Guidebook for Pasadena
Food Scene
Intelligentsia Coffee Pasadena Coffeebar
55 E Colorado Blvd Great coffee!
Amara Cafe & Restaurant
55 S Raymond AveBest Churros and Venezuelan coffee!
Lunasia Dim Sum House
239 E Colorado BlvdGood dim sum
Galanga Take Two
400 S Arroyo PkwyThai food. Awesome lunch deals 12 pm to 3 pm.
Slater's 50/50
6362 E Santa Ana Canyon RdGreat burgers!
Coolhaus
59 E Colorado BlvdBest unique ice cream flavors!
The Pie Hole
714 Traction Ave Many variations of pie!
Champagne-themed restaurant, good for special occasions.
7 locals recommend
POP Champagne Bar & Restaurant
33 Union StChampagne-themed restaurant, good for special occasions.
One of the best steak houses in LA. It's expensive, but here's a secret: go to their social hour, 5pm-6:30pm M-F, for significantly reduced prices, and try the Wagyu burger.
12 locals recommend
Alexander's Steakhouse
111 N Los Robles AveOne of the best steak houses in LA. It's expensive, but here's a secret: go to their social hour, 5pm-6:30pm M-F, for significantly reduced prices, and try the Wagyu burger.
A unique, fun coffee and dessert shop in Pasadena, on the border of Eagle Rock.
34 locals recommend
Little Flower
1424 W Colorado BlvdA unique, fun coffee and dessert shop in Pasadena, on the border of Eagle Rock.
Marston's Restaurant
151 E Walnut StGreat local restaurant.
Russell's
30 N Fair Oaks AveGreat local restaurant.
Meat District Co.
69 N Raymond AveMeat. Lots and lots of meat. Frequent deals on Groupon.
Copa Vida
70 S Raymond AveCute, modern coffee shop, often has live music.
Drinks & Nightlife
The 35er
12 E Colorado BlvdClub 54 Lounge- 21 and over
White Horse Lounge
41 S De Lacey AveBar Celona
38 E Colorado BlvdTapas bar
Congregation Ale House Pasadena Chapter
300 South Raymond AvenueGood craft beer
Arts & Culture
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdPasadena Museum of History
470 W Walnut StEssentials
Trader Joe's
1566 Colorado Blvd The ORIGINAL Trader Joe’s!
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyParks & Nature
Wonderful garden to explore.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdWonderful garden to explore.
Eaton Canyon
1801-1945 Veranada AvePopular hiking trail in Pasadena with waterfall. Dog friendly.
Another great hike, a bit more challenging than Eaton Canyon, but with more greenery and a waterfall at the finish line.
Sturtevant Falls Hiking Trailhead
Forest Route 2N40Another great hike, a bit more challenging than Eaton Canyon, but with more greenery and a waterfall at the finish line.
Spacious, green park in Pasadena near the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center. Perfect for enjoying the sun or playing frisbee,
11 locals recommend
Brookside Park
360 N Arroyo BlvdSpacious, green park in Pasadena near the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center. Perfect for enjoying the sun or playing frisbee,
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Dr150 acre botanical garden in the neighboring city of La Canada.
Sightseeing
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrEverything Else
Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado Blvd