City of San Gabriel – Tourism and Travel Guide

What You Should Know

History: San Gabriel — Birthplace of the Los Angeles Region. The San Gabriel Mission District is home to San Gabriel Mission Arcángel founded in 1771 as the 4th mission in the chain of 21 California missions established by Fr. Junipero Serra.

Climate: San Gabriel boasts an average daytime temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, enabling visitors to enjoy San Gabriel’s rich cultural heritage 365 days a year.

Location: San Gabriel is located in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, just 12 miles from the Los Angeles Civic Center.

Travel Directions:
From Los Angeles, take the 10 freeway east
From the south, take 5 north to 605 north to 210 or 10 west
From the north, take the 101 south or 134 east to the 210 east freeway
From the east, take the 10 or 210 west freeways
From the west, take 134 east to the 210 easts freeway

Travel times: San Gabriel is freeway close to three major airports:
Burbank/Glendale/Pasadena Airport — 25 minutes
Los Angeles International Airport — 35 minutes
Ontario International Airport — 50 minutes

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