San Gabriel Magnets

Description: The San Gabriel Valley is one of the principal valleys of Metro Los Angeles. It's a fascinating region and I made a new map of it for a post about 626 Day (26 June), also known as San Gabriel Valley Day. https://ericbrightwell.com/2022/06/17/happy-626-or-san-gabriel-valley-day/

Description: Vintage San Gabriel California established 1913 distressed athletic style design

Description: A design based on San Gabriel California

Description: Celebrate your love for the great outdoors with this vintage-style San Gabriel Mountains souvenir. Featuring a scenic landscape of peaks, a winding trail, and classic typography, it is perfect for hikers, nature lovers, and California explorers.

Description: The San Gabriel National Monument provides green space to millions of residents of Los Angeles. The forest provides a respite from the crowded life below and many Angelinos enjoy getting away from the bustle of the city by taking day trips and camping trips up to the mountians. Show your love for the Angeles National Forest and the San Gabriel National Monument with a sticker or a shirt!

Description: Amor Eterno (Latin Love)

Description: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument California CA National Park Service

Description: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument California CA National Park Service

Description: Altadena is an unincorporated community located in the foothills and flats beneath the San Gabriel Mountains in the San Gabriel Valley. I explored and mapped it in 2012 for my series, "California Fool's Gold." https://ericbrightwell.com/2012/07/17/california-fools-gold-exploring-altadena-the-community-of-the-deodars-2/

Description: San Gabriel is a suburban city in the San Gabriel Valley. The majority of its populace are foreign-born -- mostly in Vietnam and China -- lead to it's affectionately being nicknamed "Chan Gabriel." Its official name is derived from Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, a Spanish mission built in 1776. I explored it for my series, "California Fool's Gold," in 2011. https://ericbrightwell.com/2011/11/10/california-fools-gold-exploring-san-gabriel-a-city-with-a-mission/

Description: The theme song to the West Covina-set television series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend described West Covina is "the pride of the Inland Empire." It coule be said that that show put West Covina "on the map." Unfortunately, that map is not at all accurate. West Covina is in an altogether different county, Los Angeles, to be precise -- not the Inland Empire (i.e. Riverside and San Bernardino counties). I put it on the map in the correct place -- in the San Gabriel Valley.

Description: Canyon Inn San Gabriel Retro Defunct Motel California

Description: Monterey Park is a suburban city in the San Gabriel Valley. It is notable for it's Chinese American majority, although it has undergone changes over the years, from a predominantly Taiwanese Chinese population to a mainland Chinese and Hong Konger population. I explored it for my series, "California Fool's Gold," in 2010. https://ericbrightwell.com/2010/09/23/california-fools-gold-exploring-monterey-park-%e8%92%99%e7%89%b9%e5%88%a9%e5%85%ac%e5%9b%ad/

Description: It does not matter where St Gabriel is portrait he always looks gentle and kind. He is always call "The messenger" but the word angel already holds that meaning, all angels are messengers. I love how he is always easy to recognize because he always carries a branch of lilies in his hand.

Description: San Gabriel Boulevard, San Gabriel, California by Mistah Wilson

Description: A circular emblem style with a white border on a black background. The center features a white observatory dome and building amidst green trees and a blue sky. Text reads 'MOUNT WILSON OBSERVATORY' around the top arc and 'SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS' around the bottom arc. '100 INCH HOOKER REFLECTOR' is above the dome, and 'EST. 1904' is in an oval below.

Description: Famous Cali burger menu

Description: A circular emblem featuring the Mount Wilson Observatory with its dome and the text '100 Inch Hooker Reflector'. The background shows trees and a blue sky. Around the outer edge, the text reads 'MOUNT WILSON OBSERVATORY' and 'SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS Est. 1904'. It is rendered in a clean, stylized manner.

Description: Celebrate California Mount Baldy Mt. San Antonio Elev. 10,064 Ft Trailhead 13 Miles To The Summit San Gabriel Mountains. Perfect For Hiking Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Seekers.

Description: Celebrate hometown pride with this vintage retro of Pasadena, California. Featuring a classic arch bridge, scenic mountain range, winding river, and warm sunset tones in a distressed style, it is ideal for travelers and road trip lovers.

