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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.
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage

Pasadena is your gateway to one of the biggest hubs of Asian Pacific American culture - the San Gabriel Valley. AAPI...
Pasadena Boba Trail: Sipping Along Route 66

Rooted in local Asian American history and cultural relevance, Pasadena’s boba culture is a vibrant celebration of the...
The Brunch Guide to Pasadena: 5 Ways to Brunch

Brunch is back and leisurely weekend feasts have officially been revived across Pasadena, where even the brunch is a...
Summer of Music & Festivals

Planning your perfect endless summer? Add Pasadena to your calendar and be a part of the summer lineup of music...

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.

Architecture

From historic architectural marvels to heavenly craftsman homes, there are over 30 nationally registered historic districts packed into 23 square...

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Pasadena Shopping Destinations, Vintage Finds, Antique, One-of-a-kind, Southern California, Things to Do

Shop Pasadena

Shopping in Pasadena is a popular recreational activity, set against the backdrop of ornate buildings and historic landmarks, the one-of-a-kind shops...

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Pasadena Shopping, Bookstore, Things to Do

Bookstores & Comic...

Are you tired of the same old bookstore chains? Have you read enough "New York Times Best-Sellers" to make your eyes go dry?

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Norton Simon Museum

Museums

Pasadena is known for its abundance of renowned cultural institutions, many within walking distance of one another.

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Pasadena Civic Auditorium

Music and Theater

Do you accidentally give driving directions using stage left and stage right? Is your go-to dance move the jazz square?

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Restaurants &...

Trying new cuisines is one of the most thrilling experiences for taste buds and cultural immersion. Pasadena is home to over 650 restaurants, where...

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Pasadena Hotels

Places to Stay

Choosing Pasadena as your home base for any trip to the Los Angeles area is a smart strategy. From here, you’ll have fast, easy access to downtown...

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Hiking at Angeles National Forest

Outdoor & Wellness

With temperate weather, ample wildlife, and natural areas, Pasadena is home to the ancestral lands of the Hahamog'na band of Tongva people. They...

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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.

District Guide
Old Pasadena Street

Old Pasadena

With 22 blocks designated as a National Register Historic District, Old Pasadena abounds with impeccably restored late 19th and early 20th-century...

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convention center exterior

Civic Center...

The Civic Center District is a vibrant zone that sits between Old Pasadena and The Playhouse Village. The beautiful Beaux-Arts and Mediterranean...

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Pasadena Arts

Playhouse Village

The artsy Playhouse Village is home to the renowned Pasadena Playhouse along with museums, galleries, eateries, and a smattering of independent...

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South Lake Avenue

South Lake Avenue

South Lake is a 12-block stretch of boutiques, restaurants, and purveyors of beauty, health, and wellness. Major national chain stores like Macy’s...

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Saga Motor Hotel
Motels & Inns

Saga Motor Hotel

Route 66 Motel. Built in 1957, the Saga Motor Hotel was designed by architect Harold Zook to catch the eye of passing motorists along Route 66. The 70-room...

Santa anita park, horse racing
Outdoors

Santa Anita Park

Santa Anita Park. Considered one of the world's most beautiful race tracks, Santa Anita is home to numerous prestigious races including the Santa Anita Derby,...
Outdoors

Spenga

Spenga is a great work out location in Pasadena where people are falling in love with their signature Spin, Strength & Yoga! This small business is owned by...
Shopping

Tac-Tile Mountain

Tac-tile Mountain is a new go-to lifestyle shop of highly curated gifts and objects for the home founded by couple Scarlett Patterson and Nico Yaryan located...

1894 Wine Bar, vroman's bookstore
Bar

The 1894 Wine Bar

The 1894 Wine bar is the perfect place to enjoy decadent drinks after spending hours exploring through the historic Vroman’s Bookstore. Bring your loved ones...
Shopping

The Dog Bakery

Do you love your dog? Then you should spoil them with a special treat from The Dog Bakery. Tucked down lively Mills Alley, just off the epicenter of Old...

Whistle Stop
Shopping

The Original Whistle Stop

The Original Whistle Stop is Pasadena's retail model hobby shop for model trains, brass trains, railroad locomotives, rolling stock, parts, buildings, scenery,...

Paseo, shopping
On the Parade Route

The Paseo

Shopping in Pasadena. Located in Pasadena's Civic Center district along historic Colorado Boulevard, The Paseo (formerly Paseo Colorado) is an open-air...
Shopping

The Soap Kitchen

The Soap Kitchen is a mother/daughter business established in Old Pasadena, California in 2003. All soaps are handmade from scratch, hand-cut, and hand-wrapped...

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