Norwalk is a Los Angeles County city in Southern California known for its
shopping centers, freeway network and close commuting to major industries
and corporations. Norwalk is bordered by Downey on the Northwest, Bellflower
on the Southwest, Cerritos and Artesia on the South, and Santa Fe Springs on
the North and East.
The Santa Ana Freeway (I-5) and San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605) intersect
at its northern edge, while the Century Freeway (I-105) terminates at the
San Gabriel River at the city's western edge. The Artesia Freeway (CA/SR-91)
runs south of the city's southern border and Imperial Highway (CA/SR-90) and
Firestone Boulevard (CA/SR-42), two major east-west routes in southern Los
Angeles County, intersect in the northwestern part of the city. In addition
to its central hub for commutes, it is also connected by rail line to Los
Angeles. The Metro Green Line light rail line, which originates in Norwalk,
offers a direct route to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and
continues to Redondo Beach.
Norwalk was once known as the dairy center and offered rich farm land for
some of the largest sugar beet farms in all of Southern California in the
early 20th century. Today, the milk production and farms are gone. The city
includes some light industry and acts as prime property for commuters to
L.A. Located within the zone for filming, it has enjoyed a fair share of
commercial on location film shoots. Movies filmed in Norwalk have included
The Postman Always Rings Twice, filmed on location at the Norwalk train
depot near Front Street and Funston Avenue; Grease 2, filmed at Excelsior
High School; High School U.S.A., filmed at Excelsior High School; The
Karate Kid, filmed at Golf 'N' Stuff; Best Men, filmed on Front Street;
Another Day in Paradise filmed on Front Street and Firestone Blvd., and
Life, filmed at Greyhound bus station on Front Street.
What to see: The Hargitt House was 1891
as an 1891 Victorian Eastlake. The Hargitt House Museum, was donated
to the people of Norwalk by Charles ("Chun") and Ida Hargitt. Location:
12426 Mapledale, Norwalk, California
Nearby attractions include: Anaheim:
White House Doll Museum, White House replica is a doll museum; La Puente:
Big Doughnut, the Donut Hole Drive through a pair of giant doughnuts and
Inglewood's Big Doughnut, Randy's Donuts, that's a large doughnut atop
Randy's Donuts seen on TV and in movies.
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The Best Western Norwalk Inn
is conveniently located near Interstate 5
and Interstate 605 freeways. Between Los
Angeles and Orange County, adjacent to
Downey, Santa Fe Springs, Cerritos and our
hotel is within driving distance |
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Centrally located between Los
Angeles and Orange County. Easy access to
major freeways. Located at the intersection
of the I-5 and I-605 freeways.
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The Norwalk Marriott is
ideally situated at the Norwalk Boulevard
exit off Interstate 5 midway between Los
Angeles and Anaheim. The hotel's location
offers easy access to the 5, 91, 105 and 605
freeways. The full-service Norwalk Marriott
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214 Rooms Free weekday
newspaper Free parking Free local calls 2
outdoor swimming pools Outdoor heated
Jacuzzi Exercise Room Elevator Car rental -
on site (Budget) RV/Bus parking
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