Whittier Things to Do

A brief visit here can give you a great sense of California's early history. 45 years after the Mission San Gabriel was constructed, Native Americans from the mission built this water-powered mill, the first of its kind in Sout... more

Frequented by fiestas and open-air concerts, this is the heart of El Pueblo. Once the center of everyday life in Los Angeles, today some of the festivals held here include Dia de los Muertos in early November, Las Posadas leadi... more

Commissioned by Pio Pico, the last Mexican governor of California, this three-story building was constructed as a hotel by Ezra F. Kysor. Built in the style of an Italian palazzo, the building was once considered one of the fin... more

A brief visit here can give you a great sense of California's early history. 45 years after the Mission San Gabriel was constructed, Native Americans from the mission built this water-powered mill, the first of its kind in Sout... more

The Veterans Stadium having a seating capacity of 11,600 was opened in 1948 and is presently run and managed by the Long Beach City College. The stadium is famous for inter high school football matches drawing in large crowds f... more

Named after a former chief of police, Parker Center Building is the home of the Los Angeles Police Department. You might be familiar with the exterior of the building from countless television programs and movies. Visitors can... more

Little Tokyo is the Japanese version of Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles. Covering 67 acres of land and a mere four blocks, the area may not be as famed as its Chinese counterpart, yet it manages to retain a fair share of tour... more

This 44 acre heritage land is the oldest in Los Angeles, dating back to 1781. Prominent buildings include the city's first church, theater, firehouse, five museums and Avila Adobe—the oldest landmark in the city. Olvera Street,... more

The day is easily spent in this part of Downtown Los Angeles. A major tourist destination, Chinatown is dotted with restaurants, shops and landmarks, and dozens of entertainment options. Quaint architecture on this strip is com... more

This traditional structure was built in 1976 for the Jodo Shinshu Sect under the Buddhist Churches of America. It is associated with the Honpa Hongwangi-ha Hongwanji (Nishi Hongwanji) in Kyoto, Japan. A wide flight of stairs le... more