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PASADENA FACT SHEET
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| Location: |
The City of Pasadena is located just nine miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. |
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| Climate: |
Mild, year-round Mediterranean climate
- Average daytime temperature: 76 Fahrenheit, 24 Celsius
- Average nighttime temperature: 54 Fahrenheit, 12 Celsius
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| Sister Cities: |
Japan: Mishima
Germany: Ludwigshafen
Finland: Jarvenpaa
Armenia: Vanatzor
China: Beijing Xicheng |
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| Airports: |
Four airports service Pasadena visitors:
- Bob Hope/Burbank Airport (BUR) - 15 miles
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - 28 miles
- Long Beach Airport (LGB) - 32 miles
- LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) - 37 miles
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| Ground Transportation: |
Super Shuttle and Prime Time shuttles offer convenient transportation to all Pasadena hotels, shopping and entertainment districts from Los Angeles International and Bob Hope/Burbank Airports.
Once in Pasadena, visitors find the city to be invitingly walkable. Additionally, Pasadena ARTS (Area Rapid Transit System) provides safe and convenient links to the area's centers of commerce and attractions.
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| Freeways: |
The Pasadena Freeway (California 110) connects Pasadena to Los Angeles. The Foothill Freeway (Interstate 210) links Pasadena to communities to the north and east. The Ventura Freeway (US 134) leads to Ventura County and Northern California. |
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| Convention Center: |
Today, the fully operational Pasadena Convention Center features the 28,000-square-foot East Pavilion and the 3,000-seat Pasadena Civic Auditorium. As a result of a $150 million expansion, more than 85,000 additional square feet of exhibit space will become available in the spring of 2009, introducing 28 new breakout rooms and a 25,000-square-foot ballroom. |
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| Accommodations: |
Accommodations in Pasadena range from luxury resorts to modern contemporary hotels for a total of more than 2,500 guestrooms among the city's 10 motels and inns and five, first-class luxury hotels including the Old Pasadena Courtyard by Marriott (314 rooms), Hilton Pasadena (296 rooms), The
Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa (392 rooms), Sheraton Pasadena Hotel (317 rooms) and The Westin Pasadena (350 rooms). |
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| Dining: |
Home to the California School of Culinary Arts, Pasadena offers a myriad of dining options. With more than 500 restaurants, there is a broad range of cuisines served in a variety of environments ranging from outdoor cafes and quaint cottages to elegant trattorias and fine dining rooms. |
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The Districts:
Shopping & Entertainment |
Reminiscent of a refined collection of European villages with modern conveniences and an urban sophistication, Pasadena offers three distinct districts:
- Old Pasadena is nationally recognized for its vibrant main street revitalization. Spanning 22 blocks of historic streets and alleyways, Old Pasadena reflects the traditions of early California blending more than 130 retail stores, art galleries, trendy boutiques, vintage clothing stores, theaters and restaurants.
- European ambiance is most evident along the 10, tree-lined blocks of South Lake Avenue, which is home to upscale boutiques, designer stores and eateries. This active business community and bustling retail center features Macy's, Anthropology and Orvis alongside diverse eateries such as Jennifer Lopez's Madres' and Pie & Burger, a Pasadena institution since 1963.
- The Pasadena Playhouse District is an eclectic mix of art, theatre and literature. At its center is the Pasadena Playhouse, the official State Theatre of California and a national historic landmark. Built in 1917, the Spanish-style building is known for its cutting-edge productions and has launched the careers of many A-list Hollywood actors such as Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman. Other performance venues in the district include Boston Court Theatre and Carrie Hamilton Theater.
Other unique shopping areas and venues include:
- Blending historic and contemporary architecture, One Colorado is a single city block bursting with abundant shopping, dining and entertainment options. One of the city's most popular gathering spots, One Colorado features eight restaurants, 25 unique one-of-a-kind retail shops, a Laemmle's cinema and endless entertainment with outdoor film festivals, live music, art installations and children's arts and crafts.
- Paseo Colorado spans three city blocks at the heart of Pasadena's downtown Civic Center. It is a bustling open-air urban village with lush promenades, 65 street-front retail shops and an impressive collection of acclaimed restaurants.
- Pasadena Antique Center is known as "antique collector's heaven" with more than 120 eclectic stores carrying antiques from all periods and styles.
- The Rose Bowl Flea Market, "the granddaddy of all flea markets," is located in the Rose Bowl Stadium, northwest of downtown Pasadena. Staged the second Sunday of every month, the flea market attracts more than 2,200 vendors with over a million items for sale ranging from household necessities to fine antiques...a treasure hunter's dream.
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Cultural
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Pasadena is a prime location for museum lovers, theatergoers and performing arts enthusiasts. Museums & Gardens
Pasadena boasts an impressive collection of museums, including Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens; Norton Simon Museum; Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena Museum of History; Gamble House; Pasadena Museum of California Art; and the Tournament House & Wrigley Gardens.
Theatres & Performing Arts
See renowned shows and performances including live theatre, ballet, musicals, symphonies and jazz concerts at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the Pasadena Playhouse, Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Boston Court Performing Arts Complex, and the Beckman & Ramo Auditorium.
Architecture
View Pasadena's rich architectural heritage on a walking tour. Detailed maps are available with 10 tours of Lower Linda Vista, Arroyo Craftsman, Arroyo View, Oak Knoll, Governor Markham Victorian District, Civic Center & Playhouse District, Old Pasadena, Madison Heights, Bungalow Heaven, and Lombardy Road.
Night Life
Pasadena is known for its night life scene where pub crawlers haunt places like Ice House Comedy Club, Bar Celona, Bodega Wine Bar, Red White + Blues, The Pasadena Jazz Institute, and a variety of cinemas, bars, jazz and dance clubs.
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Sports &
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From the famed Rose Bowl Stadium to the sprawling Arroyo Seco, Pasadena attracts sports lovers and outdoor enthusiasts with its venues, parks, trails and golf courses including:
- Arroyo Seco offers biking and hiking trails
- Brookside Park offers picnicking, hiking, swimming, volleyball and fishing
- Brookside Golf Course is noted for its two, 18-hole championship courses, clubhouse and golf shop
- Rose Bowl Aquatics Center offers water aerobics, swimming and diving
- Pasadena Ice Skating Center
- Rose Bowl Stadium is the ultimate spectator sports venue
- Santa Anita Park features thoroughbred racing
- Dodger Stadium, home of the Los Angles Dodgers professional baseball team (about 10 miles from Pasadena)
- STAPLES Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers professional basketball team (about 15 miles from Pasadena)
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