Yes Whittier would be quiet a drive! LOL
I am originally from the LA area and have lots of family in Whittier and El Monte, Simi Valley etc. etc.
We go down to visit for about 1 week each summer, this will be the 1st summer with Missy and Max not sure if we are going this year. I cant imagine bringing them on such a long road trip, but I also wouldnt want to go any where that long with out them either