Temple City Dining, Lodging
and Attractions
There are plenty of things to see and do in Temple City. Varied restaurants and attractions located throughout the region provide enjoyment, fun and relaxation. Additionally, a wide range of lodging and dining choices are available.
Dining
Dining options in Temple City cater to a variety of tastes—area restaurants cook up everything from American fare to ethnic cuisine and everything in between. Fine dining establishments, fast food chains, casual restaurants, delis and coffee shops offer scrumptious food and tasty beverages sure to please any palate.
Some of Temple City’s epicurean delights can be found at Applebee’s, Beto’s Grill, Burger King, Casa del Rey, Denny’s, The Hat, Hometown Buffet, In-N-Out Burger, Mama Petrillo’s Restaurant, McDonald’s, Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant, the Roadhouse Coffee Shop, Rose Donuts & Sandwiches, Subway, Susie’s Kitchen, The Sushi Restaurant, Starbuck’s, Ye Loy Chinese Food and Zen Buffet.
Lodging
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, hotels, motels, inns and resorts in the area provide comfort and a range of services for everyone.
The Comfort Suites in Rosemead is located near many major attractions and includes services such as free high-speed Internet access, a free continental breakfast, coffee and free local calls. Another choice is the Hilton Hotel in San Gabriel. Also close to tourist destinations, accommodations include a work desk, wireless Internet, pay-per-view, premium channels and well- appointed guest rooms. Numerous high-end amenities are afforded to guests.
There are countless other options for lodging in the Temple City area. A few of these include the Garden Inn of San Gabriel, Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa, Residence Inn, Best Western, Courtyard Marriott, Santa Anita Inn, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Embassy Suites Hotel and Quality Inn.
Attractions
The Temple City area has a great assortment of attractions sure to please a range of interests. A multitude of museums, theme parks and year-round events offer fun, culture and excitement to residents and visitors alike.
The Temple City Museum, located at the Temple City Women’s Club on Woodruff and Kauffman, is a great place to learn about the city’s past. Through authentic household items, toys, farm equipment and photos dating back to 1923, guests can appreciate what life was like in the early days of Temple City. Call 626-451-0833 to get information on hours, tours and group rates.
Other local museums include the Norton Simon Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Pacific Asia Museum, Kidspace Children’s Museum and many more.
Several well-known theme parks are a short drive from Temple City. Included among these are Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Disneyland and Six Flags Magic Mountain. With a variety of rides, games, parades, shows, special exhibits, gift shops and more, enjoyment and excitement for all is virtually guaranteed.
Many special events occur throughout the year in Temple City. The Chinese New Year celebration, the Easter Egg Hunt and Safety Faire, Spring Fling, summer Concerts in the Park, Camp-a-Palooza, Taste of Temple City, the Harvest Hoedown and Craft Faire, the Halloween Carnival and Lights on Temple City are only a few of the many popular entertaining events offered to all.
The annual Camellia Festival has been a popular event for over 60 years. Held on the last Saturday in February, this important Temple City celebration showcases family and encourages young residents to join service organizations and to be a part of city activities.
An integral part of the festival is a large parade in which all the floats are proudly designed and decorated by youngsters. Other entertainment includes a pancake breakfast, a carnival and a coronation reception in which a king and queen are crowned. Every service and civic organization in town is assigned to a specific phase of the festival. The whole community goes all out for the benefit of Temple City children and those of neighboring communities as well.
Temple City celebrates its youth, offering the support and guidance required to make positive contributions to society.
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