Two friends toasting with boba milk teas at a tea shop

San Gabriel Valley · Los Angeles

Mountains, gardens and the best food in LA County

The San Gabriel Valley runs from Pasadena to Pomona, about 30 minutes from Ontario International Airport. Come for the gardens and racetracks, stay for the 626 food scene, and plan ahead for LA28.

Find things to do LA28 in the SGV

Six LA28 venues in or near the valley
Local businesses from the Regional Chamber
About 30 minutes from ONT

6 LA28 venuesSoccer, diving, equestrian, cricket, mountain bike and shooting

Pasadena to PomonaFrom the foothills to the Puente Hills

15 minutesFrom Ontario International Airport to Fairplex

Don't leave without

Five must-see San Gabriel Valley spots

The big draws worth building a trip around, with drive times from Ontario International Airport.

Carved wooden pavilion in the Chinese Garden at the Huntington

Gardens

San Marino · 40 min from ONT

The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens

More than 120 acres of themed gardens plus major art and rare book collections. Plan at least half a day.

Racing

Arcadia · 35 min from ONT

Santa Anita Park

A historic racetrack under the San Gabriel Mountains. The winter meet opens in late December, and it hosts LA28 equestrian.

Skier carving through fresh powder under a blue sky

Outdoors

San Gabriel Mountains · 30 min from ONT

Mt. Baldy

Ski runs in winter, then the scenic chairlift and summit hikes the rest of the year.

Steaming dumplings in a bamboo steamer with dipping sauce

Food

San Gabriel, Alhambra, Rowland Heights

The 626 food scene

Some of the best Chinese and Taiwanese food in the country along Valley Blvd and Colima Rd.

Events

Pomona · 15 min from ONT

Fairplex

Home of the LA County Fair each May, year-round events and the new LA28 cricket stadium.

July 14 to 30, 2028

Six LA28 Olympic venues are right here in the valley

Soccer at the Rose Bowl, equestrian at Santa Anita and cricket at Fairplex. Plan where to eat and stay around each venue.

Explore LA28 in the SGV

SoccerRose Bowl StadiumPasadena
DivingRose Bowl Aquatics CenterPasadena
EquestrianSanta Anita ParkArcadia
CricketFairplexPomona
Mountain bikeIndustry HillsCity of Industry
Clay target shootingWhittier NarrowsSouth El Monte area

Food and drink

Eat like a local in the 626

Dumplings on Valley Blvd, boba on Colima Rd and neighborhood bakeries in between. Start with these Regional Chamber members.

All food and drink

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Restaurant · Hacienda Heights

Yakiya Hacienda Heights

Three chocolate cake pops drizzled with rainbow icing

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Bakery · Diamond Bar

Mr. Baker Bakery Cafe

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Apple pie Bundtlet with cream cheese frosting on a small cake stand

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Bakery · Rowland Heights

Nothing Bundt Cakes

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Coffee · San Dimas

Warriors Brew

Local favorites

Fun from local businesses

Golf simulators, dance lessons, live music and community events from members of the Regional Chamber of Commerce San Gabriel Valley.

Golf Envy San GabrielGolf simulators · San Gabriel
Arthur Murray Dance StudioDance lessons · Diamond Bar
Fred Astaire Dance StudiosDance lessons · Diamond Bar
Basically BooksUsed bookstore · Diamond Bar
Blank Canvas SouthEvent venue · Diamond Bar
Hacienda Heights String OrchestraConcerts · Hacienda Heights
Premier Swim AcademySwim lessons · Diamond BarPhoto pending approval
Miss Diamond Bar PageantCommunity event · Diamond BarPhoto pending approval
Inland Valley Humane SocietyPet adoption · Pomona

Ontario International Airport therapy dog wearing an ONT bandana

Plan your trip

Getting here and around

Ontario International Airport is the easiest airport for the eastern valley. Hollywood Burbank is closest to Pasadena, and LAX has the most flights.

Ontario International Airport15 to 25 minutes to Pomona, Diamond Bar, Walnut and Rowland Heights

Hollywood Burbank AirportClosest to Pasadena and the western valley

Foothill TransitRegional buses connecting cities across the valley

Arkwood TransportationPrivate rides to and from LAX, Burbank and Ontario

Cities

Explore the valley by city

Pasadena
Arcadia
San Marino
San Gabriel
Alhambra
Monterey Park
Rosemead
El Monte
West Covina
Covina
Rowland Heights
Hacienda Heights
Diamond Bar
Walnut
San Dimas
Pomona
Claremont
Glendora

Visitor questions

Planning a San Gabriel Valley trip

Where is the San Gabriel Valley?

The San Gabriel Valley is in Los Angeles County, east of downtown LA. It runs from Pasadena and Alhambra east to Pomona and Claremont, with the San Gabriel Mountains along its northern edge.

What is the closest airport to the SGV?

Ontario International Airport is the closest to the eastern valley, about 15 to 25 minutes from Pomona, Diamond Bar and Walnut. Hollywood Burbank Airport is closest to Pasadena, and LAX has the most flights.

Which LA28 Olympic events are in the San Gabriel Valley?

Soccer and diving at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, equestrian at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, cricket at Fairplex in Pomona, mountain biking at Industry Hills and clay target shooting at Whittier Narrows. See the LA28 page for details.

Is the San Gabriel Valley good for food?

Yes. The 626 area code is known for Chinese, Taiwanese and Vietnamese food along Valley Blvd in San Gabriel and Alhambra and along Colima Rd in Rowland Heights and Hacienda Heights.

Last updated November 3, 2026