Authentically Yours, 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. #ShopPasadena
The City of Pasadena and Visit Pasadena have launched the "Authentically Yours, Pasadena" campaign to shine a spotlight on the small businesses that make Pasadena the charming and multicultural place that it is. Make the choice to shop local 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. #ShopPasadena
To promote everything Pasadena's neighborhoods have to offer, visit one of the welcome kiosks to grab an Authentically Pasadena canvas shopping tote to carry all your wonderful finds. Shopping totes are available on a first come, first serve basis and free for shoppers.
Welcome Station Locations
Civic Center Area
Frenchifornia
247 E. Colorado Boulevard
College Commercial Area
Daisy Mint
1218 E. Colorado Blvd.
Bubble Puff & Tea
1543 E. Colorado Blvd.
East Washington Commercial Area
Lavender & Honey
1383 E. Washington Blvd.
Southern Roots Gifts
1387 E. Washington Blvd.
Sidecca
1389 E. Washington Blvd.
Hastings Commercial Area
Good Luck Wine Shop
3225 E. Foothill Blvd.
Han’s Beauty Shoppe
3644 Foothill Blvd.
HeArt (South Fair Oaks Health & Arts Commercial Area)
Jones Coffee Roasters
693 S. Raymond Ave.
April Blooms
14 E. Bellevue Dr.
Cervecería Del Pueblo
141 W. Bellevue Dr., Suite 100
Lamanda Commercial Area
Colores de Mexico
2493 E. Colorado Blvd.
My Pet Garden
2245 E. Colorado Blvd.
Lincoln Commercial Area
Highlight Coffee
2071 Lincoln Ave.
Semolina Artisanal Pasta
1976 Lincoln Ave.
North Lake Commercial Area
Roma Market
918 N. Lake Ave.
Pasadena Roots
867 E. Washington Blvd.
Old Pasadena
Lather
40 W. Colorado Blvd.
MAUM General Store
13 Douglas Alley
Neon Retro Arcade
28 S. Raymond Ave.
Homage
100 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
Playhouse Village
Mercadito Monarca
696 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 19
Banter & Bliss Candle Co.
450 E. Colorado Blvd.
Vroman's Bookstore
695 E Colorado Blvd
South Lake Avenue DISTRICT
The Bee Cottage
496 S. Lake Ave.
Float Pasadena
380 S. Lake Ave.
Walnut Commercial Area
Pasadena Cyclery
1670 E. Walnut St.
Business Participation Options
Social Media Takeover
Businesses can participate in the “Authentically Yours” holiday shopping campaign by joining Instagram Takeovers on Saturday, November 26th. Campaign graphics are available below for download.
Graphic Overlay
Businesses can also apply a graphic overlay to their own business photos and post them to social media throughout the entire holiday season.
For assistance with applying the graphic overlay, send your photo and an email request marketing@visitpasadena.com.
Postcard Message
Businesses can fill out a postcard with a message of gratitude to the community and post it to social media. Postcards will be provided to any business that requests one.