The City of Alhambra          

The City of Alhambra was named after the book "The Alhambra" by Washington Irving about a Moorish palace in Granada, Spain called "The Gateway to the San Gabriel Valley".  Alhambra was incorporated in 1903 and is located 8 miles from downtown Los Angeles.  However, it was founded in 1874 and has been a center of commerce ever since.  Close to many major freeways, this 7.6 square mile city is perfect for your transportation needs.  It is an ideal suburban community with a population over 85,000.  The zip codes that represent Alhambra are 91801, 91803, and P.O. boxes 91802.  The number of households as per the 2000 census is 29,111 with 20,668 families . 

The majority of homes are on level lots with tree lined streets.  The homes vary in architecture from Spanish stucco to California Bungalows.  It is a great time to find an ideal home for your family in Alhambra.   The city is also comprised of a number of condominiums and rental apartments.   Alhambra's award winning schools offer the best in education.  Alhambra also includes the private, all-girls' Ramona Convent Secondary School.  Families also enjoy the use of six parks in the city. 

Shopping on Main Street can be a great adventure and with so many different types of cuisine; you and your family will have a great tasting adventure.  Main Street also offers "Auto Row" with blocks of auto dealerships.  A farmers market is set up to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables.  Valley Boulevard hosts the San Gabriel Valley Lunar New Year's Parade and Festival.  Alhambra is continuing to grow with new businesses, one example is the L.A. Fitness with a 50,000 square foot health club that is ideal for you and your family´s health.