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Knott's Berry Farm
America's first theme park in Buena Park, California, known for its Old West Ghost Town and thrilling coasters.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Downey
California, United States · North America
About Downey
Downey works well as a base: 10 minutes from Santa Fe Springs, 16km from Knott's Berry Farm.
Downey is in California, United States, with about 110,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Santa Fe Springs, about 4 km away.
Downey is a city in southeastern Los Angeles County, California, United States, 13 mi (21 km) southeast of Downtown Los Angeles. It is considered part of the Gateway Cities. The city is the birthplace of the Apollo space program and Taco Bell. It is also the home of the oldest operating McDonald's restaurant in theRead more
world. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 114,355.
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What is there to see near Downey?
Within an hour or so of Downey: Knott's Berry Farm (16 km), Philippe the Original (16 km), Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet (16 km), The Original Pantry Cafe (17 km).
Are there any good drives near Downey?
The nearest famous roads are Mulholland Drive and Route 66 - Santa Monica End.
Where is Downey?
Downey is in California, United States, about 4 km from Santa Fe Springs.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 114,219
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.9400, -118.1326
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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 Downey
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.
16 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.
16 km · about 30 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.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach aquarium showcasing the diverse marine life of the Pacific Ocean from Southern California to the tropics.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Disneyland Park
Walt Disney's original theme park opened in 1955, the happiest place on earth in Anaheim, California.
24 km · about 30 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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Disney California Adventure Park
Anaheim Disney park celebrating California's culture, history, and natural beauty with Pixar and Marvel lands.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Downey
- 35 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
- 35 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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