Travel Guide Glendora

Founded in 1887, incorporated in 1911, Glendora is nestled in the shadow of the San Gabriel Mountains, 26 miles east of Los Angeles. The city is primarily residential and has a population of over 52,000. It can be crossed by two alignments of Route 66. The first (1920-1930 alignment) requires you to turn right onto Amelia Avenue to reach Foothill Boulevard. The second (1930-1940 alignment) is in the continuity of Route 66 and passes by East Route 66. The two alignments are soon parallel and meet 4 miles from the fork, after Azusa Pacific University, on Foothill Boulevard, in Azusa.