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Alhambra

California, United States · North America

About Alhambra

Alhambra works well as a base: 5 minutes from Monterey Park, 18km from Hollywood Sign.

Alhambra is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 85,551, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Alhambra sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alhambra to your route.

About Alhambra

Alhambra High School (AHS) is a public high school in Alhambra, California established in 1898. It is a part of the Alhambra Unified School District. The school is located on Second Street, across the street from City Hall and the Police Department, bounded by Second Street, Commonwealth Avenue, Fifth Street, and Main

Read more Street. The campus is divided into three parts, by Third and Fourth Streets. Alhambra High School has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges—for the first time in 1965 and most recently in 2024, for a fixed term after each evaluation.

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Alhambra offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Alhambra located?

Alhambra is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.0953 latitude, -118.1270 longitude.

What is the population of Alhambra?

Alhambra has a population of approximately 85,551 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
85,551
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.0953, -118.1270

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Alhambra

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

restaurant

Philippe the Original

Serving French dip sandwiches since 1908 on sawdust-covered floors with communal tables and long wooden counters. One of Los Angeles's oldest restaurants and a claimant to inventing the French dip.

11 km · about 20 min drive

restaurant

Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet

Open since 1908 in the old Pacific Electric building, with a penny-tile floor, original mahogany bar and a rival claim to the French dip. A hidden speakeasy bar sits behind an unmarked door.

13 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

The Original Pantry Cafe

A downtown Los Angeles counter-and-booth diner that has served 24 hours a day since 1924 and famously has no lock on the front door. Cash-only, enormous portions, sourdough on every table.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Hollywood Sign

Iconic 14-metre-tall white lettering on Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains, the universal symbol of the entertainment industry.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Universal Studios Hollywood

The original Universal theme park and working film studio offering studio tours and movie-based attractions.

21 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Petersen Automotive Museum

LA's premier car museum with a striking stainless-steel facade, showcasing the artistry and cultural impact of the automobile.

22 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Newcomb's Ranch

A historic mountain lodge on the Angeles Crest Highway that has served as a meeting point for motorcyclists and drivers tackling LA's best mountain road since 1939.

23 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Tail o' the Pup

A 17-foot hot dog stand shaped like a hot dog in a bun, built in 1946, dismantled in 2005 and painstakingly restored to a new West Hollywood site in 2022. A landmark of Californian programmatic architecture.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Alhambra

  • 29 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
  • 36 kmRoute 66 - Santa Monica EndThe 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.

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