Places to stay in Whittier, California
Whittier is a city in Los Angeles County, California about 12 miles southeast of Los Angeles. 5 square miles. Like nearby Montebello, the city is considered to constitute part of the Gateway Cities and is part of the southeast area of Los Angeles County. Whittier was incorporated in February 1898, although it was first settled in 1887, and became a Charter city in 1955. It has increased from 77,807 in 1990 to 83,680 in 2000 and is projected to grow to over 90,000 in 2010. The city is named for the poet, John Greenleaf Whittier and is home to the historic Whittier College. Local restaurants include Seta Dine: Lounge, The Chicken Koop, Gourmet India Food Co, and Steak Corral Restaurants.
If you are travelling in the area, Whittier is located close to Westside Park, Saint Justin Martyr School, Saint Athanasius School, Bandini Elementary School and William Peak Park.
The center of Whittier ( which is at is longitude -118°2'6 and latitude 33°58'45.48 ) is located 4 miles away from Santa Fe Springs, 4 miles away from Pico Rivera, 4 miles away from Hacienda Heights and 5 miles away from Montebello.
Available Whittier lodging
We currently have 9 accommodations in and around Whittier.
Whittier Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay
Doubletree By Hilton
Days Inn
Passport Inn
Travelodge
Lambert Inn
Vagabond Inn - Whittier
Good Nite Inn
Whittier Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches
Things to see and do, places to eat in Whittier

Seta Dine: Lounge ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 13033 Philadelphia Street. Setá, a contemporary dining establishment, complete with steakhouse favorites� showcasing critically acclaimed Executive Chef Hugo Molina's Modern American� Cuisine with Spanish and Asian influences, is located in the heart of historic uptown Whittier. Chef Molina hand selects and prepares all of the steaks over mesquite wood. At Setá we believe in using sustainable farming and organically grown produce resources.
www.dineseta.com
The Chicken Koop ( Dining / Subs / Sandwiches ). Located at 12824 Hadley Street. All of your chicken needs under one roof. Specialty of the house is our oven roasted chicken paired with our homemade dipping sauces. Available in Whittier, South El Monte, Alhambra, Montebello and coming soon to Downey.
www.thechickenkoop.com
Renamed properties
- Travelodge at 11530 Whittier Boulevard may have been previously known as GuestHouse Inn
- Passport Inn at 11435 Whittier Boulevard may have been previously known as Scottish Inns Whittier
- Doubletree By Hilton at 7320 Greenleaf Avenue may have been previously known as Radisson Hotel