Food Scene
Domenico's
2411 E Washington BlvdRelaxed atmosphere, walking distance
Mexican food is good, only serve wine and beer (and wine margaritas). Can walk in 15 minutes.
13 locals recommend
Mijares Mexican Restaurant
145 Palmetto DrMexican food is good, only serve wine and beer (and wine margaritas). Can walk in 15 minutes.
Avanti Italian Bistro & Bar
187 N Sierra Madre BlvdNice semi-upscale restaurant with full bar. Excellent pizza.
McDonald's
1306 N Altadena DrEasy walk from my home
Essentials
Vons
2253 Colorado BoulevardGood selection, 1 mile away
Open every Saturday til 1 pm. Sells fruits, veggies, flowers & plants.
11 locals recommend
Pasadena Farmers' Market
2925 E Sierra Madre BlvdOpen every Saturday til 1 pm. Sells fruits, veggies, flowers & plants.
7-Eleven
1319 North Altadena Drive24 hour convenience items, easy walk from my home
Everything Else
Eaton Canyon
1801-1945 Veranada AveJumping off point for hiking in the foothills.
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Drless than 5 miles away
Visit Pasadena
300 E Green StConvention Meeting place
Entertainment & Activities
Victory Park
2575 Paloma StBig beautiful park with large trees, baseball fields.
Arts & Culture
Independent theatre that shows smaller budget/artsy films and documentaries. Foreign films sometimes.
80 locals recommend
Laemmle's Playhouse 7
673 E Colorado BlvdIndependent theatre that shows smaller budget/artsy films and documentaries. Foreign films sometimes.
Live theatre.
http://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org
10 minute drive
137 locals recommend
The Pasadena Playhouse
39 S El Molino AveLive theatre.
http://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org
10 minute drive
Santa Anita Race Track station
Most beautiful race track on the West coast.
Beautiful Gardens and huge collection of European art & furniture
999 locals recommend
The Huntington Library
1151 Oxford RdBeautiful Gardens and huge collection of European art & furniture
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdGetting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1890 E Colorado Blvd