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San Gabriel City Guide

San Gabriel is a city just South of Pasadena which is bordered by San Marino to the North, Temple City and Rosemead on the East, Rosemead on the South and Alhambra to its West.

San Gabriel is home to one of the original Spanish missions in California and is named after the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel.

2000 census shows San Gabriel being home to 39,804 people, 12,587 households, and 9,566 families. The census also shows 12,909 housing units consisting of single family residences, condominiums, townhomes, PUDs, and apartment buildings.

As far as real estate is concerned, North San Gabriel with zip code 91775 is considered more exclusive since it’s closer to San Marino Calfiornia and is known for great elementary schools like Coolidge Elementary.

South San Gabriel is a little less expensive and has more affordable housing. It’s closer to the 10 freeway and offers convenient access to downtown Los Angeles and Cal State LA.

San Gabriel History:

San Gabriel is rich in history. It is the oldest settlement in Los Angeles County and second oldest community in all of California after San Diego.

San Gabriel lies in the San Gabriel Valley in the shadow of the San Gabriel Mountains. All three took their names from Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, the fourth of twenty-one missions established by the Spanish in the late eighteenth century and the seed of present-day San Gabriel. Mission San Gabriel left a permanent imprint on Southern California. The arrival of Spanish missionaries permanently displaced the area’s Native American inhabitants, but also permanently influenced the future of California, stimulating what would prove to be a rich agricultural industry.

Points of Interest:

Mission San Gabriel Arcangel

San Gabriel grew to be the “Pride of the Missions” and supplied many of the other Missions and settlements with the necessities of life from its lands which s t retched from the ocean to the mountains and east to the Riverside area. This is why San Gabriel is known as the “birthplace of the Los Angeles region.” It was from San Gabriel Mission that 44 people in 11 families left on September 4 ,1781 to found El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles.

Outside the Mission church door is El Camino Real Bell marking the King’s Highway that linked all the Missions in California. To the north is the Mission Cemetery where members of many pioneer families are buried.
Mission is open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily, except major holidays . For information and group tours, call (626) 457-3048.

Ramona Museum of California History
339 S. Mission Drive
San Gabriel, 91776
Phone: 626/289-0034
Fax: 626/289-4453

The Ramona Museum offers an eclectic collection of artifacts and relics from the early Rancho and Mission Periods and many artifacts from the early American period. Other artifacts include a carriage used by Colonel Fremont on his historic trip to Los Angeles, and flag labeled “the First Bear Banner raised in Sonoma County, 1845.”  The museum is open Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is available for scheduled group tours. (Free.)

The Old Grapevine

The Old Grapevine holds a small segment of the original vine whose trellised branches once covered 10,000 square feet. It was a popular local gathering place where refreshments were served under the vine. Started as a cutting from the “Mother Vine” at the Mission, many local vineyards began from cuttings of this vine. L.J. Rose of Sunnyslope Ranch, just north and east of San Gabriel, started with such cuttings and grafted on many varieties of grapes new to this area. He later helped begin many a vineyard in Northern California. The San Gabriel Winery was among the worlds’s largest in the late 1800’s, until a blight wiped out the vineyards and oranges became the main agricultural crop of the area. Today the park is once again a popular place for weddings, parties and social gatherings.

Grapevine Arbor
I love walking down the mission district and seeing the bride and grooms take the most beautiful photos in front of the Grapevine Arbor.

The Grapevine Arbor’s beautiful Spanish style architecture and lush garden provide the perfect setting for weddings, receptions, or that very special event. Planted in 1861, the famous Grapevine Arbor gives this picturesque locale its name. Guests often combine the nearby Padillo Room, Grapevine Room & Grapevine Park to accommodate the elegance, privacy & size required for their gathering.

The Padillo and Grapevine Rooms can accommodate 98 and 87 guests, respectively. Outdoor events held in nearby Grapevine Park can accommodate up to 220 guests. Tables and chairs are available for a nominal fee.

Guests may provide caterer, music, etc. Champagne and wine are the only types of alcohol permitted. For more information please contact the San Gabriel Parks and Recreation office at (626) 308-2875, located at 250 South Mission Drive San Gabriel 91776 or click on reservation for an application and guidelines (PDF format).

The Grapevine Arbor is located at 324 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel 91776.

The city of San Gabriel has put together a wonderful walking tour, click here for the brochure of the walking tour.

San Gabriel Country Club – The Country Club was founded in 1904, and is one of the oldest ones in Los Angeles and Orange counties to still operate in its original place.  The Club has the oldest 18-hole golf course in all of Southern California!

411 East Las Tunas Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91776-1503

San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre – This theatre, located in the Mission District, is trying to preserve and show the American Art form of Musical Theatre.  The San Gabriel Mission Playhouse is where the Musicals come alive!

