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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Hacienda Heights

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Hacienda Heights, California

Updated March 1, 2020

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Gates of Hell Hacienda Heights

Hacienda Heights, California

Gates of Hell Hacienda Heights

This mysterious and creepy location instills a strong sense of foreboding in all visitors.

Hacienda Heights, California

Hsi Lai Temple

An unexpected and peaceful oasis on a hillside.
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William Workman’s adobe abode

City of Industry, California

Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum

Explore an early California pioneer's rancho hidden in LA's manufacturing hinterland.
1 mile from Hacienda Heights
Rudolph and his wife Elizabeth pose next to the mother tree.

La Habra Heights, California

The Hass Avocado Mother Tree

About 80% of all U.S. avocados are descendants of Rudolph Hass's glorious tree.
2 miles from Hacienda Heights

La Puente, California

Donut Hole

“It's the quality” (but probably also the drive-through donut tunnel) that has attracted diners since 1968.
3 miles from Hacienda Heights
Permanently Closed
Materials in the workshop.

Pico Rivera, California

Kater-Crafts Bookbinders

The small family-run business has kept alive the fading art of creating beautiful handmade book covers.
5 miles from Hacienda Heights
MK6 mine

South El Monte, California

American Military Museum

A military vehicle collection, showcasing how war transportation advanced from horse drawn artillery to self propelled cannons.
6 miles from Hacienda Heights
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