About Carson, California

Carson is primarily a manufacturing community that has an estimated population of 91,394 as of 2019. About half of its land mass is taken up by factories, refineries, and other industrial structures.

Carson is famous for hosting the very first air show ever held in the United States. It took place in 1910; just seven years after the Wright Brothers made their first flight near Kitty Hawk, and was known as the “Great Air Meet.” The site where this show took place has since been declared a California historical landmark. The City is also the location of the Home Depot Center, a sports complex which includes a soccer stadium used by the Los Angeles Galaxy, a track and field facility, and a tennis stadium. The Center also serves as a training facility by the U.S. national soccer team. Professional sports teams which play in Carson include the Los Angeles Galaxy and C.D. Chivas USA (MLS Soccer), the Carson Buzz (ABA Basketball), and the Los Angeles Riptide (MLL Lacrosse).

Like other cities and towns in Southern California, Carson is known for its pleasant weather and easy access to coastal areas – where the beautiful sandy beaches are. That famous coastline is only about six miles away from the city. Carson is also known for its views of the distant Rancho Palos Verdes, and for having more than 120 acres of green space dedicated to outdoor recreation.