320 S. Mission Dr. Suite 101

San Gabriel, CA. 91776

Office: 626-282-1440

History of the playhouse:  The playhouse was built on March 5, 1927 by a man named John Steven McGroarty.  His famous production was called “Mission Play,” which told a breathtaking story of the founding of the California Missions.  Once his play deceased, a couple years later the playhouse at one point served as a movie theatre, and during the house-shortages during the war years it was also turned into apartments!  During the 1940’s the San Gabriel Community wanted to buy the playhouse.  At first they were apposed in1945, but later in the year they were approved.  Today the auditorium is used for our entertainment. Aside from minor changes through the years, the playhouse looks almost the same as it did all the way back when “Mission Play” was still in production!

San Gabriel Unified School District Website

Coolidge Elementary School – (Parent Reviews!)

public · K-5 · 415 students

421 North Mission Dr.

San Gabriel, CA 91775

(626) 282-6952

District: San Gabriel Unified School

Del Mar High School – (Parent Reviews!)

public · 10-12 · 61 students

312 South Del Mar Ave,

San Gabriel, CA 91776

(626) 291-5723

District: San Gabriel Unified School

Gabrielino High School – (Parent Reviews!)

public · 9-12 · 1819 students

1327 South San Gabriel Blvd.

San Gabriel, CA 91776

(626) 573-2415

District: San Gabriel Unified School

Jefferson Middle School – (Parent Reviews!)

public · 6-8 · 1201 students

1372 East Las Tunas Dr.

San Gabriel, CA 91776

(626) 287-5260

District: San Gabriel Unified School District

McKinley Elementary School – (Parent Reviews!)

public · K-5 · 743 students

1425 Manley Dr.

San Gabriel, CA 91776

(626) 288-6681

District: San Gabriel Unified School

Roosevelt Elementary School – (Parent Reviews!)

public · K-5 · 442 students

401 South Walnut Grove Ave.

San Gabriel, CA 91776

(626) 287-0512

District: San Gabriel Unified School

Washington Elementary School – (Parent Reviews!)

public · K-5 · 467 students

300 North San Marino Ave.

San Gabriel, CA 91775

(626) 282-3926

District: San Gabriel Unified School

Wilson Elementary School – (Parent Reviews!)

public · K-5 · 370 students

8317 East Sheffield Rd.

San Gabriel, CA 91775

(626) 287-0497

District: San Gabriel Unified School

Options for Youth San Gabriel – (Parent Reviews!)

charter · 5-12 · 559 students

16023 E. Arrow Highway

Irwindale, CA 91776

(626) 685-9300

District: San Gabriel Unified School

San Gabriel Restaurants:

Golden Deli Vietnamese (Reviews)

Cuisine – Vietnamese

Address: 815 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776-1071

Phone:  (626) 308-0803

Vietnamese House ( Reviews)

Cuisine – Vietnamese

710 W Las Tunas Dr
San Gabriel, CA 91776

(626) 282-6327

Newport Seafood Restaurant (Reviews)

Cuisine – American, Seafood

Address:  835 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776-1073

Phone:  (626) 289-5998

Petrillo’s Pizza Restaurant

Cuisine – Italian (Reviews)

833 E Valley Blvd
San Gabriel, Ca
(626)280-7332

Thai Paradise

Cuisine – Thai (Reviews)

909 W Las Tunas Dr
San Gabriel, Ca
(626)570-8887

Ajisen Ramen (Reviews)

Cuisine: Japanese

227 W Valley Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91776

(626) 281-8388

Mission 261 (Reviews)

Cuisine – Chinese

261 S Mission Dr
San Gabriel, CA 91776
Phone: (626) 588-1666

Mei Long Village (Reviews)

301 W Valley Blvd
Ste 112
San Gabriel, CA 91776

(626) 284-4769

Sam Woo Sea Restaurant (Reviews)

Cuisine – Chinese

140 W Valley Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91776

(626) 571-8686

Luscious Dumplings (Reviews)

Cuisine: Chinese

Address: 704 W Las Tunas Dr Ste 4, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Phone:  (626) 282-8695

Babita Restaurant (Reviews)

Cuisine – Mexican

1823 S San Gabriel Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91776
Phone: (626) 288-7265

Casa-Calderon

Cuisine – Mexican

622 W Las Tunas Dr
San Gabriel, Ca
(626)289-0661

Cathy’s Bakery (Reviews) – Delicious cakes!

My family’s favorites from Cathy’s Bakery are their Mango cake and Strawberry cakes – perfect for birthdays!

708 E Las Tunas Dr
San Gabriel, CA 91776

(626) 451-0101

Pulciano’s Deli & Café

Try their proscuito sandwich – yummy!

327 S Mission Dr
San Gabriel, Ca
(626)458-9928

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