Come Through Pasadena | Visit Pasadena

Pasadena: A City Best Shared

From heartfelt conversations over a meal at a beloved local restaurant to spontaneous smiles exchanged while strolling through blooming gardens, Pasadena invites connection at every turn. Even the city’s best-kept secrets—like that cozy coffee shop only the locals know—are waiting to be shared.

Here, visitors don’t just explore the city—they become part of its rhythm. The excitement and curiosity you bring enrich the experience for everyone, adding a vibrant energy that makes Pasadena truly come alive.

So come through Pasadena, we want to share it with you!

Your Visit Has Power

When you Come Through Pasadena, you’re not just showing up — you’re showing support. You’re helping rebuild, revitalize, and reinvest in a city that thrives on community.

Come through — Pasadena is waiting.

Come Through Pasadena

Pasadena’s Can’t-Miss Events This Season

Mark Your Calendar

Pasadena knows how to throw a party, and its annual events are the talk of the town. Whether you're a local or a visitor, there are plenty of music festivals, food festivals, and city-wide celebrations to go around.

Supporting the Shops That Shape Our City

Shop Pasadena Roots

Discover the charm of Pasadena by exploring its vibrant small business scene, where local shops, artisans, and community spirit come together to create a truly unique shopping experience.

Goal-Getter’s Guide

Game On in Pasadena

Whether you’re visiting from across the globe or coming in from across town, we’ve got everything you need to make your game day experience unforgettable.

Pasadena’s Historic Heart

A Day in Downtown Pasadena

Discover the charm of Pasadena's historic downtown with its boutique shops, cozy cafés, and historic streets perfect for a relaxed day out of discovery, dining, and local culture.

Exploring Pasadena’s Stunning Botanical Gardens

Pasadena Blooming

Escape into nature in Pasadena, where lush landscapes, vibrant blooms, and serene walking paths make its botanical gardens a must-visit for plant lovers, photographers, and peaceful explorers alike.

Pasadena with Kids

Top 5 Family-Friendly Things to Do

There’s so much to see and do with children in Pasadena, from world-class museums and botanical gardens to live theaters and music festivals.

Food

Outdoor Dining in Pasadena

With warm weather and blue skies year-round, many Pasadena restaurants offer al fresco dining where diners can soak in the Southern California sunshine alongside some…

Food

Michelin Rated

Pasadena is the perfect place to sample global cuisine at a Michelin honored restaurant.

Support Local. Shop Small. Eat Big.

Pasadena is powered by local businesses — chefs who turn every plate into art, artisans who put their hearts into their goods, and shop owners who know you by name.