Guidebook for Pasadena
Shopping
In case you forget something or need to grab those random things you didn't plan on getting....Target is around the corner from us!
726 locals recommend
Target
735 S Figueroa StIn case you forget something or need to grab those random things you didn't plan on getting....Target is around the corner from us!
Old Town Pasadena offers plenty of shopping and eateries. Featured stores include: Apple, Pottery Barn, Crate&Barrel, Zara, Tiffany & Co, H&M, Urban Outfitters, J. Crew, Cheesecake Factory and Lette.
480 locals recommend
Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdOld Town Pasadena offers plenty of shopping and eateries. Featured stores include: Apple, Pottery Barn, Crate&Barrel, Zara, Tiffany & Co, H&M, Urban Outfitters, J. Crew, Cheesecake Factory and Lette.
Retail Shopping and ArcLight Movie Theater can be found here. Reserve your seats online in advance to avoid those bad seats! Located across the street from the Pasadena Convention Center.
117 locals recommend
The Paseo
300 E Colorado BlvdRetail Shopping and ArcLight Movie Theater can be found here. Reserve your seats online in advance to avoid those bad seats! Located across the street from the Pasadena Convention Center.
Essentials
Plenty of healthy food options, and bulk treats. We like to stop by here and stock up on snacks before a morning hike. They open at 7am.
58 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
39 N Rosemead BlvdPlenty of healthy food options, and bulk treats. We like to stop by here and stock up on snacks before a morning hike. They open at 7am.
Trader Joe's has a cult following for their foods. We are members of that cult.
22 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
467 N Rosemead BlvdTrader Joe's has a cult following for their foods. We are members of that cult.
A true one-stop shop! Wholefoods offers everything from organic health foods, fresh produce, hot prepared foods, massages and the newly added restaurant/bar The Shuffle Bar! This place has it all!
306 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyA true one-stop shop! Wholefoods offers everything from organic health foods, fresh produce, hot prepared foods, massages and the newly added restaurant/bar The Shuffle Bar! This place has it all!
Everything Else
If you need to rent a car while you visit, a convenient location is a short walk away.
109 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1890 E Colorado BlvdIf you need to rent a car while you visit, a convenient location is a short walk away.
The Historic Rose Bowl Stadium is a 15 min drive away. Or you can take the Metro Gold Line exit the train at Memorial Park Station in Pasadena. Follow signs to the Shuttle pick-up location at Parsons.
575 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrThe Historic Rose Bowl Stadium is a 15 min drive away. Or you can take the Metro Gold Line exit the train at Memorial Park Station in Pasadena. Follow signs to the Shuttle pick-up location at Parsons.
LA Fitness
355 N Rosemead BlvdConvenient location for all your sweaty needs.
Our dog Rosie's favorite place to go! This dog park offers a large area for big dogs and a separate area for smaller dogs. This park is one of the best in the area. Closed on Tuesdays for cleaning.
Alice's Dog Park
3026 E Orange Grove BlvdOur dog Rosie's favorite place to go! This dog park offers a large area for big dogs and a separate area for smaller dogs. This park is one of the best in the area. Closed on Tuesdays for cleaning.
Bank of America Financial Center
3555 East Foothill BoulevardBank of America is a short drive away.
Sightseeing
Take the Metro Gold Line (light rail train) to Union Station, which is the central hub for public transportation in LA. The building itself is a tourist attraction.
22 locals recommend
Sierra Madre Villa Station
Take the Metro Gold Line (light rail train) to Union Station, which is the central hub for public transportation in LA. The building itself is a tourist attraction.
Beautiful Art Collections, Botanical Gardens and Library make this a great stop for nature and art lovers.
General Admission Weekday: $23
General Admission Weekend: $25
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdBeautiful Art Collections, Botanical Gardens and Library make this a great stop for nature and art lovers.
General Admission Weekday: $23
General Admission Weekend: $25
Aileen loves gardening and nature, so this is one of her favorite places to explore on a weekend afternoon.
General Admission: $9
238 locals recommend
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso DrAileen loves gardening and nature, so this is one of her favorite places to explore on a weekend afternoon.
General Admission: $9
Eaton Canyon Falls Trail is a 3.4 mile out and back trail located near Pasadena, that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking & nature trips.
42 locals recommend
Eaton Canyon Falls Trail
Eaton Canyon Falls TrailEaton Canyon Falls Trail is a 3.4 mile out and back trail located near Pasadena, that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking & nature trips.
We like this hike since its not too crowded, and the views are great. We would rate it as a moderate hike that can be finished in about 3 hours.
33 locals recommend
Monrovia Canyon Park
1200 N Canyon BlvdWe like this hike since its not too crowded, and the views are great. We would rate it as a moderate hike that can be finished in about 3 hours.
Not far from the Rose Bowl, hides the house that was used in the 'Back to the Future' movie! Yes, Doc Brown's house! Great Scott!
157 locals recommend
The Gamble House
4 Westmoreland PlNot far from the Rose Bowl, hides the house that was used in the 'Back to the Future' movie! Yes, Doc Brown's house! Great Scott!
Arts & Culture
The Pasadena Convention Center hosts a number of events, meetings and entertainment.
67 locals recommend
Visit Pasadena
300 E Green StThe Pasadena Convention Center hosts a number of events, meetings and entertainment.
The Norton is a great way to spend a quiet afternoon exploring art and enjoying the outdoors.
