Whittier, Charter city in Los Angeles County, United States
Whittier spans 14.7 square miles in the San Gabriel Valley region, containing residential neighborhoods, educational institutions, parks, and commercial districts across gentle hills.
The settlement originated in 1898 as a Quaker colony, named after poet John Greenleaf Whittier, and transformed from agricultural land into an incorporated city.
The city maintains strong Mexican-American influences, with 65.8 percent of residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino, contributing to local festivals and community traditions.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works office on Imperial Highway provides building inspections, disaster services, and flood control from Monday through Friday.
The Whittier Narrows earthquake of October 1987 caused substantial modifications to the architectural landscape of the central business district.
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: May 26, 2025 19:16
Hsi Lai Temple
5.3 km
Oldest McDonald's restaurant
8.9 km
Johnie's Broiler
11.5 km
Turnbull Canyon
3.2 km
Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument
12.1 km
Columbia Memorial Space Center
11.3 km
Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum
8.2 km
Golf N' Stuff
8.7 km
Ralph B. Clark Regional Park
9.1 km
Jonathan Bailey House
2.2 km
Muckenthaler House
12.5 km
Hoover Hotel
1.8 km
John A. Rowland House
8 km
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Downey
11 km
Pio Pico State Historic Park
5.3 km
Casa de Parley Johnson
10 km
Orin Jordan House
1.3 km
Hillcrest Park
13.3 km
El Campo Santo Cemetery
8.2 km
National Bank of Whittier Building
1.8 km
Dreger Clock
11.5 km
Brea City Hall and Park
12.7 km
Clarke Estate
5.8 km
Standard Oil Building
1.6 km
Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center
6.9 km
Adventure Park
2.8 km
Skyrose Chapel
5.1 km
Aquatic Pavilion
7.6 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes