Guidebook for Pasadena
Food Scene
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StMUST TRY - if you are a fan of sushi!
Great bakery - interesting breads (Taro Bread), cakes, and beverages (Sea Salt Coffee).
35 locals recommend
85°C Bakery Cafe
61 S Fair Oaks AveGreat bakery - interesting breads (Taro Bread), cakes, and beverages (Sea Salt Coffee).
Daisy Mint
1218 E Colorado BlvdVery charming and great Thai restaurant!
Vegan restaurant serving American Comfort Foods! (Orange Cauliflower is delish!)
213 locals recommend
Veggie Grill
8000 Sunset BlvdVegan restaurant serving American Comfort Foods! (Orange Cauliflower is delish!)
Healthy eats! Great lunch spot, with a variety of refreshing lemonades (ask to sample them all)!
516 locals recommend
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdHealthy eats! Great lunch spot, with a variety of refreshing lemonades (ask to sample them all)!
The Pie Hole
714 Traction AveDessert - Must try their Maple Custard and Earl Grey Pie!
Great casual place to grab a coffee or a bite to eat (soups and sandwiches) and relax with a good book.
288 locals recommend
Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt StGreat casual place to grab a coffee or a bite to eat (soups and sandwiches) and relax with a good book.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
369 E Colorado BlvdFamous steakhouse
Intelligentsia Coffee Pasadena Coffeebar
55 E Colorado BlvdExcellent coffee!
Blaze Pizza
667 E Colorado BlvdQuick 'Make-Your-Own' Pizza
Sightseeing
Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdGreat shopping and restaurants
Arts & Culture
Great art collection, surrounded by beautiful botanical gardens!
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdGreat art collection, surrounded by beautiful botanical gardens!
The Pasadena Playhouse
39 S El Molino AvePerforming arts
Intimate museum with an impressive collection - be sure to check out their Degas pieces!
485 locals recommend
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdIntimate museum with an impressive collection - be sure to check out their Degas pieces!
Featuring California art and design through exhibitions that explore the cultural dynamics and influences that are unique to California.
43 locals recommend
Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA)
490 Union StFeaturing California art and design through exhibitions that explore the cultural dynamics and influences that are unique to California.
Essentials
Target likely has everything you need - groceries, household goods, clothes, pharmacy.
190 locals recommend
Target
2626 Colorado BlvdTarget likely has everything you need - groceries, household goods, clothes, pharmacy.
Ralphs
160 N Lake AveOpen til 2 a.m.
Pavilions
1213 S Fair Oaks AveOpen daily 6:00 am-midnight
Walgreens
670 N Lake AvePharmacy & Convenience store
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyPrepped food galore and healthy groceries!
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveHealthy and Affordable Groceries
Entertainment & Activities
ArcLight Cinemas - Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdGreat selection of movies.
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrFamous Rose Bowl - great place for a run.
Regency Academy Cinemas
1003 E Colorado BlvdDiscount Movies
Laemmle's Playhouse 7
673 E Colorado BlvdIndependent Movies
The Ice House
24 N Mentor AveComedy shows