Shopping
Paseo Colorado, also known as The Paseo, is an upscale outdoor mall in Pasadena, California, covering three city blocks with office space, shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and 400 loft-style condominiums above.
117 locals recommend
The Paseo
300 E Colorado BlvdPaseo Colorado, also known as The Paseo, is an upscale outdoor mall in Pasadena, California, covering three city blocks with office space, shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and 400 loft-style condominiums above.
Nordstrom, Macys, Banana Republic,...all your staples and the movies! Now they have a Din Tai Fung too.
207 locals recommend
Westfield Santa Anita
400 S Baldwin AveNordstrom, Macys, Banana Republic,...all your staples and the movies! Now they have a Din Tai Fung too.
Parks & Nature
Eaton Canyon Trail is a 3.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pasadena, California that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
167 locals recommend
Eaton Canyon
1801-1945 Veranada AveEaton Canyon Trail is a 3.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pasadena, California that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Go for a walk or jog at Victory Park. On nice days, you'll find families with picnics and barbecues here.
9 locals recommend
Victory Park
2575 Paloma StGo for a walk or jog at Victory Park. On nice days, you'll find families with picnics and barbecues here.
Clean, and has highly accessible parking options. It's a walking distance from a bar that was in Tom Ford's "A Single Man," Golden Bull Restaurant, Tallula's cantina, a Pavillions (picnic run), and a convenience store. It has volleyball nets, avoids tourists, and a lot of space and is connected to the rest of the beaches along the PCH (Venice, Santa Monica etc) for rollerbladers, bicyclists, runners/joggers, skateboarders etc.
127 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Beach
17580 CA-1Clean, and has highly accessible parking options. It's a walking distance from a bar that was in Tom Ford's "A Single Man," Golden Bull Restaurant, Tallula's cantina, a Pavillions (picnic run), and a convenience store. It has volleyball nets, avoids tourists, and a lot of space and is connected to the rest of the beaches along the PCH (Venice, Santa Monica etc) for rollerbladers, bicyclists, runners/joggers, skateboarders etc.
Arts & Culture
The Norton Simon Museum is known around the world as one of the most remarkable private art collections ever assembled. Over a 30-year period, industrialist Norton Simon (1907–1993) amassed an astonishing collection of European art from the Renaissance to the 20th century and a stellar collection of South and Southeast Asian art spanning 2,000 years. Modern and Contemporary Art from Europe and the United States, acquired by the former Pasadena Art Museum, also occupies an important place in the Museum’s collections.
485 locals recommend
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdThe Norton Simon Museum is known around the world as one of the most remarkable private art collections ever assembled. Over a 30-year period, industrialist Norton Simon (1907–1993) amassed an astonishing collection of European art from the Renaissance to the 20th century and a stellar collection of South and Southeast Asian art spanning 2,000 years. Modern and Contemporary Art from Europe and the United States, acquired by the former Pasadena Art Museum, also occupies an important place in the Museum’s collections.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lucky Baldwins Trappiste
1770 E Colorado Blvdgreat English pub
Food Scene
Sarkis Pastry
1776 E Washington BlvdArmenian bakery with sweet treats
Carmela Ice Cream
2495 E Washington Blvdbest flavors - made on premises
resh daily made tortilla's. meat quality is good and they let you put your own toppings on
Arturo's TacoTruck
400 Fair Oaks Averesh daily made tortilla's. meat quality is good and they let you put your own toppings on
Tibet Nepal House Restaurant
36 E Holly Sthomemade flavors - food from Nepal.
Nano Cafe
441 W Duarte RdGreat diner/breakfast
Din Tai Fung
400 S Baldwin AveThe best xiaolongbao! Enough said.
Getting Around
The Gold Line is a 31-mile light rail line running from Azusa to East Los Angeles via Downtown Los Angeles serving several attractions, including Little Tokyo, Union Station, the Southwest Museum, Chinatown and the shops of Old Town Pasadena
25 locals recommend
Allen station
The Gold Line is a 31-mile light rail line running from Azusa to East Los Angeles via Downtown Los Angeles serving several attractions, including Little Tokyo, Union Station, the Southwest Museum, Chinatown and the shops of Old Town Pasadena
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyClose Whole Foods Store for your essentials.
All your Asian Essentials and They have a great food court - so a great place for lunch
14 locals recommend
H Mart
1101 Huntington DrAll your Asian Essentials and They have a great food court - so a great place for lunch