Guidebook for Pasadena
Arts & Culture
Pasadena is so lucky to have this amazing art collection and sculpture garden. Heads up, it's CLOSED on Tuesday's!
485 locals recommend
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdPasadena is so lucky to have this amazing art collection and sculpture garden. Heads up, it's CLOSED on Tuesday's!
Stunning collection of artwork, library and amazing gardens. A MUST SEE! (note: closed on Tuesdays)
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdStunning collection of artwork, library and amazing gardens. A MUST SEE! (note: closed on Tuesdays)
Our own Pasadena Symphony and Pops performs right here at the Convention Center, as well as many other entertainment groups.
67 locals recommend
Visit Pasadena
300 E Green StOur own Pasadena Symphony and Pops performs right here at the Convention Center, as well as many other entertainment groups.
Parks & Nature
An easy place to walk or bike for an hour. A flat 3 mile walk, all skill levels, around the outer pavements that loops around the Rose Bowl and the Brookside golf course. There are dirt trails to use as well on the other side of the street.
575 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrAn easy place to walk or bike for an hour. A flat 3 mile walk, all skill levels, around the outer pavements that loops around the Rose Bowl and the Brookside golf course. There are dirt trails to use as well on the other side of the street.
Peaceful place to walk on the trail. We love the educational & environmental work that they do.
167 locals recommend
Eaton Canyon
1801-1945 Veranada AvePeaceful place to walk on the trail. We love the educational & environmental work that they do.
Entertainment & Activities
A wonderful, historical place to experience live theatre. We like to walk there and have dinner before the show at El Portal Restaurant.
137 locals recommend
The Pasadena Playhouse
39 S El Molino AveA wonderful, historical place to experience live theatre. We like to walk there and have dinner before the show at El Portal Restaurant.
Landmark Pasadena Playhouse
Thought provoking films within walking distance.
Food Scene
Starbucks
300 E Colorado BlvdA standard cup of coffee.
Good Coffee & bakery, lively atmosphere with outdoor seating. Some vegetarian items on the menu.
288 locals recommend
Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt StGood Coffee & bakery, lively atmosphere with outdoor seating. Some vegetarian items on the menu.
Good build your own pizza place and right next door to the Landmark Movie Theatre and Vroman's Bookstore.
84 locals recommend
Blaze Pizza
667 E Colorado BlvdGood build your own pizza place and right next door to the Landmark Movie Theatre and Vroman's Bookstore.
Wide selection on the menu. And of course, who doesn't love cheesecake?!
494 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía MarinaWide selection on the menu. And of course, who doesn't love cheesecake?!
One of our favs to walk to for authentic Mexican food. It's in the Playhouse District. The bonus is that Breakfast is available all day.
ANAYA'S RESTAURANT
One of our favs to walk to for authentic Mexican food. It's in the Playhouse District. The bonus is that Breakfast is available all day.
Everything on Malbec's menu is delicious and the service is the best!
24 locals recommend
Malbec Argentinean Cuisine
1001 E Green StEverything on Malbec's menu is delicious and the service is the best!
The menu has a wide variety of choices. Their Zucchini Bread is yummy. Breakfast or Brunch is a fav time to go there. It is not on Green Street though, so make sure to look for their address on Shopper's Lane (nearby Green Street and Lake Ave, tucked away from the busy street).
14 locals recommend
Green Street Restaurant
146 Shoppers LnThe menu has a wide variety of choices. Their Zucchini Bread is yummy. Breakfast or Brunch is a fav time to go there. It is not on Green Street though, so make sure to look for their address on Shopper's Lane (nearby Green Street and Lake Ave, tucked away from the busy street).
Sightseeing
The Rose Parade starts around this location and goes for 5 miles. We just walk 5-6 blocks to Colorado Blvd. to see the parade on New Years.
Check out www.tournamentofroses.com for more info.
11 locals recommend
Pasadena Tournament Of Roses
391 S Orange Grove BlvdThe Rose Parade starts around this location and goes for 5 miles. We just walk 5-6 blocks to Colorado Blvd. to see the parade on New Years.
Check out www.tournamentofroses.com for more info.
Best Architecture Craftsman Style, Green & Green House Tour. From their website, "One-hour docent-led tours are available to the public Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday. Tours begin at 10:30am Tues, 10:30am Thurs-Fri-Sat and 12noon Sun. Advance Ticket reservations recommended."
157 locals recommend
The Gamble House
4 Westmoreland PlBest Architecture Craftsman Style, Green & Green House Tour. From their website, "One-hour docent-led tours are available to the public Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday. Tours begin at 10:30am Tues, 10:30am Thurs-Fri-Sat and 12noon Sun. Advance Ticket reservations recommended."
Shopping
Busy Grocery Store with fresh produce, easy to walk to.
A family owned business and a Pasadena tradition to hear great authors.
65 locals recommend
Vroman's Bookstore
695 E Colorado BlvdA family owned business and a Pasadena tradition to hear great authors.
Baja Ranch Market
475 Orange Grove BlvdOnly 2 blocks away, easy to walk.
One mile away, with good fresh produce. Salad Bar, and lots of items ready made for lunch, dinner, or any excursion. Staff is friendly.
60 locals recommend
Vallarta Supermarkets
13051 Victory BlvdOne mile away, with good fresh produce. Salad Bar, and lots of items ready made for lunch, dinner, or any excursion. Staff is friendly.
Ralphs
160 N Lake AveNothing beats the convince of Trader Joe's! A 10 minute drive, 2 miles from here. It is located at the top of the parking structure.
202 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveNothing beats the convince of Trader Joe's! A 10 minute drive, 2 miles from here. It is located at the top of the parking structure.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Ice House
24 N Mentor AveBecause we all need humor and laughter in our life!
Excellent selection of craft beer. We recommend the Fish & Chips. Near Pasadena City College.
17 locals recommend
Lucky Baldwins Trappiste
1770 E Colorado BlvdExcellent selection of craft beer. We recommend the Fish & Chips. Near Pasadena City College.