Pasadena, California

Things to Do

Whether you're a foodie, culture vulture, nature lover, music chaser, movie fanatic, fine art aficionado, or history buff, there's more than enough in Pasadena to keep you busy. Here are the best things to do, from shopping boutiques and breathtaking museums to trendy restaurant bars and lush outdoor adventure.

In Pasadena, California's history and heritage is met with palm-lined streets, ornate architecture, national landmarks, popular art & cultural institutions, shopping boutiques, and ethnically diverse food. Explore the “Crown of the Valley” solo or as a group to discover what makes the city one of Los Angeles’ unique hidden gems.

Pasadena is home to over 30 nationally registered historic districts, including the thriving downtown neighborhoods that offer shops, bars and restaurants in well-preserved turn-of-the-century buildings.

View of donuts being boxed at Hello You're Welcome in Pasadena, CA.
Vegetarian/Vegan Options

Hello You're Welcome

HYW is a place where cultures converge through food heritage, incorporating the flavors of Rwanda, South America, Morocco, and Sicily into their donut lines...

Shopping

Homage

Homage has a little bit for everyone. It's almost guaranteed that you will find something that catches your eye, and probably so much more. Their carefully...

Howard Johnson hotel
Motels & Inns

Howard Johnson Pasadena

Howard Johnson Pasadena is located across the street from Pasadena City College, and within walking distance to Caltech. The Huntington is 1 mile away (1.6...

Motels & Inns

Hyland Inn

The Hyland Inn near Pasadena Civic Center is minutes from downtown Los Angeles, Burbank, Arcadia and San Marino. Additional area attractions include the...

Landmarks

Ice House Comedy Club

Legendary Comedy Club. Since opening in 1960, many renowned comedians have graced the Ice House Comedy Club stage. As the oldest comedy club in the nation,...

Movie Theaters

IPIC Theaters

Pasadena Movie Theater A pioneer of the dine-in theater concept, IPIC® Theaters' mission is to a create an unforgettable experience for guests. IPIC Theaters'...

JPL museum
Historic Building

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)

NASA Facility in PasadenaJPL is a research, development, and flight center for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), it is operated and...

Shopping

Kimono no Kobeya

Located in the Burlington Arcade, Kimono no Kobeya is a boutique shop with the largest selection of authentic Japanese kimonos on this side of the Pacific....

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Outdoor Dining

La Grande Orange Café

AT&SF Train Depot. La Grande Orange Café gives new life to an old train depot — the space was formerly a Santa Fe Railway depot, later Amtrak took over, and...