Monterey Hills a small, diverse, middle-class community within the city of Los Angeles, California located about 4 miles ENE of downtown Los Angeles and about 3 miles from Pasadena off of the 110 Freeway. It is surrounded by El Sereno to the southeast, Hermon to the the east, Montecito Heights to the southwest and the independent city of South Pasadena to the northeast. Monterey Hills is part of the Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council (ASNC). Nickname: City of Angels Official website: http://www. ... The Bunker Hill district of Downtown Los Angeles as seen from USC, which makes up most of Downtowns skyline. ... Pasadena is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... JUNCTION POSTMILE SR-47 LA ?? SR-91 LA ?? I-10 LA ?? Legend Prev Next < Route 109 Route 111 > California State Highways Current - Unconstructed - Deleted - Scenic California State Route 110 extends from California State Route 47 in San Pedro, California to Glenarm Street in Pasadena, California, USA. Most of Route 110... El Sereno is a district in eastern Los Angeles, California. ... The community of Hermon has been part of the city of Los Angeles since 1912, but the neighborhood retains its own unique identity. ... Montecito Heights is a small district on the East Side of Los Angeles, California. ... Image:South pasadena. ...

As its name implies Monterey Hills is situated atop a series of relatively high wooded hills up to 800ft high. Because of the beautiful trees, outstanding vistas and very tranquil setting it has often been called "One of the best kept secrets of LA".

The residents of Monterey Hills include many professional people; Doctors, Nurses, Lawyers, Librarians, etc. Monterey Hills residents take pride in their hill top community, working together to preserve its history, character and the natural environment that surrounds it. The environment is unusual for people living in an urban area. It is within the Arroyo Seco, a unique watershed canyon that is a haven for native plants and animals. Trails cross through the many geologic areas that comprise the Arroyo Seco, offering solitude and beauty. Because of the many oak trees that grow in the Arroyo Seco and cover the land in and around Monterey Hills, residents see native animals and birds in their backyards and on the streets. The Arroyo Seco is a creek and drainage channel in the southern part of the U.S. state of California. ...

There are many colleges and universities within an easy drive of the community, including the top-ranked University of Southern California. Griffith Park provides over 4,000 acres of open space. The Los Angeles Zoo is located at Griffith Park as are the Observatory and Planetarium. Beaches, including eclectic Venice Beach, are a short 30-minute drive away. The University of Southern California (also known as USC, SC, Southern California and Southern Cal), Californias oldest private research university, is located in the urban center of Los Angeles, California. ... Welcome sign at Griffith Parks northwest entrance Griffith Park is a large park situated in the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles, California. ... A summer crowd of the LA Zoo The Los Angeles Zoo is a large zoo located in Los Angeles, California. ... ...

Every year the residents hold the Monterey Hills Jazz Festival as well as smaller cultural events.

Close to downtown but removed in the hills, Monterey Hills is a refuge from the hustle and bustle of city living a beautiful natural setting. Real estate options in Monterey Hills consists of single-family detached homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots.

In recent years real-estate values have skyrocketed in Monterey Hills as more Angelinos discover this hidden jewel.