Adult Admission: $12
Students with ID: FREE
485 locals recommend
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdThe Norton is a great way to spend a quiet afternoon exploring art and enjoying the outdoors.
Adult Admission: $12
Students with ID: FREE
Food Scene
Starbucks
300 E Huntington DrShort walk away from your favorite warm treat.
Din Tai Fung is famous for their delicious dumplings and treats. Expect an hour long wait to be seated. Our favorite alternative is Luscious Dumplings, with little to no waiting time.
125 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
400 S Baldwin AveDin Tai Fung is famous for their delicious dumplings and treats. Expect an hour long wait to be seated. Our favorite alternative is Luscious Dumplings, with little to no waiting time.
One of our favorite go-to restaurants. We love their Juicy Pork Soup Dumplings, Pork Crap Soup Dumplings and Seaweed Salad. Typical bill for the two of us is about $25 including tip.
7 locals recommend
Luscious Dumplings
919 W Duarte RdOne of our favorite go-to restaurants. We love their Juicy Pork Soup Dumplings, Pork Crap Soup Dumplings and Seaweed Salad. Typical bill for the two of us is about $25 including tip.
Au79 Tea Express
1671 E Colorado BlvdGood place for some milk tea and boba.
So many yummy Asian pastries are served here. We recommend the Mango Mochi found at the counter. Glen loves to munch on the Dragon Tail (Chinese Donuts).
14 locals recommend
JJ Bakery
1130 S Baldwin AveSo many yummy Asian pastries are served here. We recommend the Mango Mochi found at the counter. Glen loves to munch on the Dragon Tail (Chinese Donuts).
One of our favorite local ice cream spots. They have a rotating menu of gourmet flavors that you will love!
7 locals recommend
Mother Moo Creamery
17 Kersting CtOne of our favorite local ice cream spots. They have a rotating menu of gourmet flavors that you will love!
Lemonade serves gourmet food – cafeteria style. This is located in a shopping area East of Old Town Pasadena that offers Macy's, Ross, Pier 1 Imports and more.
516 locals recommend
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdLemonade serves gourmet food – cafeteria style. This is located in a shopping area East of Old Town Pasadena that offers Macy's, Ross, Pier 1 Imports and more.
Hook serves up some tasty burgers. We love the Hickory Burger and fries. Skip the milkshakes here, since they aren't the greatest.
12 locals recommend
Hook Burger
6201 CA-27Hook serves up some tasty burgers. We love the Hickory Burger and fries. Skip the milkshakes here, since they aren't the greatest.
Urth serves great brunch options, coffee and treats. Their outdoor seating is perfect for enjoying the California weather.
288 locals recommend
Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt StUrth serves great brunch options, coffee and treats. Their outdoor seating is perfect for enjoying the California weather.
World Famous Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles has a location in Pasadena!
33 locals recommend
Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Pasadena
830 N Lake AveWorld Famous Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles has a location in Pasadena!
A bit on the pricey side, Cafe Maji is a hidden gem of tasty dishes, coffee and teas. We love their lattes, sandwiches and ginger tea! Located on top of a gym of all places!? The café is adorable!
7 locals recommend
Cafe Maji
56 E Duarte RdA bit on the pricey side, Cafe Maji is a hidden gem of tasty dishes, coffee and teas. We love their lattes, sandwiches and ginger tea! Located on top of a gym of all places!? The café is adorable!
Our favorite ramen spot in the area! We highly recommend their Tan Tan Mein Ramen served hot. The cold version is good as well. Its a fast-paced noodle house thats perfect for quick meals. Soo good!
11 locals recommend
Ramen Yukinoya
1423 S Baldwin AveOur favorite ramen spot in the area! We highly recommend their Tan Tan Mein Ramen served hot. The cold version is good as well. Its a fast-paced noodle house thats perfect for quick meals. Soo good!
A charming coffee spot with plenty of seating options. The crowd is very hip and trendy, so you'll get a good sense of the Pasadena culture visiting Copa Vida.
51 locals recommend
Copa Vida
70 S Raymond AveA charming coffee spot with plenty of seating options. The crowd is very hip and trendy, so you'll get a good sense of the Pasadena culture visiting Copa Vida.
Unique Venezuelan Flavors, great for breakfast & lunch. Original gluten free bar: Arepas & Patacones - Full espresso bar, locally roasted coffee by Jones Coffee. Our favorite treats are their churros!
17 locals recommend
Amara Cafe & Restaurant
55 S Raymond AveUnique Venezuelan Flavors, great for breakfast & lunch. Original gluten free bar: Arepas & Patacones - Full espresso bar, locally roasted coffee by Jones Coffee. Our favorite treats are their churros!
Right in the heart of Old Town Pasadena Intelligentsia Coffee house is a great hangout spot to share a cup of coffee. Great decor and ambiance.
50 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Pasadena Coffeebar
55 E Colorado BlvdRight in the heart of Old Town Pasadena Intelligentsia Coffee house is a great hangout spot to share a cup of coffee. Great decor and ambiance.
A cute cafe that serves fresh baked goodies and yummy quiche. This is a great place to have breakfast and walk around to enjoy the weather and neighborhood.
27 locals recommend
Heirloom Bakery & Cafe
807-C Meridian AveA cute cafe that serves fresh baked goodies and yummy quiche. This is a great place to have breakfast and walk around to enjoy the weather and neighborhood.