West Whittier
in Los Angeles County of California, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.989 and -118.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 59' 19" and W -118° 3' 25"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:15 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:55 am and 7:41 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-21.350 and 55.790 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Les Sables Blancs
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-07 07:59:51

Delve into West Whittier

West Whittier in Los Angeles County (California) is a city located in United States about 2,286 mi (or 3,678 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in West Whittier is now 11:15 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Los Angeles with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to West Whittier, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 10 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Ana, Riverside and San Bernardino. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 35%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

VAGABOND INN WHITTIER

Address
2,9 mi
14125 EAST WHITTIER BOULEVARD
90605 Whittier
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles - Rosemead

Address
3,6 mi
888 Montebello Blvd.
91770 Rosemead
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DoubleTree by Hilton Whittier Los Angeles

Address
1,5 mi
7320 Greenleaf Ave
90602 Whittier
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SCOTTISH INNS WHITTIER

Address
0,3 mi
11435 WHITTIER BOULEVARD
90601 Whittier
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles Rosemead

Address
3,6 mi
705 San Gabriel Boulevard
91770 Rosemead
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


RAMADA SOUTH EL MONTE

Address
3,7 mi
1089 SANTA ANITA I-605
91733 South El Monte
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Friendly Hills Inn

Address
3,2 mi
14329 Whittier Boulevard
90605 Whittier
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Best Whittier Inn

Address
3,1 mi
14226 Whittier Blvd.
90605 Whittier
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Travelodge Whittier

Address
0,4 mi
11530 Whittier Blvd
90601 Whittier
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn & Suites Montebello - Los Angeles

Address
4,0 mi
7709 Telegraph Rd
90640 Montebello
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Published: September 13, 2013
Length: 00:54 min
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Is Whittier Museum Haunted?

Published: October 28, 2010
Length: 08:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: July 10, 2008
Length: 44:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

West Whittier-Los Nietos, California

West Whittier-Los Nietos is a census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, near the San Gabriel River and the San Gabriel River Freeway (605 Fwy.). The population was 25,540 at the 2010 census, up from 25,129 at the 2000 census. The census area consists of separate unincorporated communities of Los Nietos (Spanish for "the grandchildren") and West Whittier.

Located at 33.9761, -118.069 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Census-designated places in Los Angeles County, California, Populated places in California with Hispanic majority populations

Rose Hills Memorial Park

Rose Hills Memorial Park is the largest cemetery in the United States and is located in Whittier, California. It is owned and operated by Service Corporation International.

Located at 34.0053, -118.056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Geography of Los Angeles County, California, Cemeteries in California, Buildings and structures in Los Angeles County, California, Visitor attractions in Los Angeles County, California

Pio Pico State Historic Park

Pío Pico State Historic Park is the site of El Ranchito, also known as the Pío Pico Adobe or Pío Pico Mansion, the final home of Pío Pico, the last Governor of Alta California under Mexican rule and a pivotal figure in early California history. Located in Whittier, California, at 6003 Pioneer Blvd. near Whittier Blvd. and Interstate 605, it is California Historical Landmark No. 127, listed as "Casa de Governor Pío Pico". Just west of the park is the San Gabriel River.

Located at 33.9936, -118.071 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
California adobes, California State Historic Parks, Museums in Los Angeles County, California, Historic house museums in California, Parks in Los Angeles County, California, Mexican California, Californios, History of Los Angeles County, California, History of Los Angeles, California, Houses in Los Angeles County, California, California Historical Landmarks, Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in California, National Register of Historic Places listings in Los Angeles County, California, Whittier, California, San Gabriel Valley, Protected areas established in 1927

Whittier High School

Whittier High School (WHS) is a high school located in Whittier, California. It belongs to the Whittier Union High School District. It is the alma mater of President Richard Nixon (class of 1930) and John Lasseter (class of 1975), founder of Pixar Animation Studios.

Located at 33.9805, -118.044 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Whittier, California, High schools in Los Angeles County, California, Educational institutions established in 1900, Public high schools in California

Katherine Edwards Middle School

Katherine Edwards Middle School is a middle school in Whittier, California. Edwards Middle School is located in the southwest unincorporated area of Whittier at 6812 S. Norwalk Blvd and is one of two middle schools in the Whittier City School District. The school has an enrollment of 1100 students and conducts grades 6-8.

Located at 33.9833, -118.069 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public middle schools in California

Golden West Airlines Flight 261

Golden West Airlines, Flight 261, a De Havilland Twin Otter DHC-6, collided with a Cessna 150 (N11421), owned by CessnAir Aviation, Inc. , near Whittier, California. The accident occurred on January 9, 1975 at approximately 4:07 p.m. PST, while the Sun was just 9 degrees above the western horizon, directly into the eyes of the pilots of GW flight 261. Both aircraft were destroyed by the collision and subsequent ground impact.

Located at 33.9833, -118.067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1975 in the United States, Aviation accidents and incidents in 1975, Disasters in California, Mid-air collisions, Airliner accidents and incidents involving mid-air collisions, Airliner accidents and incidents in California, Golden West Airlines accidents and incidents, History of Los Angeles County, California

Rancho Paso de Bartolo

Rancho Paso de Bartolo also called Rancho Paso de Bartolo Viejo was a 10,075-acre Mexican land grant in present day Los Angeles County, California given in 1835 by Governor Jose Figueroa to Juan Crispin Perez. The name refers to a San Gabriel River ford called Paso de Bartolo Viejo (Old Bartolo's Crossing). The rancho includes present day Montebello, Whittier, and Pico Rivera.

Located at 33.99, -118.07 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
California ranchos, Ranchos of Los Angeles County, California, San Gabriel Valley

Fred C. Nelles Youth Correctional Facility

Until 2004, the Fred C. Nelles Youth Correctional Facility was in essence a prison for youth located on Whittier Boulevard, in Whittier, California. Operated by the California Youth Authority, now part of California Department of Corrections, it once quartered young people, who had gotten in trouble with the law, until it was closed by the state of CA in June, 2004.

Located at 33.976, -118.051 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Los Angeles County, California, Prisons in California, California Historical Landmarks