Guidebook for Pasadena

Craig
Guidebook for Pasadena

Food Scene

It's local and they serve Klatch Coffee. They have a deli and a toast bar.
40 locals recommend
Lavender & Honey® Espresso Bar
1383 E Washington Blvd
40 locals recommend
It's local and they serve Klatch Coffee. They have a deli and a toast bar.
They serve Stumptown Coffee and have a signature Orchata coffee drink.
13 locals recommend
Café de Leche
2477 Lake Ave
13 locals recommend
They serve Stumptown Coffee and have a signature Orchata coffee drink.
They roast their own beans and have a huge display of sweet and savory bakery items. If you want to sit down and enjoy the rustic environment while drinking a good cup of coffee, then this is your place.
24 locals recommend
Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters
260 Allen Ave
24 locals recommend
They roast their own beans and have a huge display of sweet and savory bakery items. If you want to sit down and enjoy the rustic environment while drinking a good cup of coffee, then this is your place.
So many cute stores and food places. It's an up and coming area that is super hipster.
297 locals recommend
Art District
Traction Avenue
297 locals recommend
So many cute stores and food places. It's an up and coming area that is super hipster.
This spot is by Griffith Park.
310 locals recommend
Alcove
1929 Hillhurst Ave
310 locals recommend
This spot is by Griffith Park.
Beer, sausage and fries.
194 locals recommend
Wurstküche
800 East 3rd Street
194 locals recommend
Beer, sausage and fries.
Best donuts ever, it's worth the drive. All of their donuts are fresh and can only sit for 45 minutes before they put out a new batch. Some of our favorites include the maple bacon and vanilla twist. They also have their first location in Costa Mesa, CA.
40 locals recommend
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
631 Wilshire Blvd
40 locals recommend
Best donuts ever, it's worth the drive. All of their donuts are fresh and can only sit for 45 minutes before they put out a new batch. Some of our favorites include the maple bacon and vanilla twist. They also have their first location in Costa Mesa, CA.
51 locals recommend
Copa Vida
70 S Raymond Ave
51 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Pasadena Coffeebar
55 E Colorado Blvd
50 locals recommend
Don't miss out on their coconut cream pie and cheesesteak egg rolls. They have a great happy hour!
9 locals recommend
Del Frisco's Grille
1551 Ocean Ave
9 locals recommend
Don't miss out on their coconut cream pie and cheesesteak egg rolls. They have a great happy hour!
Wahoo's Fish Taco
264 South Lake Avenue
52 locals recommend
Mi Piace
25 E Colorado Blvd
52 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
Paul Martin's American Grill
455 S Lake Ave
15 locals recommend
Made famous by Obama.
33 locals recommend
Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Pasadena
830 N Lake Ave
33 locals recommend
Made famous by Obama.
Artisan Ice Cream, delicious. They sometimes have ice cream making classes available.
47 locals recommend
Carmela Ice Cream
2495 E Washington Blvd
47 locals recommend
Artisan Ice Cream, delicious. They sometimes have ice cream making classes available.
They have breakfast to dinner. They serve heirloom coffee and their food is amazing.
288 locals recommend
Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt St
288 locals recommend
They have breakfast to dinner. They serve heirloom coffee and their food is amazing.

Sightseeing

There is an aquatic center, walking, running and biking trails, concerts and sporting events.
575 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Dr
575 locals recommend
There is an aquatic center, walking, running and biking trails, concerts and sporting events.
14 locals recommend
Pasadena Museum of History
470 W Walnut St
14 locals recommend
Beautiful old architecual buidlings.
91 locals recommend
City of Pasadena City Hall
300 S Raymond Ave
91 locals recommend
Beautiful old architecual buidlings.
This is the Tournament House where you can take tours and learn about the historic Rose Parade.
11 locals recommend
Pasadena Tournament Of Roses
391 S Orange Grove Blvd
11 locals recommend
This is the Tournament House where you can take tours and learn about the historic Rose Parade.
16 locals recommend
TMZ Tour
16 locals recommend
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
2744 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

485 locals recommend
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado Blvd
485 locals recommend

Shopping

Historic Old Town in Pasadena is located on Colorado Ave. This is where the famous televised Rose Parade is every year on January 1st.
38 locals recommend
De Lacey Park&Walk Structure
45 S De Lacey Ave
38 locals recommend
Historic Old Town in Pasadena is located on Colorado Ave. This is where the famous televised Rose Parade is every year on January 1st.
They have a movie theatre, dining and restaurants.
117 locals recommend
The Paseo
300 E Colorado Blvd
117 locals recommend
They have a movie theatre, dining and restaurants.
This is the closest indoor shopping mall by the Santa Anita horse tracks.
28 locals recommend
Westfield Mall Santa Anita station
28 locals recommend
This is the closest indoor shopping mall by the Santa Anita horse tracks.

Parks & Nature

At some times during the year, you can see a waterfall. This is the most popular place for hiking in this area.
167 locals recommend
Eaton Canyon
1801-1945 Veranada Ave
167 locals recommend
At some times during the year, you can see a waterfall. This is the most popular place for hiking in this area.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 locals recommend

Essentials

7 locals recommend
Vons
2253 Colorado Boulevard
7 locals recommend
30 locals recommend
ALDI
2246 Lake Ave
30 locals recommend
Rite Aid
1421 E Washington Blvd
59 locals recommend
Huntington Hospital
100 W California Blvd
59 locals recommend
306 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo Pkwy
306 locals recommend
202 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake Ave
202 locals recommend
306 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo Pkwy
306 locals recommend

Getting Around

This is for the metro train. Look on Metro.net for bus and train routes.
22 locals recommend
Lake Station
340 N Lake Ave
22 locals recommend
This is for the metro train. Look on Metro.net for bus and train routes.
Avis Car Rental
570 N Lake Ave