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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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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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 in California, United States, with about 87,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Pico Rivera, about 6 km away.
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What is there to see near Whittier?
Within an hour or so of Whittier: Knott's Berry Farm (15 km), Disneyland Park (21 km), Philippe the Original (21 km), Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet (21 km).
Are there any good drives near Whittier?
The nearest famous roads are Mulholland Drive and Route 66 - Santa Monica End.
Where is Whittier?
Whittier is in California, United States, about 6 km from Pico Rivera.
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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
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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