Covina, CA

united states

Covina lies 22 miles east of downtown LA in the San Gabriel Valley, easily reached via Interstate 10 exits at Barranca, Citrus, or Grand Avenue. The city sits at the mountain foothills with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Major routes include the 210 Freeway to the north and key north-south arterials like Azusa Avenue connecting to neighboring valley cities. This is where In-N-Out Burger first opened in 1948, creating California's drive-thru culture.