Guidebook for Pasadena
Food Scene
Small local business with delicious baked treats, coffee, sandwiches and large communal table within walking distance.
32 locals recommend
Europane Bakery + Cafe
345 E Colorado BlvdSmall local business with delicious baked treats, coffee, sandwiches and large communal table within walking distance.
The most delicious pie in LA! Within walking distance...Their earl grey tea cream pie is an absolute must!
118 locals recommend
The Pie Hole
714 Traction AveThe most delicious pie in LA! Within walking distance...Their earl grey tea cream pie is an absolute must!
Delicious and affordable Thai food, owned and operated by authentic Thai owners, 2 blocks away.
7 locals recommend
Chao Doi Thai Restaurant
680 N Los Robles AveDelicious and affordable Thai food, owned and operated by authentic Thai owners, 2 blocks away.
Within 15 minutes walking distance, fantastic sushi and their rolls are incredible! Absolutely Best and Delicious!
MAMA M SUSHI
29 E Holly StWithin 15 minutes walking distance, fantastic sushi and their rolls are incredible! Absolutely Best and Delicious!
Serving up organic coffee and tea, as well as salads, sandwiches and desserts, large patio and fountain, within walking distance.
288 locals recommend
Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt StServing up organic coffee and tea, as well as salads, sandwiches and desserts, large patio and fountain, within walking distance.
Essentials
Baja Ranch Market
475 Orange Grove BlvdLatin market - affordable produce and just 2 blocks away.
Close-by, unique and delicious foods, drinks, and other necessities at affordable prices.
202 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveClose-by, unique and delicious foods, drinks, and other necessities at affordable prices.
Pasadena Farmers Market
363 E Villa StLocal produce and other handmade goods within walking distance.
Experience the best of local sourced foods and goods every Sunday.
Old Pasadena Certified Farmers' Market
East Holly StreetExperience the best of local sourced foods and goods every Sunday.
A huge Whole Foods, with lots of organic and locally sourced whole foods, as well as the upper level for delicious prepared foods for your convenience.
306 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyA huge Whole Foods, with lots of organic and locally sourced whole foods, as well as the upper level for delicious prepared foods for your convenience.
Very low priced organic and whole foods, as well as prepared and bulk items.
58 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
39 N Rosemead BlvdVery low priced organic and whole foods, as well as prepared and bulk items.
Arts & Culture
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdA gem of a local art museum... within walking distance.
Walking distance, open-air amphitheater, FREE summer concerts with great world renowned talent, pack a picnic & blanket and enjoy!
7 locals recommend
Levitt Pavilion Pasadena
85 E Holly StWalking distance, open-air amphitheater, FREE summer concerts with great world renowned talent, pack a picnic & blanket and enjoy!
Spectacular LA cinema, reserved seating available, even 21 year old and over showings, within walking distance.
110 locals recommend
ArcLight Cinemas - Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdSpectacular LA cinema, reserved seating available, even 21 year old and over showings, within walking distance.
Fantastic venue, within walking distance, for a night out watching spectacular talent.
137 locals recommend
The Pasadena Playhouse
39 S El Molino AveFantastic venue, within walking distance, for a night out watching spectacular talent.
Sightseeing
City of Pasadena City Hall
300 S Raymond AveJust a few blocks away, beautiful Pasadena landmark.
Incredible and impressive private art collection and botanical gardens, $20 entry fee, but well worth it. Have tea in the rose garden and enjoy!
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdIncredible and impressive private art collection and botanical gardens, $20 entry fee, but well worth it. Have tea in the rose garden and enjoy!
Fabulous walking / hiking / biking trail. Wonderful way to go tour Pasadena and get out into the beautiful California outdoors!
11 locals recommend
Arroyo Seco Trail
Arroyo Seco TrailFabulous walking / hiking / biking trail. Wonderful way to go tour Pasadena and get out into the beautiful California outdoors!
Historic and world-renowned stadium, known for the football games on New Year's Eve and Rose parade. As well as the Flea Market every 2nd Saturday of the month.
575 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrHistoric and world-renowned stadium, known for the football games on New Year's Eve and Rose parade. As well as the Flea Market every 2nd Saturday of the month.
2 minute drive, visit a National Historic Landmark. Quintessential California architecture, an amazing example of Craftsman style home. Tours: Thurs-Sunday Noon-3PM.
157 locals recommend
The Gamble House
4 Westmoreland Pl2 minute drive, visit a National Historic Landmark. Quintessential California architecture, an amazing example of Craftsman style home. Tours: Thurs-Sunday Noon-3PM.
Artwork from Asia and the Pacific islands, within walking distance.
43 locals recommend
Pacific Asia Museum
46 N Los Robles AveArtwork from Asia and the Pacific islands, within walking distance.
Only museum solely dedicated to CA art. Walking distance.
43 locals recommend
Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA)
490 Union StOnly museum solely dedicated to CA art. Walking distance.
This ornate mansion, once
owned by chewing gum
mogul William Wrigley, Jr.,
was built between 1908
and 1914. Tours are offered Feb–August on Thursdays at
2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
391 S Orange Grove Blvd
391 South Orange Grove BoulevardThis ornate mansion, once
owned by chewing gum
mogul William Wrigley, Jr.,
was built between 1908
and 1914. Tours are offered Feb–August on Thursdays at
2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Everything Else
2 blocks away, full service laundry mat. Low prices and very convenient.
9 locals recommend
Launderland
4216 N Eagle Rock Blvd2 blocks away, full service laundry mat. Low prices and very convenient.
Visit Pasadena
300 E Green StCenter hub for meetings and conferences.
Huntington Hospital
100 W California BlvdEmergencies and health care
LA Fitness
201 S Lake AveEnjoy a workout. Contact them for a free weekly pass!
Walking distance, Gym with full amenities. Contact them for a free weekly pass.
10 locals recommend
24 Hour Fitness Sport
525 E Colorado BlvdWalking distance, Gym with full amenities. Contact them for a free weekly pass.
Day passes for Adults are only $12. Also has a gym with weight machines that you can use. Fabulous center for cooling off in the summer.
31 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center
360 N Arroyo BlvdDay passes for Adults are only $12. Also has a gym with weight machines that you can use. Fabulous center for cooling off in the summer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local, live music every night of the week (no cover charge!). Outdoor patio and inside bar with specialty featured craft draft beer and relaxed casual atmosphere in the heart of old town.
7 locals recommend
Old Towne Pub
66 N Fair Oaks AveLocal, live music every night of the week (no cover charge!). Outdoor patio and inside bar with specialty featured craft draft beer and relaxed casual atmosphere in the heart of old town.
Shopping
The Paseo
300 E Colorado BlvdOpen-air promenade with more than 60 local shops.
Nestled in the heart of Old Pasadena, One Colorado is a creative square where 19th-century architecture meets superlative shopping, alfresco dining, and free outdoor film festivals, music, & art.
11 locals recommend
One Colorado
41 Hugus AlleyNestled in the heart of Old Pasadena, One Colorado is a creative square where 19th-century architecture meets superlative shopping, alfresco dining, and free outdoor film festivals, music, & art.