If you'd like to get a taste of Whittier student life, check out Rio Hondo College, located 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from central Whittier. Whittier has other landmarks you might want to visit such as Hollywood Boulevard.
You can catch an event at Pico Rivera Sports Arena, located 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from central Whittier. If you think Pico Rivera Sports Arena is cool, you also might like Whittier Narrows Tennis Center and Palm Park Tennis Center, both located nearby.