This is a post about my hometown of Whittier California. It's a great little town with so many wonderful places to eat and shop. It's a beautiful town, the kind of town where you can escape the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and Orange County.
It's a town that I love.
From the City of Whittier
Whittier is known for its friendly neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, good schools, and as a great place to raise a family. Whether you are a resident or visitor, Whittier has a variety of "hidden gems" that are worth exploring. Activities in the arts are plentiful and if you enjoy nature, Whittier is a great place to visit for the “outdoorsy” person. Additionally, there are several local "points of interest" which can be found on local, state and national Registers of Historic Resources.Uptown Whittier, our charming historic shopping district, is the "heart of Whittier" and features an eclectic array of boutiques, a variety of dining opportunities that range from casual barbecue to fine dining and a historic restored multi-screen movie theatre. Uptown, nestled against the Whittier hills, also serves as a scenic backdrop for special events such as antique fairs, vintage car shows and the annual Christmas Parade. Visit the Whittier Uptown website for more information and to see the schedule of special events.
The City's 19 parks, including the award-winning Greenway Trail, offer more than 400 acres of playgrounds and recreation opportunities. Over 1,700 acres in the Whittier hills are preserved and offer biking and hiking trails with breathtaking views of downtown Los Angeles, Catalina Island, the Pacific Ocean and even the world famous Hollywood Sign.
Points of Interest
Historic Residential DistrictWhittier has four Historic Residential Districts. The Hadley/Greenleaf District is bounded by Greenleaf Avenue to the west, Broadway Street to the north, Hadley Street to the south and Painter Avenue to the east. The Central Park District surrounds Central Park (Washington and Friends Avenues run N/S and Hadley and Bailey Streets run E/W) but extends at points to Painter Avenue and below Bailey Street on both Washington Avenue and Friends Avenue. The third is the College Hills District with homes along Worsham Drive, Hillside Lane, Philadelphia Street, Ridge Road and ending on the eastern side of Bailey Street. The fourth, and most recent, is the Earlham Historic District. The District includes portions of the original tract and represent an early Whittier College neighborhood with many existing architectural examples of early 20th century homes, structures and objects from 1903-1940 that still reflect their era of development through their physical placement, architectural design, material cladding and method of construction. Many of the homes were also associated with Whittier College administrators and faculty.
Bailey House
Formerly known as "The Old Ranch House," the Jonathan Bailey House is still located at its original site at 13421 Camilla Street. The Bailey House was built by Jacob Gerkens around 1868-1869 and is the oldest building in the City. The property was the home of Whittier's first settlers, Jonathan and Rebecca Bailey, between 1887 and 1894. The first "Friends" meetings were held on the front porch of the house. The house was deeded to the City of Whittier in 1975 and is operated under the auspices of the Whittier Historical Society. The Bailey House is on the Local Official Register of Historic Resources. Guided tours are available by calling (562) 945-3871 for more information.
El Camino Real
The origin of El Camino Real, "The Road of the King," dates back to the founding of the Missions in California by the Padres. Northward from San Diego, the road passes through many intervening towns of the present day to San Luis Rey, San Juan Capistrano, Tustin, Orange, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Fullerton, La Habra, Whittier and Pio Pico Mansion to Los Angeles Plaza; then connecting with Sunset Boulevard and the Cahuenga Pass to Ventura, Santa Barbara to San Francisco. An original "El Camino Real" marker dating from the 1930's can be seen at Whittier's Civic Center (across from the Bailey School House Bell).
Following the Mexican War, Pio de Jesus Pico, the last Governor of Mexican California, acquired the 9,000 acre Rancho Paso de Bartolo. Pico built an adobe home that was destroyed by the floods of 1883-1884. His second adobe casa, now known as Pio Pico Mansion, represents a compromise between Mexican and American cultures. While living here the ex-Governor was active in the development of an American California. Located at 6003 Pioneer Boulevard, at Whittier Boulevard, State Historical Landmark 127, Pio Pico State Historic Park re-opened on September 20, 2003 after an extensive renovation of the grounds and structures on the site. For information on days and hours of operation please call (562) 695-1217 or visit the Pio Pico website.
Places To Eat
Places To Shop
Lovell's Records
6719 Greenleaf Ave. Whittier, CA 90601
Undercity Comics
We're the place to go in Uptown Whittier for all of your comic book, graphic novels and nerd culture needs!
12920 Philadelphia St. Whittier CA 90601
Bricks & Minifigs® buys, sells, and trades all things LEGO®. You will not find a larger selection of LEGO® Minifigures® and bricks in all of WHITTIER! We have everything in our 2,500 square foot store in Whittier – from rare and retired sets and pieces to overflowing bins of bricks you can sort through and buy in bulk! We also have a large selection of LEGO® accessories, collections, and even displays of unique builds and creations. We have an ever-growing inventory of Minifigures®, as well as a wide variety of both standard and unique bricks in a multitude of colors.
The Quad at Whittier
The Quad at Whittier is a dominant regional retail center located in Whittier, California. This prime commercial property serves over 450,000 people within a five-mile radius. The necessity and fashion-based retail center is a local landmark that forms a bustling town square at the busy intersection of Whittier Boulevard and Painter Avenue.
Over the years we have worked diligently to become California's largest and best antique store. We have quality dealers that provide an eclectic mix of authentic antiques, vintage, collectibles, and more. That along with a great sales staff, will make your shopping experience an enjoyable one.
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