Artesia is part of Los Angeles County and one of the "Gateway Cities". It is surrounded by Cerritos and Norwalk.

Artesia was founded on May 3, 1875, after the Artesia school district was completed. The city was named for the many Artesian wells in the area, which made it fertile farming land. In the 1920's and 1930's, Artesia was one of the most important dairy districts. After World War II, the demand for residential area was high so the dairies moved east.

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Artesia has unique vendors to help make your wedding special. You can obtain a park permit by calling 562-860-3361 and have your rehearsal dinner in one of Artesia's parks. For your wedding day, find different types of wedding cakes at Hot Breads Bakery and Cafe that taste as good as they look.  If you have an allergy or are a vegan, they specialize in eggless cakes. 

The Norwalk Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder office is the closest location to Artesia to apply for a marriage license.

When visiting Artesia, take the time to enjoy one of the three parks and go to the Artesia Historical Museum. You can also ice skate at East West Palace, the rink co-owned by Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan.