Located less than ten miles from downtown Los Angeles to the East, Alhambra is considered the “Gateway to San Gabriel Valley.” It is bordered by Monterey Park on the south, San Gabriel on the east, and South Pasadena and San Marino on the north.

This convenient location makes Alhambra an exciting place to call home. Residents enjoy easy access to all the amenities of a big city while reaping the benefits of a residential and economically prosperous community.

The town of Alhambra was named in the late 1800's. One of the town's prominent residents bought a large piece of land. His ten year old daughter convinced him to name it Alhambra after a book she had recently read. That book was “The Alhambra” about the famous Moorish palace in Granada, Spain written by Washington Irving.

The moderate climate, mostly sunny days, and favorable location allow homeowners to take advantage of nearby attractions. In town are a municipal golf course, two city-run pools, and many classes. Alhambra also features a lively downtown area. The streets here are brimming with unique shops and a variety of dining opportunities. Weekends provide residents with live music and other street entertainment.

The favorable locale of Alhambra also provides easy access to a vast array of recreational and cultural activities. Less than ten miles away lies downtown Los Angeles, full of opportunities for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Rodeo Drive, Universal Studios, Dodger Stadium are nearby, just to name a few.

Alhambra residents enjoy the close proximity to sunny beaches along the Pacific Ocean. They are also within an hour and a half of snowy ski resorts or the desert, making for fantastic day or weekend trips. The diversity of recreational opportunities is reflected in the diversity of the town's population.

Residents looking to take advantage of beautiful weather and scenery can do so at one of Alhambra's four charming parks. Often used in movies and television, Alhambra, Granada, and Story parks each boast their own swimming pool and recreational building. The city operates spanning recreation programs for adults and children based in these parks as well as school playgrounds.

Alhambra has a reputation for fine schools. The full-service city has four high schools and 13 elementary schools. They offer quality education to Alhambra children. They are also renown for expansive and high caliber adult continuing education programs.

The city of Alhambra is a family-oriented community with a solid diverse population. It is known for it's good schools, youth sports, and an array of services and programs for seniors.