER

G3 Urban

“The City Government has always been receptive to our business’s needs. The City offers incentives, an excellent quality-of-life for all its citizens and an attractive talent pool of people from diverse backgrounds.”

CARLOS LIFOSJOE

Gardena Nissan

"Gardena is a clear leader in the South Bay. Since moving our business here, the City has maintained safe and clean neighborhoods for us to business in.”

STEVE ROGERS

Southwest Offset Printing

“Gardena is a vibrant place to do business and is a great place to live and call home. It is a great city with a solid pro-business government and a great well tenured City council.”

ZORAIDA HERNANDEZ

MOP Consulting

“The City of Gardena is an outstanding place for a business to grow. The business-friendly environment, experience amongst the Economic Development team and key location are excellent reasons why businesses continue to thrive here.”