Guidebook for Pasadena
Food Scene
Trendy farm-to-table hotspot serving American bites, organic coffee & desserts located next to the Pasadena Museum of California Art
288 locals recommend
Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt StTrendy farm-to-table hotspot serving American bites, organic coffee & desserts located next to the Pasadena Museum of California Art
Excellent comfort food, at reasonable prices. Busy place so arrive early or be patient and wait. It’s in a diner setting, but as a diner that’s up-styled which is classy cool, but doesn’t lose its home cooking roots. Worth a stop for breakfast or lunch.
25 locals recommend
Russell's
30 N Fair Oaks AveExcellent comfort food, at reasonable prices. Busy place so arrive early or be patient and wait. It’s in a diner setting, but as a diner that’s up-styled which is classy cool, but doesn’t lose its home cooking roots. Worth a stop for breakfast or lunch.
The Parkway is a local's favorite. It's a more traditional establishment with impeccable service, quality preparations and prices to match.
25 locals recommend
Parkway Grill
510 S Arroyo PkwyThe Parkway is a local's favorite. It's a more traditional establishment with impeccable service, quality preparations and prices to match.
Entertainment & Activities
If you enjoy comedy shows, this place is for you! A must if you are anywhere near Pasadena. Not only is it located in a historic part of town, but it has an in house restaurant and plenty of laughs to boot.
46 locals recommend
The Ice House
24 N Mentor AveIf you enjoy comedy shows, this place is for you! A must if you are anywhere near Pasadena. Not only is it located in a historic part of town, but it has an in house restaurant and plenty of laughs to boot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Super friendly service and awesome selection of wine! A little of France in LA. You can order wine with plates of cheese and so on. Perfect to get the party started and to bring souvenirs home:)
Monopole Wine
21 S El Molino AveSuper friendly service and awesome selection of wine! A little of France in LA. You can order wine with plates of cheese and so on. Perfect to get the party started and to bring souvenirs home:)
This is a great place to kick back and relax with friends. The food is snack type food and the drinks are great. It's a great place for couples or small groups to socialize.
81 locals recommend
Bodega Wine Bar Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdThis is a great place to kick back and relax with friends. The food is snack type food and the drinks are great. It's a great place for couples or small groups to socialize.
Definitely a great bar with a well trained and charming staff to serve you. The drink options are seemingly limitless and they are quite tasty. I would highly recommend this place for a great hang and a fantastic drink or two!
6 locals recommend
1886 Bar at The Raymond
1250 S Fair Oaks AveDefinitely a great bar with a well trained and charming staff to serve you. The drink options are seemingly limitless and they are quite tasty. I would highly recommend this place for a great hang and a fantastic drink or two!
Arts & Culture
The Norton Simon Museum is truly a peaceful spectacular to soak up anytime you can linger in Pasadena for the day.
Classics, masterpieces, modern and more, the collections are wonderful and the garden and grounds are worth the trip all on their own - if you want to take in the art on display but only have a short time slot, they offer free entrance the last hour of each day. Best part? A complimentary print upon departure!
485 locals recommend
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdThe Norton Simon Museum is truly a peaceful spectacular to soak up anytime you can linger in Pasadena for the day.
Classics, masterpieces, modern and more, the collections are wonderful and the garden and grounds are worth the trip all on their own - if you want to take in the art on display but only have a short time slot, they offer free entrance the last hour of each day. Best part? A complimentary print upon departure!
Sightseeing
Classic streets with lots of shops and things to see. Tons of restaurant choices of all prices and styles. Part of old Route 66. If you like to walk, browse , and shop then it’s for you. Plenty of parking options.
480 locals recommend
Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdClassic streets with lots of shops and things to see. Tons of restaurant choices of all prices and styles. Part of old Route 66. If you like to walk, browse , and shop then it’s for you. Plenty of parking options.
Definitely a must see in PasadenaSuch a cool and historic place. Definitely worth checking out!
575 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrDefinitely a must see in PasadenaSuch a cool and historic place. Definitely worth checking out!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyWhole Foods - enough said :)