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Alhambra, California
Alhambra is a city of 81,022 people in Los Angeles County, California.
Why visit Alhambra
Townapedia lists 80 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 350 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, La Loma Bridge, Arroyo Seco Parkway and Batchelder House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; December lows average 45°F.
Weather in Alhambra
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Alhambra
Alhambra ( , , Spanish pronunciation: [aˈlambɾa] ; from "Alhambra") is a city located in the western San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, United States, approximately 8 miles (13 km) east from the downtown Los Angeles civic center. It was incorporated on July 11, 1903. As of the 2020 census, the population was 82,868. The city's ZIP Codes are 91801 and 91803 (plus 91802 for P.O. boxes).
From the Wikipedia article Alhambra, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
La Loma Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
California Institute of Technology
School · 3.9 mi
Private research university located in Pasadena, California, USA
California State University, Los Angeles
School · 2.1 mi
Public university in Los Angeles, California, United States
Fuller Theological Seminary
School · 4.5 mi
American Evangelical theological seminary
Raymond Theatre
Cinema and theater · 4.5 mi
Former movie theater and music venue in Pasadena, California, United States
University of the West
School · 4.0 mi
Buddhist private university in Rosemead, California
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks80
Arroyo Seco Parkway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Highway in California
Batchelder House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Bekins Storage Co. Roof Sign
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Neon sign in Pasadena, United States of America
Bonnie Court
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Bungalow court in Pasadena, California
Bryan Court
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in California, United States
Bullock's Pasadena
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Department store in California, United States of America
Cordelia A. Culbertson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Cottage Court
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Bungalow court located at 642–654 S. Marengo Ave. in Pasadena, California
Court at 744-756½ S. Marengo Ave.
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Bungalow court in Pasadena, United States of America
Don Carlos Court
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Bungalow court in Pasadena, United States of America
Dr. W. T. Bolton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Pasadena, California
Edmund Blinn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic house in California, United States
68 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Cascades Park
Park · 2.0 mi
Cascades Park measures approximately two acres. The area is a passive turf, where the beautiful landscape is commonly used as background...
700 Atlantic Boulevard, Monterey Park
Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
La Laguna de San Gabriel
Playground · 1.8 mi
Because La Laguna is one of the nation's first playgrounds to be dedicated as both a cultural landscape and a historic landmark, users...
Lacy Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Public park in Los Angeles County, California
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes350
Fosselman's
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.7 mi
1824 West Main Street, Alhambra
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Daikokuya
Restaurant · Ramen · 1.4 mi
111 North Atlantic Boulevard, Monterey Park
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Su 11:00-24:00
7 Leaves Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Vietnamese · 1.0 mi
151 North Garfield Avenue, Alhambra
Mo-Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa,Su 08:00-11:00
85°C Bakery Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Chinese · 0.8 mi
300 West Main Street, Alhambra
Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Aloha Food Factory
Restaurant · Hawaiian, Breakfast, Brunch · 1.3 mi
2990 West Valley Boulevard, Alhambra
Mo off; Tu-Th 09:00-15:30; Fr-Sa 08:30-20:00; Su 08:30-16:00
Antigua Bread
Cafe · Guatemalan · 1.5 mi
5597 Huntington Drive, Los Angeles
Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Ba Le Sandwich Shop
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 0.5 mi
1426 South Atlantic Boulevard, Alhambra
Mo,We-Sa 07:15-19:00; Tu 07:15-15:00; Su 07:15-18:00
Baccali Rotisserie 百家利燒雞餐廳
Restaurant · Asian · 0.7 mi
245 West Valley Boulevard, Alhambra
Su-Th 08:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-02:00
Baja Cali Fish & Tacos
Restaurant · Fish, Tacos · 0.7 mi
2001 West Valley Boulevard, Alhambra
Mo,Su 10:00-20:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-21:00
338 more on the map.
History
The San Gabriel Mission was founded nearby on September 8, 1771, as part of the Spanish conquest and occupation of Alta California. The land that would later become Alhambra was part of a 300,000-acre (120,000 ha) land grant given to Armane Gutter, a soldier from the Los Angeles Presidio. In 1820 Mexico won its independence from the Spanish crown and lands once ruled by them became part of the Mexican Republic. These lands then transferred into the hands of the United States following the defeat in the Mexican–American War. A wealthy developer, Benjamin Davis Wilson, purchased the land that would become Alhambra from his ward Victoria Reid.
Alhambra is promoted as a "city of homes", and many of its homes have historical significance. They include styles such as craftsman, bungalow, Spanish Mediterranean, Spanish colonial revival, Italian beaux-arts, and arts and crafts. Twenty-six single-family residential areas have been designated historic neighborhoods by the city, including the Bean Tract (formerly owned by early resident Jacob Bean), the Midwick Tract (site of the former Midwick Country Club), the Airport Tract (formerly the landing pad for Alhambra Airport), and the Emery Park area. There are also a large number of condominiums, rental apartments, and mixed-use residential/commercial buildings, especially in the downtown area.
From the History section of Alhambra, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Comfort Inn Monterey Park - Los Angeles
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
588 South Atlantic Boulevard, Monterey Park
Courtyard Los Angeles Monterey Park
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
555 North Atlantic Boulevard, Monterey Park
Lincoln Plaza Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
123 South Lincoln Avenue, Monterey Park
The Alhambra Hotel
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
2221 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra
Churches and places of worship55
Sacred Heart Retreat House - Saint Joseph Campus
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
507 North Granada Avenue, Alhambra
Saint Steven's Serbian Orthodox Cathedral
Church · Serbian Orthodox · 1.6 mi
1621 West Garvey Avenue, Alhambra
Seventh-day Adventist Chinese Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.8 mi
3000 Ramona Boulevard, Alhambra
Shopping40
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries90
San Gabriel Mission Elementary School
School · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
416 Mission Drive, San Gabriel
Healthcare23
Map of Alhambra
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 47°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 50°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 45°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for San Gabriel Fire Dept (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Los Angeles County has had 67 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-08-08: Canyon Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Eaton Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Hurst Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-07: Palisades Fire (Fire)
- 2024-12-10: Franklin Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- South Pasadena 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- San Gabriel 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Monterey Park 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Rosemead 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- San Marino 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- East Los Angeles 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- East San Gabriel 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Temple City 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Montebello 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Pasadena 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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