Kenji’s Guidebook
Food scene
Everything on the menu is delicious and they are famous for their salads especially the Diane Salad. Their homemade chips and dip are addicting and you won't go wrong with any item on the menu.
14 locals recommend
Green Street Restaurant
146 Shoppers LnEverything on the menu is delicious and they are famous for their salads especially the Diane Salad. Their homemade chips and dip are addicting and you won't go wrong with any item on the menu.
This hip, energetic Japanese restaurant located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena, has great sushi and a full menu perfect for groups of friends, solo diners or first dates.
16 locals recommend
Sushi Roku Pasadena
33 Miller AlleyThis hip, energetic Japanese restaurant located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena, has great sushi and a full menu perfect for groups of friends, solo diners or first dates.
A lovely place for traditional tea anytime of the day. Weekends are crowded and it's best to make reservations but they do allow walk-ins. Perfect for birthday parties, bridal showers and celebrations. Prices are reasonable, service is great and this has been a Pasadena favorite for many years.
Tea Rose Garden
70 N Raymond AveA lovely place for traditional tea anytime of the day. Weekends are crowded and it's best to make reservations but they do allow walk-ins. Perfect for birthday parties, bridal showers and celebrations. Prices are reasonable, service is great and this has been a Pasadena favorite for many years.
Authentic and traditional English tea is served at the Rose Tree Cottage and as you walk in, you will immediately feel transported across the pond to merry ole' England!
6 locals recommend
Rose Tree Cottage
801 S Pasadena AveAuthentic and traditional English tea is served at the Rose Tree Cottage and as you walk in, you will immediately feel transported across the pond to merry ole' England!
A local favorite serving excellent steaks, seafood and pasta. A nice casual restaurant perfect for a date night or special occasion. Wine Spectator Award winner.
25 locals recommend
Parkway Grill
510 S Arroyo PkwyA local favorite serving excellent steaks, seafood and pasta. A nice casual restaurant perfect for a date night or special occasion. Wine Spectator Award winner.
The ever popular, top award-winning Italian restaurant located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena is a local favorite with delicious menu items and wonderful sweet treats. A wonderful place to dine al fresco and people watch or to celebrate getting together with friends or for a special occasion.
52 locals recommend
Mi Piace
25 E Colorado BlvdThe ever popular, top award-winning Italian restaurant located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena is a local favorite with delicious menu items and wonderful sweet treats. A wonderful place to dine al fresco and people watch or to celebrate getting together with friends or for a special occasion.
If you love steak, wine and great service, this is the place to go!
33 locals recommend
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
179 E Colorado BlvdIf you love steak, wine and great service, this is the place to go!
The Raymond Restaurant
1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue
Gus's BBQ
808 Fair Oaks AveCanoe House
805 Fair Oaks AveThe 35er
12 E Colorado BlvdIl Fornaio
24 W Union St
Yard House
13455 Maxella AveGreat Maple - Pasadena
300 E Colorado Blvd
Houston's
1550 Rosecrans AveThe Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía MarinaBuca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
11757 Harbor Blvd
True Food Kitchen
395 Santa Monica PlRamen Tatsunoya
16 N Fair Oaks AveLa Grande Orange Cafe
260 S Raymond Ave
Mijares Mexican Restaurant
145 Palmetto Dr
Marston's Restaurant
151 E Walnut StDelicious dim sum in a nice ambiance with prices to match. This is not your typical bargain dim sum.
18 locals recommend
Lunasia Dim Sum House
239 E Colorado BlvdDelicious dim sum in a nice ambiance with prices to match. This is not your typical bargain dim sum.
Gale's
452 S Fair Oaks AveCalifornia Pizza Kitchen at Pasadena
99 N Los Robles AveNick's Pasadena
336 S Lake AveKabuki Japanese Restaurant
88 W Colorado BlvdExcellent steak, seafood and service, perfect for a date night, special night out and celebrations.
12 locals recommend
Alexander's Steakhouse
111 N Los Robles AveExcellent steak, seafood and service, perfect for a date night, special night out and celebrations.
Saladang
363 S Fair Oaks AveAward-winning Thai as this popular local favorite.
Lucky Baldwin's Pub
17 S Raymond AveLocal fast-food joint with good burgers, fries and traditional American food and drinks. A block away from our Airbnb and it's open late.
21 locals recommend
Lucky Boy
640 S Arroyo PkwyLocal fast-food joint with good burgers, fries and traditional American food and drinks. A block away from our Airbnb and it's open late.
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyThe First and Original Trader Joe's Market and a block away from our Airbnb. Open daily until 9pm.
238 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1566 Colorado BlvdThe First and Original Trader Joe's Market and a block away from our Airbnb. Open daily until 9pm.
Established in Los Angeles in 1974, King Taco has 23 locations throughout Los Angeles county and is the go-to place for authentic tacos, sopes, burritos, nachos and more. This casual fast food place is open late and an "Angeleno" favorite.
20 locals recommend
King Taco
45 N Arroyo PkwyEstablished in Los Angeles in 1974, King Taco has 23 locations throughout Los Angeles county and is the go-to place for authentic tacos, sopes, burritos, nachos and more. This casual fast food place is open late and an "Angeleno" favorite.
