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Whittier is located in Los Angeles County, about 12 miles southeast of the City of Los Angeles. A five Member City Council under the Council-Manager form of government directs the City.

Over 1,700 acres in the Whittier hills are preserved and offer biking and hiking trails with breathtaking views of downtown Los Angeles, Catalina Island, the Pacific Ocean and even the world famous …

The Whittier Peace Memorial was dedicated by the citizens of the Whittier area to the men who gave their lives in World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The names of 157 men who were killed, …

The goal of this section is to provide answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about City-provided services. The Directory lists department phone numbers and is organized by topic, …

As Whittier’s population steadily grew to 14,822 by 1930, so did the diversity of goods and services provided within the City along with the rise of substantial new public and private buildings like the …

Jul 7, 2015 · The City of Whittier currently has over 100 locally designated historic landmarks and four historic districts. Some of these resources are also listed on the California Register of Historic …

Learn about the City Council, departments, and services of Whittier, California.

The City of Whittier is centrally located to all of Southern California and is only 12 miles southeast of Los Angeles. Easily accessible through the 605 Freeway, between the 60 and the 5 Freeways, Whittier …

The City of Whittier hosted a virtual workshop on June 18, 2025 to provide residents with information about California’s updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map and what it means for Whittier.