Local Hikes in Nature
The Sam Merrill Trail to Echo Mountain will introduce visitors to the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains in Pasadena's backyard. It is a 5 mi. trail round trip, with roughly 1500 ft. gain in elevation.
Bring Water, snacks, sun protection, and a sweater just in case!
33 locals recommend
Echo Mountain Trail
Mount Lowe RoadThe Sam Merrill Trail to Echo Mountain will introduce visitors to the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains in Pasadena's backyard. It is a 5 mi. trail round trip, with roughly 1500 ft. gain in elevation.
Bring Water, snacks, sun protection, and a sweater just in case!
Hermit Falls is a local swimming hole in the mountains near Pasadena. The trailhead is a 20 minute drive from the property. The hike is about 1.5 miles, each way. The way back up is quite a climb, so take your time.
Bring snacks, water and a sweater, and a swimsuit if you dare!
Hermit Falls
Hermit Falls is a local swimming hole in the mountains near Pasadena. The trailhead is a 20 minute drive from the property. The hike is about 1.5 miles, each way. The way back up is quite a climb, so take your time.
Bring snacks, water and a sweater, and a swimsuit if you dare!
An easy 1 mile round trip hike will lead you to one of the most easily accessed falls in the San Gabriel front range. Use the opportunity to cool off on a hot day and to explore the nature around Pasadena!
19 locals recommend
Eaton Canyon Falls
1750 N Altadena DrAn easy 1 mile round trip hike will lead you to one of the most easily accessed falls in the San Gabriel front range. Use the opportunity to cool off on a hot day and to explore the nature around Pasadena!
Local Parks
This park is conveniently located a 5 minute walk from the property. It has a playground, turf and grass soccer fields, a swimming pool and community center, basketball courts and baseball diamonds.
Villa Parke
363 E Villa StThis park is conveniently located a 5 minute walk from the property. It has a playground, turf and grass soccer fields, a swimming pool and community center, basketball courts and baseball diamonds.
A Nice, quiet park in Nature with exercise equipment, lots of trees and sports fields
11 locals recommend
Brookside Park
360 N Arroyo BlvdA Nice, quiet park in Nature with exercise equipment, lots of trees and sports fields
A local public library not far from the property. There is a playground, skatepark, and a small water fountain park for kids to play in that is on during the summer.
La Pintoresca Branch Library
1355 N Raymond AveA local public library not far from the property. There is a playground, skatepark, and a small water fountain park for kids to play in that is on during the summer.
Food scene
Historic Old Town Pasadena is the Happenin'est place in Pasadena. Great for shopping or eating out, or for a local night on the town, Old Town Pasadena offers a multitude of options for locals and visitors alike.
480 locals recommend
Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdHistoric Old Town Pasadena is the Happenin'est place in Pasadena. Great for shopping or eating out, or for a local night on the town, Old Town Pasadena offers a multitude of options for locals and visitors alike.
Local Entertainment
The Academy movie theater show's movies for $3! The floors might be sticky, but at that price, that's ok! Generally shows movies that are moving out of mainstream theaters, about a month after release.
44 locals recommend
Regency Academy Cinemas
1003 E Colorado BlvdThe Academy movie theater show's movies for $3! The floors might be sticky, but at that price, that's ok! Generally shows movies that are moving out of mainstream theaters, about a month after release.
Laemmle's Playhouse 7 Movie theater is a local independent movie theater that shows independent, foreign and art films. If you want to get away from mainstream Hollywood, check this place out!
80 locals recommend
Laemmle's Playhouse 7
673 E Colorado BlvdLaemmle's Playhouse 7 Movie theater is a local independent movie theater that shows independent, foreign and art films. If you want to get away from mainstream Hollywood, check this place out!
This interactive hands-on museum is a great place for kids to explore and experiment with the natural world in a rich and controlled environment.
123 locals recommend
Kidspace Children's Museum
480 N Arroyo BlvdThis interactive hands-on museum is a great place for kids to explore and experiment with the natural world in a rich and controlled environment.
The Paseo
300 E Colorado BlvdGet your shopping on at the Paseo, Pasadena's open-air shopping mall!
Sightseeing
It's worth a visit to stroll in the Rose Garden at romantic Pasadena City Hall, which incorporates features of both Mediterranean Revival Style and Spanish Colonial Revival Style architecture.
Pro Tip: Cross the street just to the East and take a stroll among the fountains by California Pizza Kitchen!
Arguably the most iconic place in Los Angeles, the Griffith Observatory boasts stunning views of the LA basin, a world class science museum, and numerous hiking trails in Griffith Park.
Pro Tip: Park at the near the Greek theater and take the $0.50 / person bus up the hill, or take the Los Angeles Metro and catch the same bus at Sunset/ Vermont Station!
145 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory RoadArguably the most iconic place in Los Angeles, the Griffith Observatory boasts stunning views of the LA basin, a world class science museum, and numerous hiking trails in Griffith Park.
Pro Tip: Park at the near the Greek theater and take the $0.50 / person bus up the hill, or take the Los Angeles Metro and catch the same bus at Sunset/ Vermont Station!
Check out a genuine Gutenburg Bible and enjoy a stroll through the pristine and serene Garden's grounds!
Japanese Garden, Chinese Garden, Bonsai garden, Desert environment, and much more...
999 locals recommend
The Huntington Library
1151 Oxford RdCheck out a genuine Gutenburg Bible and enjoy a stroll through the pristine and serene Garden's grounds!
Japanese Garden, Chinese Garden, Bonsai garden, Desert environment, and much more...
City of Pasadena City Hall
300 S Raymond AveThe Gamble House is a craftsman style mansion built in the early 20th century by architects Greene & Greene. It was commissioned by the Gamble family of Proctor & Gamble fame. Tours are available, check it out at: https://gamblehouse.org/
157 locals recommend
The Gamble House
4 Westmoreland PlThe Gamble House is a craftsman style mansion built in the early 20th century by architects Greene & Greene. It was commissioned by the Gamble family of Proctor & Gamble fame. Tours are available, check it out at: https://gamblehouse.org/