Guidebook for Pasadena
Arts & Culture
It's one of the best museums in Los Angeles. Completely worthy! A wonderful collection of classic and modern art, impressionists, and so on.
485 locals recommend
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdIt's one of the best museums in Los Angeles. Completely worthy! A wonderful collection of classic and modern art, impressionists, and so on.
My family and friends and I have been to several shows and we never cease to be amazed by the obvious amounts of creativity and talent shown on the stage. It's not a large theater, would guess it's capacity at 800-900 seats; the small size gives a feeling of intimacy with what's happening on stage. When the place was restored some years ago, they maintained the decor of the original design, and you know you're in a place with a rich history.
137 locals recommend
The Pasadena Playhouse
39 S El Molino AveMy family and friends and I have been to several shows and we never cease to be amazed by the obvious amounts of creativity and talent shown on the stage. It's not a large theater, would guess it's capacity at 800-900 seats; the small size gives a feeling of intimacy with what's happening on stage. When the place was restored some years ago, they maintained the decor of the original design, and you know you're in a place with a rich history.
The California Institute of Technology, one of the world's preeminent science and engineering universities, sits on a picturesque 124-acre campus in Pasadena. In addition to housing some of the generation's finest minds, Caltech also offers the chance for laymen to attend musical performances and to stroll the historic grounds, laid out with the sort of obsessive organization you would expect from a bunch of rocket sicentists.
12 locals recommend
Caltech station
The California Institute of Technology, one of the world's preeminent science and engineering universities, sits on a picturesque 124-acre campus in Pasadena. In addition to housing some of the generation's finest minds, Caltech also offers the chance for laymen to attend musical performances and to stroll the historic grounds, laid out with the sort of obsessive organization you would expect from a bunch of rocket sicentists.
Very small unique theater. Has movie days with a VIP subscription to bring back some old classics. Theater size is never overbearing so they make sure that no matter where you are you almost are guaranteed to never get a bad angle. Awesome, comfy seating. Serves drinks and plenty of food options in the area for pre or post movie. Staff is always friendly. This theater revamped my love of going to the theaters.
110 locals recommend
ArcLight Cinemas - Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdVery small unique theater. Has movie days with a VIP subscription to bring back some old classics. Theater size is never overbearing so they make sure that no matter where you are you almost are guaranteed to never get a bad angle. Awesome, comfy seating. Serves drinks and plenty of food options in the area for pre or post movie. Staff is always friendly. This theater revamped my love of going to the theaters.
Sightseeing
Whether you desire world class museums, restaurants, theater or shopping or a simple passagata to stroll the “neighborhood” you won’t be disappointed. Dress up, have a drink, get out and enjoy!
480 locals recommend
Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdWhether you desire world class museums, restaurants, theater or shopping or a simple passagata to stroll the “neighborhood” you won’t be disappointed. Dress up, have a drink, get out and enjoy!
Pasadena city hall is just iconic. It's a beautiful spot to capture. And don't forget to check out the courtyard. It is beautiful in there with fountains and gardens galore and a view at sunset that inspire.
91 locals recommend
City of Pasadena City Hall
300 S Raymond AvePasadena city hall is just iconic. It's a beautiful spot to capture. And don't forget to check out the courtyard. It is beautiful in there with fountains and gardens galore and a view at sunset that inspire.
Entertainment & Activities
I love this stadium. It is so iconic and historical. One of the best football atmospheres! Tons of history and the scenery is amazing with mountains in the background.
575 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrI love this stadium. It is so iconic and historical. One of the best football atmospheres! Tons of history and the scenery is amazing with mountains in the background.
Getting Around
My place is conveniently near Metro Gold line which makes it super easy to reach Downtown LA, Hollywood or West LA.
39 locals recommend
Del Mar Station
My place is conveniently near Metro Gold line which makes it super easy to reach Downtown LA, Hollywood or West LA.
Food Scene
Everything you’d expect from a top-notch classic Italian restaurant. The place churns out homemade mouthwatering pillowy pastas, these are what Italian cuisine dreams are made of. For those who want to embark on an Italian feasting adventure like no other, try to score a coveted table here, charming and intimate trattoria that's what it is. Guaranteed to leave a tasty impression.
41 locals recommend
Union Restaurant
37 Union StEverything you’d expect from a top-notch classic Italian restaurant. The place churns out homemade mouthwatering pillowy pastas, these are what Italian cuisine dreams are made of. For those who want to embark on an Italian feasting adventure like no other, try to score a coveted table here, charming and intimate trattoria that's what it is. Guaranteed to leave a tasty impression.
Mi Piace
25 E Colorado BlvdOur favourite posh Italian restaurant.
Saladang Garden
383 S Fair Oaks AveGreat place, delicious Thai food.
Ramen Tatsunoya
16 N Fair Oaks AveBest ramen place in LA!
Urth Caffé is one of the reasons we moved to Pasadena ;) great atmosphere delicious food and organic coffee (beware of lines)
288 locals recommend
Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt StUrth Caffé is one of the reasons we moved to Pasadena ;) great atmosphere delicious food and organic coffee (beware of lines)
Drinks & Nightlife
Great wine bar atmosphere. Good music and affordable wine bottles! Great happy hour deals on pizza and beer.
81 locals recommend
Bodega Wine Bar Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdGreat wine bar atmosphere. Good music and affordable wine bottles! Great happy hour deals on pizza and beer.
Bar at The Langham Hotel is great! Get a drink or tea and hang out on patio with nice views next to the fireplace in the evening. Food is great too (could be a little expensive; it’s not walkable, but worth getting an uber to here).
19 locals recommend
The Langham, Huntington, Pasadena
1401 S Oak Knoll AveBar at The Langham Hotel is great! Get a drink or tea and hang out on patio with nice views next to the fireplace in the evening. Food is great too (could be a little expensive; it’s not walkable, but worth getting an uber to here).