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Whittier

California, United States · North America

About Whittier

Whittier works well as a base: 10 minutes from Pico Rivera, 15km from Knott's Berry Farm.

Whittier is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 87,438, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Whittier 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 Whittier to your route.

About Whittier

National Bank of Whittier Building is a historic commercial building in uptown Whittier, California. Built in 1923 by John and David Parkinson in the Beaux Arts Neoclassical architecture style, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The current building is the best remaining

Read more example of the Beaux Arts style in the City. The building is of national significance as it was the site of Richard M. Nixon's first law office. Whittier was Nixon's boyhood home from the age of nine. In 1938, he served as the Deputy City Attorney to the City of Whittier. A replica of President Nixon's office has been re-created and is available to tour at the Whittier Historical Museum. The bank located in this building was operated by the Perry family of bankers. Herman Perry served on the school board and was a member of the Committee of 100 that bankrolled Nixon's first run for Congress. His son Hubert overlapped with Nixon at Whittier High School and became a noted Whittier philanthropist. The building now bears the name Nixon Plaza in honor of its most famous tenant.

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Where is Whittier located?

Whittier is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 33.9792 latitude, -118.0328 longitude.

What is the population of Whittier?

Whittier has a population of approximately 87,438 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
87,438
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.9792, -118.0328

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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 Whittier

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Knott's Berry Farm

America's first theme park in Buena Park, California, known for its Old West Ghost Town and thrilling coasters.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Disneyland Park

Walt Disney's original theme park opened in 1955, the happiest place on earth in Anaheim, California.

21 km · about 25 min 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.

21 km · about 25 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.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Disney California Adventure Park

Anaheim Disney park celebrating California's culture, history, and natural beauty with Pixar and Marvel lands.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Cars Land (Disney California Adventure)

Disney's immersive recreation of Radiator Springs from Pixar's Cars films with the thrilling Radiator Springs Racers ride.

22 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

Drag racing's shrine at the Pomona Fairplex, steps from the historic strip where the NHRA season starts and ends, packed with top fuel dragsters, hot rods and land-speed cars.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Whittier

  • 41 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
  • 43 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.

Nearby Destinations

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South Whittier

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West Whittier-Los Nietos

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Pico Rivera

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6 km awayPop. 64,218

Santa Fe Springs

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6 km awayPop. 18,026

Hacienda Heights

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La Mirada

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East La Mirada

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7 km awayPop. 9,757

Avocado Heights

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7 km awayPop. 15,411

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