Montebello is just eight miles east of downtown Los Angeles and is considered part of the “Gateway Cities”, which are the cities in southeastern Los Angeles County. The Gateway region is the industrial heartland of Greater Los Angeles. There are many notable citizens who have ties to Montebello such as Alan Bannister who is a former Major League Baseball player, was born here. Dr. Bruce Merrifield, a Nobel Prize winner, graduated from Montebello High School in 1939 and if you know John DeCuir, Oscar Winning Art Director, graduated from Montebello High School in 1936.


From the early 1900’s through the 1920’s, the Montebello area was an agricultural community, producing flowers, vegetables, berries, and fruit. But this changed in 1917 when oil was discovered in the area. The agricultural hills were converted for oil production and this was a great rank up for the city. With this economic boom, the area became a more ideal location for residency and business establishments. Today, even more and more people are deciding to move to this astounding locale. There are various Montebello moving companies that provide free information about office moving and can give you an estimate of the relocation costs.

Surrounded by freeways, it’s easy to access Montebello. Centrally located near downtown Los Angeles, many families have chosen suburban life to that of big city life, since a 15-minute drive to the city is an easy commute. Moving to this place won’t be hard at all since moving quotes can be obtained from a host of Montebello movers.

Montebello prides itself of a rich history and culture. Franciscan Missionaries established San Gabriel Mission in 1771. The Mission was the third of 21 established by the friars. Also, the old Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe has recently been restored. With the city’s historical and cultural diversity and its remarkable developments, Montebello is indeed a great place to live in.