‘- Monterey Park is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, 10 miles (16 km) east of Downtown Los Angeles. The city’s motto is “Pride in the past, Faith in the future”. Monterey Park is part of a cluster of cities (Alhambra, Arcadia, Temple City, Rosemead, San Marino, and San Gabriel in the west San Gabriel Valley) with a growing Asian American population, making up 66.9% of its resident population at 2010; 47.7% of its residents are of Chinese descent, the largest concentration of Chinese Americans of any municipality in the United States. According to the 2010 Census, the city had a total population of 60,269.
Community guide
Earlier community description · October 7, 2024. Businesses, services and local conditions may have changed; confirm current details with the responsible organization.
‘- Monterey Park is home to the Garvey Ranch Observatory, located in Garvey Ranch Park, which is operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society (LAAS). It adjoins a telescope construction workshop, a historical museum, and a library. The observatory houses an 8-inch (200 mm) refractor, a telescopee making workshop, and a library containing over 1000 books. The grounds are open to the public for astronomical observation on Wednesday evenings from 7:30PM – 10:00PM, hosted by LAAS members.
– East Los Angeles College is located along the southern boundary of the City. The college has undergone a large-scale renovation.
– Built in 1929, Jardin El Encanto, otherwise known as “El Encanto”, is a Spanish-style building located at 700 El Mercado. El Encanto is home to beautiful tile and hand painted woodwork. The building, originally the sales office for Midwick Estates, was once a USO center and speakeasy.
The City invested in the renovation of this beautiful structure which has significant historic value to the community.