Barney's Beanery
1037 Broxton Ave
Russell's
30 N Fair Oaks Ave
GRANVILLE
12345 Ventura Blvd
Arroyo Chop House
536 S Arroyo Pkwy
Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt StTop sushi with prices to match, located in a little hideaway in The Shops on Lake Ave
654 locals recommend
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StTop sushi with prices to match, located in a little hideaway in The Shops on Lake Ave
Pie'n Burger
913 E California BlvdThe Arbour
527 S Lake Ave
Celestino Ristorante & Bar
141 S Lake Ave
Mercado Pasadena
140 S Lake Ave
Smitty's Grill
110 S Lake AveRoscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Pasadena
830 N Lake AveMike & Anne's
1040 Mission StTwohey's Restaurant
424 Fair Oaks AveBistro 45
45 S Mentor AveNeighborhoods
A favorite local hangout with tons of shopping, restaurants and pubs. A popular spot for date night, friends getting together and parking is convenient and many Pasadena City parking lots are free for the first 90-min.
480 locals recommend
Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdA favorite local hangout with tons of shopping, restaurants and pubs. A popular spot for date night, friends getting together and parking is convenient and many Pasadena City parking lots are free for the first 90-min.
Sightseeing
World famous botanical gardens
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdWorld famous botanical gardens
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrPasadena Tournament Of Roses
391 S Orange Grove BlvdTake a tour or a walk around famous CalTech which is less than 10 minutes from our Airbnb!
121 locals recommend
California Institute of Technology
1200 E California BlvdTake a tour or a walk around famous CalTech which is less than 10 minutes from our Airbnb!
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdThe Gamble House
4 Westmoreland PlJet Propulsion Laboratory
4800 Oak Grove Dr
Kidspace Children's Museum
480 N Arroyo BlvdCity of Pasadena City Hall
300 S Raymond AvePasadena Ice Skating Center
300 E Green StThe Pasadena Playhouse
39 S El Molino AvePacific Asia Museum
46 N Los Robles AveThe Pasadena City College Flea Market is known primarily for selling antiques and collectibles, with the products varying from high-end antiques to rummage sale-type items. Over 400 vendors, this free and fun flea market is located in the PCC parking lots along the East and West sides of campus and held every first Sunday of the month.
https://pasadena.edu/community/flea-market/
39 locals recommend
Pasadena City College
1570 E Colorado BlvdThe Pasadena City College Flea Market is known primarily for selling antiques and collectibles, with the products varying from high-end antiques to rummage sale-type items. Over 400 vendors, this free and fun flea market is located in the PCC parking lots along the East and West sides of campus and held every first Sunday of the month.
https://pasadena.edu/community/flea-market/
A Noise Within Theatre
3352 E Foothill BlvdArmory Center for the Arts
145 N Raymond AvePampering and Relaxation
Get a massage, facial or spend a day here. Whatever you decide, all your stress and troubles will melt away in this wonderful spa oasis. Locals and visitors alike love this place!
20 locals recommend
Burke Williams
39 Mills PlGet a massage, facial or spend a day here. Whatever you decide, all your stress and troubles will melt away in this wonderful spa oasis. Locals and visitors alike love this place!
Activities
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center
360 N Arroyo Blvdhttps://www.rosebowlaquatics.org/
Eaton Canyon Falls Trail
Eaton Canyon Falls Trailhttps://www.ecnca.org/
Since 1999, the So. Pasadena Farmer's Market brings certified, California-grown produce directly from local farms rain or shine, every Thursday afternoon from 4-8pm (except Thanksgiving) and from 4-7pm in the Winter.
After shopping, don’t forget to explore the many nearby indie shops and restaurants that are often open late on market night
https://southpasadenafarmersmarket.org/
48 locals recommend
South Pasadena Farmers' Market
920 Meridian AveSince 1999, the So. Pasadena Farmer's Market brings certified, California-grown produce directly from local farms rain or shine, every Thursday afternoon from 4-8pm (except Thanksgiving) and from 4-7pm in the Winter.
After shopping, don’t forget to explore the many nearby indie shops and restaurants that are often open late on market night
https://southpasadenafarmersmarket.org/
For over 50 years the Rose Bowl Flea Market is the granddaddy of them all and is considered an outdoor mega event and is held the second Sunday of each month featuring over 2,500 vendors selling antiques and new and used items. Wear comfortable shoes and bring cash!
https://www.rgcshows.com/rose-bowl/
99 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Flea Market
1001 Rose Bowl DrFor over 50 years the Rose Bowl Flea Market is the granddaddy of them all and is considered an outdoor mega event and is held the second Sunday of each month featuring over 2,500 vendors selling antiques and new and used items. Wear comfortable shoes and bring cash!
https://www.rgcshows.com/rose-bowl/
The Ice House
24 N Mentor AveFun little arcade filled with old skool arcade games and pinball. Think Robotron, Ms. PacMan and more!
14 locals recommend
Neon Retro Arcade Pasadena
28 S Raymond AveFun little arcade filled with old skool arcade games and pinball. Think Robotron, Ms. PacMan and more!
Shopping
Great local bookstore filled with thousands of books, magazine, stationary, gifts and more. A wonderful place to shop, browse and have fun!
65 locals recommend
Vroman's Bookstore
695 E Colorado BlvdGreat local bookstore filled with thousands of books, magazine, stationary, gifts and more. A wonderful place to shop, browse and have fun!
Traveler advice
What to pack
Bring a light sweater for the evening
California has the best weather in the world and though we have sunny blue skies majority of the time, during the summer months of July and August, the temperatures will rise to the mid 80's and 90's, but at night it can get chilly, so bring a light sweater.