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Rankings for Alhambra

Alhambra Ranked
#2 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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Alhambra Ranked
#2 Top 10 Cities to Beat the Heat
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Alhambra Ranked
#43 Best Cities for Board Gamers
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Alhambra Ranked
#47 Gloomiest Places in America
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Alhambra Ranked
#50 America's Top Hygge Cities
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Rankings for San Gabriel

San Gabriel Ranked
#2 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
When it comes to summer and its accompanying hot weather, there are so many beautiful things - beach days, barbecues, revea... Read More

San Gabriel Ranked
#2 Top 10 Cities to Beat the Heat
The BestPlaces Summer Comfort Index considers seven climate variables, including total precipitation, daily minimum and... Read More

San Gabriel Ranked
#43 Best Cities for Board Gamers
The data team at BestPlaces.net calculated each metro area’s Board Gamer Score based on board game interest and sales from th... Read More

San Gabriel Ranked
#47 Gloomiest Places in America
The data team at BestPlaces.net determined each metro area’s Gloom Score by looking at three key environmental factors for the m... Read More

San Gabriel Ranked
#50 America's Top Hygge Cities
Hygge is the Danish concept of creating cozy environments that foster well-being and contentment. Many Americans have eagerly ado... Read More

Reviews for Alhambra    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Its  More

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Over 11 years ago

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Over 18 years ago

Alhambra is a middle class city with a growing center of town and redevelopment area. Lots of shade tree-lined streets and ample shopping places. Good place for  More

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Reviews for San Gabriel    4 Reviews

Although, many can say California has high prices, too much traffic. The Weather is the big draw for most people. City life and diversity are also high on the list for  More

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Love the views at every turn along the coast areas of San Francisco--Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Bay Bridge, the open ocean. Feel like you are living in a postcard.  More

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It is a great place to work and play. Plenty to do. Close enough to LA while far enough away to be in the calm of  More

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