La Puente is a picturesque southern California city located just 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The name of the city means 'the bridge' and originated from a bridge constructed across the San Jose Creek in 1769. The bridge appears on the city seal. Primarily a residential community residents have easy access to Interstate 10 and the Pomona Freeway that makes commuting convenient.

Those looking to relocate to the area will find a variety of lovely neighborhoods with affordable housing opportunities. Developments with well maintained single family homes, beautifully designed condominium complexes, and neatly landscaped mobile home parks are among the options. Housing styles and sizes vary and you will find homes in existing communities and newly built houses as well. Neighborhoods offer green lawns and shaded patios along streets that encourage an after dinner stroll. A number of condominium complexes exist throughout the city offering units of varying sizes surrounded by lovely grounds and amenities. There are well-designed and welcoming mobile home parks as well that offer residents amenities such as pools and club houses.

The community is committed to maintaining well maintained neighborhoods. To this end they offer a deferred loan program and a grant program to residents. The deferred loan program provides a deferred, interest free loan of up to $37,390 and the grant program is a $7,000 award that does not have to be repaid. The monies must be used for housing improvements such as roofing, plumbing, painting, or correcting health and safety violations.

Educational services are overseen by the Hacienda La Puente School District. There are six elementary public schools, two public middle schools, and one public high school. A private high school is also available in La Puente.

La Puenta residents enjoy a Community Center, Youth Learning Activity Center, a Senior Center, and La Puente Park. The Recreation Services Department sponsors adult sports leagues such as an adult basketball teams for both men and women, a coed volleyball and coed softball. There is also youth little league, softball, and football teams.

The Community Center is proud of a program for local youth called Self-esteem Through Activities, Recreation, and Sports (STARS). Children participate in activities, arts and crafts projects, cultural arts, and story telling. There are also organized sports such as basketball, soccer, flag football, and field hockey. Participants also receive tutoring and homework assistance and health and wellness classes that include nutritional education and physical activities.

La Puente Park provides lighted athletic fields for baseball, softball, football, and soccer as well as handball and basketball courts. There are also picnic shelters and a snack bar. The park is the site of the annual Fourth of July celebration with arts and crafts, food booths, and fireworks. During the summer weekly concerts and movies are held in the park. Other festivities are hosted in the park such as the Veterans Day Ceremony, the Haunted Maze, and holiday parade and tree lighting.

The Senior Center is open weekdays and has meeting rooms, a dining hall, a computer room, a fitness area, classrooms, and a library/television room. Participants enjoy meals, educational classes, recreational activities, dances, and trips. The center hosts events, health fairs, and arts and craft boutiques.

Diners will find a vast array of choices whether they are going out for dinner, lunch, breakfast or a snack. There are steak houses, seafood restaurants, eateries representing a wide range of cuisines, delicatessens, cafes, bistros, burger joints, and fast food eateries. You can make a reservation for a fine dining experience, enjoy a delicious lunch at a quaint bistro or sidewalk cafe, relish a juicy hamburger for lunch, or take home wings or pizza to munch on your patio.

La Puente has big box stores, department stores, specialty shops, and a diverse group of grocery stores and markets. Residents enjoy a weekly Farmer's Market for fresh fruits and vegetables. The neighboring Puente Hills Mall is also a popular destination for a shopping trip. There are brand name department stores, specialty shops, boutiques, and eclectic food choices that include chain restaurants and fast food eateries.

Residents enjoy local activities and festivals as well as local athletic teams. They are also conveniently located to cinemas, theaters, concert arenas, famous attractions, and professional sports. There is an endless list of things to do in La Puente.

La Puente offers residents warm and friendly neighborhoods that provide a wonderful place to relax, entertain, or play. The local Parks and Recreation Department host local events and festivals, provides an abundant number of activities and educational classes to choose from, and maintains a beautiful park for locals to enjoy. Dining and shopping opportunities are plentiful and a wide variety of entertainment opportunities are nearby.