Meet In Pasadena

dynamic city located just 11 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena is an enticing combination of accessibility and culture. This cosmopolitan city has easy access from Los Angeles International, Burbank, Long Beach, and

Ontario airports; shuttles, buses, and light rail take you anywhere in the city and the greater Los Angeles area.

Pasadena is now more attractive than ever for groups with the completion of the $150-million Convention Center expansion. The state-of-the-art center features 80,000 square feet of new exhibit space that includes the 55,000-square-foot exhibit hall and a new 25,000-square-foot ballroom. Full onsite electrical and audiovisual services, high-speed telecommunications, full-service catering, and onsite parking are available. Pre-function space totaling 25,000 square feet surrounds the dedicated exhibit space.

With a broad range of accommodations, including renowned convention hotels, Pasadena offers 2,500 guest rooms, more than 1,200 of which are within walking distance of the Convention Center. Five major hotels offer additional event space. Planners seeking a unique venue will find a host of spectacular gardens, stately educational institutions, museums, and theaters.

10 REASONS WHY PASADENA

1. DESTINATION EXPERTS | From assistance with booking meeting space and rooms to site selection and so much more, our CVB team offers one-stop shopping for your meeting and event needs.

2. CONVENIENCE | Pasadena is the ideal location for your event, providing easy access, over 1,200 sleeping rooms, and scores of services within walking distance of the Convention Center.

3. SUPERIOR CLIENT SERVICES | An experienced Client Services team is available with housing, event planning, attendance building, and other services to make your next event a success.

4. ACCOMMODATIONS | 2,500 rooms; 1,200 are within walking distance of the Convention Center.

5. MEETINGS | The city has nearly 200,000 square feet of meeting space between the Convention Center and Pasadena’s five hotels.

6. DINING | The birthplace of Julia Child, Pasadena is a foodie’s paradise,with more than 500 restaurants.

7. SHOPPING | Pasadena offers antique stores, boutiques, museum stores, two shopping centers, and world-renowned flea markets.

8. ENTERTAINMENT | Sophisticated jazz clubs, Broadway-style theatre, comedy clubs, and sports bars.

9. ART & CULTURE| Pasadena is a culture-lover’s dream with 14 museums and gardens, 11 performing arts organizations, and 20 tour options.

10. TRANSPORTATION | Explore Pasadena and neighboring downtown Los Angeles or Hollywood with Metro’s Gold Line connecting L.A. to Pasadena.