Guidebook for Pasadena
Drinks & Nightlife
Walking distance. English pub with a great beer selection and British pub food. The fish and chips and treacle pudding are amazing.
17 locals recommend
Lucky Baldwins Trappiste
1770 E Colorado BlvdWalking distance. English pub with a great beer selection and British pub food. The fish and chips and treacle pudding are amazing.
Friendly dive bar with pool tables, a short drive or a 20 minute walk.
6 locals recommend
Colorado Bar
2640 E Colorado BlvdFriendly dive bar with pool tables, a short drive or a 20 minute walk.
Food Scene
Walking distance. If you're a seafood fan, everything here is good. Their oyster sampler is heavenly with one of their signature key lime martinis.
Cameron's Seafood
1978 E Colorado BlvdWalking distance. If you're a seafood fan, everything here is good. Their oyster sampler is heavenly with one of their signature key lime martinis.
A short drive. Delicious Mongolian barbecue buffet where a great price gets all you can eat grilled right in front of you. Closed on Tuesdays.
Golden Palace Mongolian BBQ
3681 E Colorado BlvdA short drive. Delicious Mongolian barbecue buffet where a great price gets all you can eat grilled right in front of you. Closed on Tuesdays.
A cute little coffee shop for those who prefer the non-corporate coffee experience. Coffee, tea and snacks. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed Sundays.
24 locals recommend
Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters
260 Allen AveA cute little coffee shop for those who prefer the non-corporate coffee experience. Coffee, tea and snacks. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed Sundays.
A short drive. Great authentic taco shop, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
"Viva" Tacos La Estrella
2525 East Foothill BoulevardA short drive. Great authentic taco shop, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Expensive but worth it, fantastic California cuisine in Old Town Pasadena.
41 locals recommend
Union Restaurant
37 Union StExpensive but worth it, fantastic California cuisine in Old Town Pasadena.
A short drive. Great greasy spoon diner food. A little pricey, but tasty and a fun vibe for diner fans.
14 locals recommend
Pie'n Burger
913 E California BlvdA short drive. Great greasy spoon diner food. A little pricey, but tasty and a fun vibe for diner fans.
Essentials
Vons
155 W California BlvdThe nearest inexpensive grocery store, open 24 hours.
Reasonably priced grocery store with delicious, easy-fix food for people on the go.
202 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveReasonably priced grocery store with delicious, easy-fix food for people on the go.
Everything Else
Walgreens
2376 E Colorado BlvdThe nearest pharmacy. Hours are 8 am to 10 pm.
A free public garden full of native California and Mediterranean plant life, pleasant spot for a picnic.
24 locals recommend
Arlington Garden in Pasadena
275 Arlington DrA free public garden full of native California and Mediterranean plant life, pleasant spot for a picnic.
Entertainment & Activities
A "free-range learning experience" for kids 10 and under sponsored by Cal Tech. $11 admission per person.
123 locals recommend
Kidspace Children's Museum
480 N Arroyo BlvdA "free-range learning experience" for kids 10 and under sponsored by Cal Tech. $11 admission per person.
Sightseeing
If you're planning your visit well in advance, try to book a tour of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Visit their website to book. Tours are usually booked 3-6 months in advance.
74 locals recommend
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
4800 Oak Grove DrIf you're planning your visit well in advance, try to book a tour of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Visit their website to book. Tours are usually booked 3-6 months in advance.
A California landmark, Pasadena's beautiful Colorado Street Bridge has been featured in film, TV and music videos.
161 locals recommend
Pasadena
A California landmark, Pasadena's beautiful Colorado Street Bridge has been featured in film, TV and music videos.