Guidebook for Pasadena
Food Scene
Delicious pastries and bistro fare from well-known candymaker and chef, Christine Moore. Try the sea salt caramels and visit the gift job for unusual items.
36 locals recommend
Lincoln
1992 Lincoln AveDelicious pastries and bistro fare from well-known candymaker and chef, Christine Moore. Try the sea salt caramels and visit the gift job for unusual items.
Drinks & Nightlife
Altadena Ale & Wine House
2329 N Fair Oaks AveGreat wine selection, fun local hangout.
Arts & Culture
Quintessential craftsman masterpiece by Greene & Greene. Open to the public.
157 locals recommend
The Gamble House
4 Westmoreland PlQuintessential craftsman masterpiece by Greene & Greene. Open to the public.
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdEuropean paintings and sculpture
World-famous library, art collection, and botanical gardens. Don't miss the cactus garden
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdWorld-famous library, art collection, and botanical gardens. Don't miss the cactus garden
Dedicated to California artists from 1850 to the present
43 locals recommend
Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA)
490 Union StDedicated to California artists from 1850 to the present
Pasadena Museum of History
470 W Walnut StLocal history and interesting exhibits
Sightseeing
Iconic domed building, Pawnee City Hall on TV show, Parks & Rec
91 locals recommend
City of Pasadena City Hall
300 S Raymond AveIconic domed building, Pawnee City Hall on TV show, Parks & Rec
Colorado Street Bridge
504 W Colorado BlvdIconic image of Pasadena
Essentials
Walking distance; great deli, bakery, and nut sections. Ethnic offerings, especially middle eastern
37 locals recommend
Super King Markets
2260 Lincoln AveWalking distance; great deli, bakery, and nut sections. Ethnic offerings, especially middle eastern
Trader Joe's
2462 Honolulu AveQuick drive on freeway, exit Foothill and turn left
Ralphs
521 Foothill BlvdQuick drive on freeway, exit Foothill and turn left
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveUpscale grocery; great produce, deli, and bakery
Shopping
The Paseo
300 E Colorado BlvdOld Pasadena
23 E Colorado Blvd Tons of shops, nightlife, and restaurants
Vroman's Bookstore
695 E Colorado BlvdSouthern California's oldest and largest bookstore
Parks & Nature
Eaton Canyon
1801-1945 Veranada AveGreat hiking, interesting small nature center
Tremendous trails, views, and camping. Be sure to drive cautiously
51 locals recommend
Angeles National Forest
12371 Little Tujunga Canyon RdTremendous trails, views, and camping. Be sure to drive cautiously
Very large botanical garden, great for picnics (charge for entry)
193 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Arboretum
301 N Baldwin AveVery large botanical garden, great for picnics (charge for entry)
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso DrFamous camellia plants and tea garden (charge for entry)