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Shop Small, Dine Local
Shop Small Pasadena
When your travels take you to Pasadena this shopping and holiday season, visit our small shops and get a taste of the local flavor!
Every time you grab a coffee from a neighborhood brewer or buy a gift from a local shop, you're getting an authentically Pasadena experience. #ShopSmallPasadena
The City of Pasadena and Visit Pasadena proudly host an annual citywide holiday shopping campaign to shine a spotlight on the small businesses that make Pasadena special. Make the choice to shop Pasadena this holiday season and explore the unique and independent shops Pasadena has to offer. There's something incredibly special about finding that one-of-a-kind gift that you can't find anywhere else.
On Small Business Saturday, twenty-five independent businesses across Pasadena will offer shoppers a free limited-edition tote bag (while supplies last). Customers can pick up a “Shop Small Pasadena” canvas tote at any participating location.
2025 Welcome Station Locations
Atelier by Artmingo | 3330 E. Colorado Blvd.
BadAsh Bakes | 247 E. Colorado Blvd
Bessy's Boutique | 1353 North Lake Ave.
Burrito Express | 1597 E. Washington Blvd.
Darling Empire | 995 E. Green St.
Doggee Club | 22 S. Raymond Ave.
DYM Books and Boba | 2057 N. Los Robles Ave.
Hawaii Fluid Art | 300 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 170
Mediterranean Cafe | 273 Shoppers Lane
MeowMeowz! | 2423 E. Colorado Blvd.
Neo39 | 33B E. Colorado Blvd.
Petite Pebbles | 380 S. Lake Ave.
Poo-Bah Record Shop | 2636 E. Colorado Blvd.
Republic of Lucha | 465 Converse Alley
Run With Us | 235 N. Lake Ave.
Scalp Sanctuary | 1389 E. Washington Blvd.
Sharp Seating | 1737 E. Colorado Blvd.
Shopaholic Sample Sale | 13 Douglas Alley
Store 242 | 123 Morgan Alley
Sweet Red Peach | 319 S. Arroyo Parkway #6
Sybilline Records | 15 S. El Molino Ave.
Ten Thousand Villages | 885 E. California Blvd.
The Standard Design Group Nursery | 1950 Lincoln Ave.
Union Street Toys | 65 N. Madison Ave. Suite 103
Vroman's Bookstore | 695 E. Colorado Blvd.
Free Pasadena Transit
To further encourage local shopping and dining, Pasadena Transit will offer free rides on Friday, November 28, and Saturday, November 29. Visitors can easily access Pasadena’s retail areas, with schedules, maps, and real-time arrival information available at PasadenaTransit.net.
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