San gabriel valley

The San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County, California may not be as famous as the San Fernando Valley in television and movies. But the San Gabriel Valley does boast its own share of famous people. The San Gabriel Valley is the birthplace and home of many well-known actors, musicians, and even some individuals in professional sports. The majority of who are from the Greater Pasadena and Greater El Monte regions of the San Gabriel Valley.

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Yes, there's more to it than just dumplings.

Monrovia, California was incorporated in 1888. The City was founded the year after Pasadena was incorporated. As a result, Monrovia is the second oldest city in the San Gabriel Valley.

You can still see of the first locations of iconic brands such as McDonald’s, Pink’s, Tommy’s and Del Taco.

The 200 square mile San Gabriel valley is steeped in history and today provides an abundance of landmarks for a new generation of Route 66 travelers.