San Gabriel Valley Facts for Kids

The San Gabriel Valley is a large valley in Southern California. It is located just east of the big city of Los Angeles. The valley gets its name from the San Gabriel River, which flows through the area. Pasadena is the biggest city in the San Gabriel Valley.

The valley is surrounded by different hills and mountains:

To the north, you'll find the San Gabriel Mountains.
To the west are the San Rafael Hills.
The Puente Hills are to the south. Beyond them is the coastal area of Orange County.
To the east, you'll see the Chino Hills and San Jose Hills. Past these hills are the Pomona Valley and the Inland Empire.

Cities and Towns in the Valley

The Los Angeles River is on the left. The San Gabriel River is on the right. Both are highlighted in red.

The San Gabriel Valley is part of Los Angeles County. Many cities and smaller communities are located here. Some of these places are officially cities, while others are unincorporated neighborhoods.

Here is a list of the cities and communities in the San Gabriel Valley:

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Whittier, California, in the late 1800s.
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel around 1900. The path in front was part of the original El Camino Real.
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Cañada Flintridge.
The Foothill Freeway (I-210) seen from the Metro Gold Line Sierra Madre Villa Station.
The Gold Line Memorial Park Station.
Pasadena City Hall.
The Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights. It is the second largest Buddhist temple in the Western hemisphere.

San Gabriel Valley facts for kids

Cities and Towns in the Valley

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