Guidebook for Los Angeles/South Pasadena/ Pasadena
Food Scene
Everything made on premises. Bakery and Breakfast place/Lunch Place
27 locals recommend
Heirloom Bakery & Cafe
807-C Meridian AveEverything made on premises. Bakery and Breakfast place/Lunch Place
Bistro De La Gare
921 Meridian AveExquisite French Cuisine. Fine Dining.
Nice family style authentic Mexican food!
Their dishes are enough for two people to share!!
Yummy!
La Fiesta Grande
1107 Mission StNice family style authentic Mexican food!
Their dishes are enough for two people to share!!
Yummy!
A great community hand...not only the freshest fruits and vegetables and organic foods but it also has a nice range of food booths to grab a nice dinner. There always someone playing music. It's a lovely hang in the center of South Pasadena only a few minutes from us!
48 locals recommend
South Pasadena Farmers' Market
920 Meridian AveA great community hand...not only the freshest fruits and vegetables and organic foods but it also has a nice range of food booths to grab a nice dinner. There always someone playing music. It's a lovely hang in the center of South Pasadena only a few minutes from us!
It's very authentic Italian Catina feel. Out door seating as well as indoor. Parking right next door. Restaurant validates parking. This is also across the street from the oldest food market in LA .
61 locals recommend
Maccheroni Republic
332 S BroadwayIt's very authentic Italian Catina feel. Out door seating as well as indoor. Parking right next door. Restaurant validates parking. This is also across the street from the oldest food market in LA .
This is actually a restuarant, cafe, shop, it's so fresh and delicious in the heart of South Pasadena. A touch of Europe in this cute place!!
16 locals recommend
Fiore Market Cafe
1000 Fremont AveThis is actually a restuarant, cafe, shop, it's so fresh and delicious in the heart of South Pasadena. A touch of Europe in this cute place!!
This is an authentic French cafe and bakery that makes food fresh daily. Breakfast and lunch are delicious. Truly the best croissants hands down!! It also has a market with fine cheeses and breads made fresh daily.
22 locals recommend
Nicole's Market & Cafe
921 Meridian AveThis is an authentic French cafe and bakery that makes food fresh daily. Breakfast and lunch are delicious. Truly the best croissants hands down!! It also has a market with fine cheeses and breads made fresh daily.
great place to grab a quick bite before shopping in Downtown Pasadena. Colorado St in and around has some nice shops!
23 locals recommend
Kings Row Gastropub
20 E Colorado Blvdgreat place to grab a quick bite before shopping in Downtown Pasadena. Colorado St in and around has some nice shops!
Saladang
363 S Fair Oaks AveThe best Thai in town!!!
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
1040 Mission StSightseeing
Amazing Botanical Garden (Closed on Tuesday's)
Tea Room ( need reservation)
Library and Art Gallery
Shop
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdAmazing Botanical Garden (Closed on Tuesday's)
Tea Room ( need reservation)
Library and Art Gallery
Shop
An amazing rotating restaurant on the top floor. You can have lunch or dinner, drinks or just a quick appetizer of coffee. It has a great view view of the city!! Floor to floor windows.
27 locals recommend
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles
404 S Figueroa StAn amazing rotating restaurant on the top floor. You can have lunch or dinner, drinks or just a quick appetizer of coffee. It has a great view view of the city!! Floor to floor windows.
Great place in Malibu that you can have lunch then hang at the beach! Parking on site that you pay for.
267 locals recommend
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyGreat place in Malibu that you can have lunch then hang at the beach! Parking on site that you pay for.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierEssentials
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake Ave
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo Pkwy
Vons
155 W California Blvd
Ralphs
160 N Lake AveDrinks & Nightlife
This is also nice to go to during the day. Great views, nice hang!!!! Good place to mingle.
330 locals recommend
Standard Downtown
550 Flower StThis is also nice to go to during the day. Great views, nice hang!!!! Good place to mingle.
Real Jazz is what you find here. But check their listing there is always something great to hear for some authentic music. Great bar/lounge. Great place if you want to hear Jazz ( world jazz, etc)
32 locals recommend
Blue Whale
123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka StReal Jazz is what you find here. But check their listing there is always something great to hear for some authentic music. Great bar/lounge. Great place if you want to hear Jazz ( world jazz, etc)
A true music jam of LA. It's the world famous Baked Potato where legendary 'A' list players feature their groups and upcoming works.
47 locals recommend
The Baked Potato
3787 Cahuenga BlvdA true music jam of LA. It's the world famous Baked Potato where legendary 'A' list players feature their groups and upcoming works.
Parks & Nature
There is a path around the entire Rosebowl that people walk or run. It's about 3 miles. Also there are nearby trails you can go adjacent to the stadium,.
575 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrThere is a path around the entire Rosebowl that people walk or run. It's about 3 miles. Also there are nearby trails you can go adjacent to the stadium,.
Mount Wilson Trail Park
189 E Mira Monte AveGorgeous park. Free during the week. Weekends there is a 4. charge per person if you are not a resident of San Marino.
13 locals recommend
Lacy Park
1485 Virginia RdGorgeous park. Free during the week. Weekends there is a 4. charge per person if you are not a resident of San Marino.
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveOne of the most ultra famous hikes in LA!
Ernest E Debs Regional Park
4235 Monterey RdGreat Views of the City, Pond with ducks....
Shopping
http://www.thegrovela.com
There is also the Americana in Glendale. Same Architect.
2582 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove Drhttp://www.thegrovela.com
There is also the Americana in Glendale. Same Architect.
Out door Shopping
very cool shops
A great Antique shop where you can find one of kind gifts
Movie Theater
All outdoor walking and very nice!
117 locals recommend
The Paseo
300 E Colorado BlvdOut door Shopping
very cool shops
A great Antique shop where you can find one of kind gifts
Movie Theater
All outdoor walking and very nice!
This is modeling on the original Grove in LA. It has a nice outside walking section along with an indoor mall.
30 locals recommend
Galleria Way
Galleria WayThis is modeling on the original Grove in LA. It has a nice outside walking section along with an indoor mall.
The Shops On Lake Avenue
345 - 455 S Lake Ave