Whittier

Located in southeastern Los Angeles County, Whittier offers filmmakers a diverse mix of historic architecture, established residential neighborhoods, scenic hillsides, and vibrant commercial districts. Founded in 1887 and known as the “Friendly City,” Whittier blends small-town charm with urban accessibility, providing a wide range of filming environments within a compact geographic area. (City of Whittier)
The city features the historic Uptown Whittier district, tree-lined residential streets, preserved early 20th-century architecture, educational campuses, parks, canyons, and panoramic views of the surrounding region. Notable landmarks include Whittier College, Rose Hills Memorial Park, Pio Pico State Historic Park, and the scenic Turnbull Canyon area. (City of Whittier)
Whittier has a long history as a filming destination and has served as a backdrop for numerous feature films and television productions, including the iconic Hill Valley High School scenes in the movie Back to the Future.


Type: City
Film Permit: Yes
Umbrella Agency: Los Angeles County

Contact
Helen Gonzalez
Senior Engineering Technician, City of Whittier Public Works Engineering Division
13200 Penn Street, Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 567-9516 phone 1
(562) 567-9500 / 9999 phone 2
[email protected]

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7 Locations

Location ID Address
Casa Connolly 10277188 Whittier, CA
DoubleTree by Hilton Whittier Los Angeles 471 7320 Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier, CA
Dream City Church Whittier 10285689 8434 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA
Sunshine Market 10303155 8801 Norwalk Bl, Whittier, CA
Whittier College 10191993 13406 E. Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA
Whittier Friendly Hills 10121649 Whittier, CA
Whittier Museum 10191975 6755 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA