Guidebook for Whittier
Everything Else
Whittier College has year-round activities. If your team is on town for a competition, then you've found the perfect place to stay. Or if you have family competing or performing, you will be just minutes away.
12 locals recommend
Whittier College
Philadelphia StreetWhittier College has year-round activities. If your team is on town for a competition, then you've found the perfect place to stay. Or if you have family competing or performing, you will be just minutes away.
Parks & Nature
The Whittier hills beckon you to enjoy our natural surroundings. A wonderful safe place to start your day with a run or a hike.
13 locals recommend
Hellman Park Trail
Hellman Park TrailThe Whittier hills beckon you to enjoy our natural surroundings. A wonderful safe place to start your day with a run or a hike.
Santa Monica has it all. First stop - the Santa Monica Pier. Enjoy the rides in the amusement park on the pier called Pacific Park. And take a picture under the sign at the official end of Route 66. Enjoy entertainment from street performers and enjoy watching the sunset from the bleachers at the end of the pier as the sun sinks into the Pacific at the end of the day.
After sunset, walk up Colorado 3 blocks to the shopping mall and the Third Street Promenade where you will find stores, restaurants, a movie theater and night life. And you can always find parking in the parking structures all along 2nd and 4th streets. The first 90 minutes are free!
513 locals recommend
Santa Monica
Santa Monica has it all. First stop - the Santa Monica Pier. Enjoy the rides in the amusement park on the pier called Pacific Park. And take a picture under the sign at the official end of Route 66. Enjoy entertainment from street performers and enjoy watching the sunset from the bleachers at the end of the pier as the sun sinks into the Pacific at the end of the day.
After sunset, walk up Colorado 3 blocks to the shopping mall and the Third Street Promenade where you will find stores, restaurants, a movie theater and night life. And you can always find parking in the parking structures all along 2nd and 4th streets. The first 90 minutes are free!
Venice Beach is just a mile and a half South of Santa Monica. Park in Santa Monica, rent a bike and ride down the boardwalk to Venice beach, just like in the movies. Venice is the heartbeat of LA, where life abounds. You'll see famous skaters, basketball games, paddle tennis, the gleaming bodies of fitness enthusiasts working out in the outdoor gym at Muscle Beach. You might even see film crews and movie stars. Pristine white-sand beaches, swimming and surfing. Plenty of restaurants. And street vendors to purchase unique souvenirs from. On Sunday, you can join the drum circle on the beach as the locals say goodnight to the sun.
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkVenice Beach is just a mile and a half South of Santa Monica. Park in Santa Monica, rent a bike and ride down the boardwalk to Venice beach, just like in the movies. Venice is the heartbeat of LA, where life abounds. You'll see famous skaters, basketball games, paddle tennis, the gleaming bodies of fitness enthusiasts working out in the outdoor gym at Muscle Beach. You might even see film crews and movie stars. Pristine white-sand beaches, swimming and surfing. Plenty of restaurants. And street vendors to purchase unique souvenirs from. On Sunday, you can join the drum circle on the beach as the locals say goodnight to the sun.
Entertainment & Activities
First run movies at 1/3rd the regular price. Our local theater is clean and modern and is walking distance from the house.
24 locals recommend
Starlight Whittier Village Cinemas
7038 Greenleaf AveFirst run movies at 1/3rd the regular price. Our local theater is clean and modern and is walking distance from the house.
A visit to Los Angeles isn't complete until you've been to Universal Studios Hollywood. Especially with the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter which is not to be missed.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaA visit to Los Angeles isn't complete until you've been to Universal Studios Hollywood. Especially with the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter which is not to be missed.
The original Disneyland. Come and meet the Fab Five: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto. It really is the happiest place on earth. And now you can also explore the second park directly across from Disneyland called California Adventure. For nightlife, you can stroll through the streets of Downtown Disney (free to enter) and have a bite to eat at a myriad of restaurants, just outside the theme parks.
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrThe original Disneyland. Come and meet the Fab Five: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto. It really is the happiest place on earth. And now you can also explore the second park directly across from Disneyland called California Adventure. For nightlife, you can stroll through the streets of Downtown Disney (free to enter) and have a bite to eat at a myriad of restaurants, just outside the theme parks.
If you're attending an event at the Anaheim Convention Center, then you have come to the right place. It is just 30 minutes down the road.
177 locals recommend
Anaheim Convention Center - Hall D
800 W Katella AveIf you're attending an event at the Anaheim Convention Center, then you have come to the right place. It is just 30 minutes down the road.
Essentials
Trader Joe's has a wonderful selection of organic fresh produce, grass-fed beef, free-range chicken as well as gluten free and dairy free offerings, and they are affordable too!
16 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
15025 Whittier BlvdTrader Joe's has a wonderful selection of organic fresh produce, grass-fed beef, free-range chicken as well as gluten free and dairy free offerings, and they are affordable too!
Sprouts has special discounts on Tuesdays where they accept double coupons. Also check out their meat specials. They also have a huge selection of grains such as quinoa and chia seeds in bulk.
15 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
15801 Whittier BlvdSprouts has special discounts on Tuesdays where they accept double coupons. Also check out their meat specials. They also have a huge selection of grains such as quinoa and chia seeds in bulk.