Description: Celebrate the classic California lifestyle with this vintage Pasadena design featuring majestic San Gabriel Mountains, tall palm trees, and a warm retro striped sunset. Inspired by nostalgic 1980s collegiate apparel and classic West Coast travel souvenirs, this distressed graphic is perfect for Pasadena locals, California natives, visitors, retro travel lovers, and anyone who appreciates old-school university-style fashion. A great gift for Southern California enthusiasts and vintage landscape fans!

Description: Diamond Bar is a community in the San Gabriel Valley. I drew this map of it around 2010.

Description: Celebrate Southern California heritage with this vintage retro Pasadena California featuring the iconic Colorado Street Bridge and scenic mountain views. Perfect for road trip enthusiasts and hometown locals.

Description: Hacienda Heights is an unincorporated suburban community in the San Gabriel Valley. It is home to a large Taiwanese population and is home to the biggest Buddhist temple in the Western Hemisphere. I explored it for my series, "California Fool's Gold," in 2011. https://ericbrightwell.com/2011/06/19/california-fools-gold-exploring-hacienda-heights/

Description: Arcadia is a suburb of the San Gabriel Valley which now has a population that is roughly two-thirds Asian-American (mostly Chinese and Taiwanese). It is thus often jokingly referred to as "Arcasia." I explored it in my series, "California Fool's Gold' in 2011. https://ericbrightwell.com/2011/01/04/california-fools-gold-exploring-arcadia-the-san-gabriel-valleys-community-of-homes/

Description: Alhambra is a suburb of Los Angeles County's San Gabriel Valley. It was one of the first neighborhoods that I explored for my series, "California Fool's Gold," back in 2007. In fact, I didn't even have a name for the series yet -- and I drew the map (rather quickly) a couple of years later. https://ericbrightwell.com/2007/11/05/alhambra-the-gateway-to-the-san-gabriel-valley/

Description: A detailed, vintage-inspired travel graphic celebrating Southern California's San Gabriel Mountains wilderness. This beautiful woodcut-style engraving features a black bear roaming a lake shore while a bighorn sheep ram and lambs stand on a rocky overlook across the water. Golden poppies, Indian paintbrush, and native lupine bloom in the foreground, set against steep alpine peaks and tall pine trees. Textured charcoal typography arches overhead reading "Angeles," while "National Forest" and "California, USA" anchor the base in clean, classic serif fonts. Perfect for hikers, campers, nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and fans of classic national forest heritage travel apparel.

Description: Celebrate La Puente California with bold geographic lettering in white blackletter Gothic typography. The slightly arched hometown name and centered subtitle create a strong local identity design for residents, natives, travelers, and San Gabriel Valley supporters. This La Puente California design keeps the focus on community pride and Southern California roots with a clean text only composition that stands out across everyday items.

Description: Altadena California mountain wilderness captured in a bold outdoor graphic for hikers, campers, trail lovers, and Southern California nature enthusiasts. Inspired by the San Gabriel Mountains and the rugged landscape surrounding Altadena, this design expresses local pride and a deep connection to outdoor adventure. A meaningful choice for anyone who explores California trails, enjoys mountain living, or feels at home in the wilderness.

Description: A warm 70s-inspired layout contrasting tall, swaying palm trees with the rugged, pine-covered slopes of the San Gabriel mountains.

Description: A warm, vintage botanical illustration showcasing golden California poppies blooming vibrantly against the San Gabriel mountain foothills.

Description: A sunny Southern California graphic featuring tall, skinny palm trees contrasting with the rugged, chaparral-covered San Gabriel mountains.

Description: The Angeles National Forest provides green space to millions of residents of Los Angeles. The forest provides a respite from the crowded life below and many Angelinos enjoy getting away from the bustle of the city by taking day trips and camping trips up to the mountians. Show your love for the Angeles National Forest with a sticker or a shirt!

Description: Enjoy our Mt Wilson picture. Taken May 30, 2026.

Description: El Monte is a suburban city located in the middle of the San Gabriel Valley. It's something of a transit hub, with that valley's only private airport and the largest bus station in the west. I explored it for my series, "California Fool's Gold," in 2013. https://ericbrightwell.com/2013/01/23/california-fools-gold-exploring-el-monte-the-end-of-the-santa-fe-trail-or-at-least-some-trails/

Description: Walnut is a small suburb in the eastern part of the San Gabriel Valley. It is named, I expect, after the Black Walnut, a tree indigenous to Los Angeles. I explored it for my series, "California Fool's Gold," in 2009.