Here are some top facts about Monterey Park:
1- Monterey Park is a city in the western San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, United States, approximately seven miles (11 km) east of Downtown Los Angeles.
2- Incorporated on May 29, 1916, Monterey Park has a population of approximately 60,269.
3- The city covers an area of 7.73 square miles and is conveniently located adjacent to three major freeways that provide north-south and east-west access to all of Southern California.
4- Monterey Park strives to blend residence and commerce, with 60% of its space for residential living, 12% for industrial, 10% for commercial and retail use and 18% for schooling and recreational facilities.
5- The city is home to numerous cultural, educational, and festive programs, such as a weekly farmers market, MPK Night Market, Cherry Blossom Festival, Lunar New Year festival, Cinco de Mayo, Play Days (city's birthday), 4th of July celebration, trips to the Hollywood Bowl and the LAMP library literacy program to provide English-as-a-second language assistance.
6- Monterey Park is the first city in the United States with a majority Asian American population.
7- Monterey Park is 7.73 square miles in size and located in the San Gabriel Valley, just east of Los Angeles.
8- Incorporated on May 29, 1916, Monterey Park is a culturally diverse city with a thriving business community.
9- City parks are open to the public daily, with no one allowed to remain in a City park after closing hours (between 10 PM and 6 AM).
10- The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a great place to explore sea life.
11- The Monterey area has numerous hidden literary references, and visitors can have fun finding different locations where their favorite films and TV shows were filmed.
12- Hotels, restaurants and attractions in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pebble Beach and other areas are open and welcoming visitors.
13- The New York Times provides live news, investigations, opinion and video from the United States, Canada and around the world.
14- Monterey has some of the most beautiful and diverse parks and beaches in the world.
15- The City of Monterey Parks Division invites residents to participate as a Volunteer in Parks VIP and offers 40 campsites at Veteran's Memorial Park.
