South Bay, Los Angeles
About Gardena, California
A quiet, central South Bay community — perfectly positioned for work, medical care, and exploring Los Angeles.
Why Gardena?
The Heart of the South Bay
Gardena is a diverse, established city in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. Bordered by Torrance, Hawthorne, Inglewood, and Carson, Gardena sits at the geographic center of the South Bay — making it one of the most convenient locations for temporary housing in the greater Los Angeles area.
For travel nurses, insurance-displaced families, corporate relocatees, and medical patients, Gardena offers an unbeatable combination: quiet residential streets, easy freeway access, proximity to major medical centers, and a fraction of the cost of coastal South Bay cities.
Whether you're on a 13-week nursing contract, waiting for your home to be repaired after a covered loss, or relocating your team for a project, Gardena puts you close to everything you need — without the premium price tag of Torrance or Redondo Beach.
Medical Centers
Close to Major Hospitals
Ideal for travel nurses, medical patients, and caregivers needing housing near South Bay and Los Angeles medical centers.
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
~2 miles
Major public teaching hospital, Level I Trauma Center
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
~6 miles
Full-service community hospital, South Bay's largest
Providence Little Company of Mary
~5 miles
Torrance & San Pedro campuses, comprehensive care
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
~15 miles
World-renowned medical center, Los Angeles
Getting Around
Freeway Access
I-405 (San Diego Freeway)
Direct access — connects to LAX, Long Beach, Santa Monica
I-110 (Harbor Freeway)
North to downtown LA, south to San Pedro & Port of LA
SR-91 (Artesia Freeway)
East-west connector across South Bay
I-105 (Century Freeway)
~5 miles north — direct route to LAX
Nearby Cities
South Bay Neighbors
LAX Airport is just ~8 miles away — a 15–20 minute drive under normal traffic. Perfect for frequent flyers and corporate travelers.
Explore the Area
Local Attractions
From world-class beaches to shopping and dining, the South Bay has plenty to offer during your stay.
Del Amo Fashion Center
~5 miles — one of the largest malls in the US
South Bay Beaches
~20–25 min — Redondo, Hermosa, Manhattan Beach
Downtown Torrance
~5 miles — dining, shopping, Old Town charm
Los Angeles International Airport
~7 miles — 15–20 min drive
Gardena Marketplace
Nearby — grocery, dining, everyday essentials
SpaceX / Hawthorne
~5 miles — major employer in the area
Gardena, California 90247
South Bay, Los Angeles County
Exact address provided upon booking confirmation. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in central Gardena, minutes from the 405 and 110 freeways.
To Harbor-UCLA
~2 miles
To LAX
~7 miles
To Beach
~20 min
Ready to Stay in Gardena?
Check availability or contact us to learn more about our furnished rental in the heart of the South Bay.