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
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).
Development history
The Monterey Hills Redevelopment Project, adopted by City Council
on July 29, 1971, includes the development of a well planned
residential community that provides a variety of housing opportunities
for families and individuals from all income levels and the
preservation of the physical integrity of the site. Twenty-one
condominium and rental complexes totaling 1,781 units have been
built in the project area.