Whittier

Whittier is a charter city in Los Angeles County, spreading over gentle hills with residential areas, schools, parks, and commercial streets. The city sits in the San Gabriel Valley and combines suburban calm with good access to the surrounding region.

Quakers founded the settlement in 1898 and named it after a poet who shared their religious beliefs. Farmland gave way to urban development over the decades, and an earthquake in 1987 altered many buildings downtown.

The settlement carries the name of a 19th-century poet and shows a strong Latin American presence in daily life today. Neighborhood gatherings and celebrations reflect this connection, visible in storefronts and restaurants along the main streets.

The downtown area and residential neighborhoods are easy to explore on foot or by car, with parking available on most commercial streets. Public parks offer space for short breaks and walks during the day.

A network of underground shops, restaurants, and offices connects several buildings downtown. Visitors can use these passages to move between different spots without exposure to weather.

Location: Los Angeles County

Shares border with: City of Industry, Santa Fe Springs, Pico Rivera, La Habra Heights, La Habra

Website: http://cityofwhittier.org

GPS coordinates: 33.96556,-118.02444

Latest update: December 13, 2025 23:44