Online Highways Home > California > Downey In the 1800s, Downey was one of many towns to spring up due to the gold rush. The city derived its name from John Gately Downey, an Irish immigrant who had come to California during the Gold Rush, and succeeded to Governor of California. Today, Downey offers many business resources and cultural activities, making it a wonderful place to settle. Plus, there are 750-plus retail stores, and approximately 100 are located in the central business district. Downey also has recreational and library programs providing activities for all ages. There are also 11 city parks in Downey. Downey is located in Los Angeles County on the eastern city limits of Los Angeles between Pasadena and Anaheim along Interstate 5 near the Pacific Ocean. Downey is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach, California metro area. Art Downey Museum of Art | Education LAREI | Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries LA Bistro Cafe | Marisa's Mexican Restaurant | Golf Days Inn Downey | Downey Inn Luxury Suites | Public Libraries County of Los Angeles Public Library | County Of Los Angeles Public Library | Downey City Library | Motels, Hotels and Resorts Embassy Suites Hotel Los Angeles-Downey | Embassy Suites Los Angeles-Downey | Residential and Commercial Real Estate Homes & Estates Real Estate | New West Funding | Shopping Stonewood Center | See more California Cities and Towns. Other upcoming events include:

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callthevatican "omnom Robert Downey Jr."
twnstar2 "RT @lanewsnow: Tesla close to Downey deal, mayor says: Tesla Motors is close to a deal that would bring.. http://bit.ly/07Zjto6"
jamesmassola "@SenatorLudlam i've Also been called super Mario, Robert Downey jnr and a south American dictator.not good"
mact2 "@JohnLarroquette - Sherlock Holmes = Robert Downey, Jr."
musicisoxygen "Photo: Robert Downey Jr. is hotttt. http://tumblr.com/xyt47x31w"
SLByer "RT @JohnCorcoran: Tesla Chooses former NASA facility in City of Downey for factory to build make sedan Model S http://bit.ly/4GcZYC #fb"
directora05 "'' i'm the dude playing the dude disquised as another dude'' Robert Downey jr - Tropic Thunder."
lanewsnow "Tesla close to Downey deal, mayor says: Tesla Motors is close to a deal that would bring an electric car assemb.. http://bit.ly/07Zjto6"
MrWayne "Robert Downey Jr. Wants To Quit Acting? What About The Avengers?( makes u wonder huh http://viigo.im/1Anm"
AatRB "@40yroldatheist on FB I know a couple others, Ashley Paramore, Greta Christina and Margaret Downey"
littlefroggirl "oh....I absolutely heart Robert Downey Jr. and really really really love him to pieces in the Sherlock Holmes trailer."
BelleTucker11 "talking to Zach Downey for the first time in over a year. it's nice to talk to old friends sometimes."
designedbymh "TESLA CHOOSES DOWNEY OVER LONG BEACH TO MAKE ELECTRIC CARS \u00bb The ...: Long Beach and Downey became finalists fo.. http://bit.ly/4JF3Fn"
funphatguy "my clothes smell Downey fresh"
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