Arts & Culture
Huntington Library, Art Gallery and Botanical Gardens is my # 1 recommendation. Also, the Gamble House, Norton Simon Art Museum. Beyond Pasadena, enjoy the two Getty museums, LACMA, and dozens of other museums.
27 locals recommend
South Pasadena
Huntington Library, Art Gallery and Botanical Gardens is my # 1 recommendation. Also, the Gamble House, Norton Simon Art Museum. Beyond Pasadena, enjoy the two Getty museums, LACMA, and dozens of other museums.
Our library is gorgeous. A comfortable place to read the New York Times, The New Yorker, etc. and browse books.
8 locals recommend
South Pasadena Public Library
1100 Oxley StOur library is gorgeous. A comfortable place to read the New York Times, The New Yorker, etc. and browse books.
Getting Around
Minutes away from China Town, Little Tokyo, Olvera Street, downtown LA to the west and Old Pasadena to the East.
46 locals recommend
Metro Gold Line
13005 Meridian AveMinutes away from China Town, Little Tokyo, Olvera Street, downtown LA to the west and Old Pasadena to the East.
Parks & Nature
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso DrLovely, peaceful place to walk.
Everything Else
The Huntington Library
1151 Oxford RdMost beautiful gardens ever!
Food Scene
Everything they serve is made in-house, including bread and other bakery items. Delicious, soups, sandwiches, salads, and breakfasts. Not open for dinner.
27 locals recommend
Heirloom Bakery & Cafe
807-C Meridian AveEverything they serve is made in-house, including bread and other bakery items. Delicious, soups, sandwiches, salads, and breakfasts. Not open for dinner.
Fabulous bread, salads, and sandwiches. Beautiful garden setting. Not open for dinner.
16 locals recommend
Fiore Market Cafe
1000 Fremont AveFabulous bread, salads, and sandwiches. Beautiful garden setting. Not open for dinner.
Unique Latin menu and delicious drinks. I love their happy hour Monday through Thursday.
10 locals recommend
Aro Latin
1019 Mission StreetUnique Latin menu and delicious drinks. I love their happy hour Monday through Thursday.
Essentials
5 minute walk. My favorite place to shop for wine, cheese, snacks, and general grocery items.
202 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake Ave5 minute walk. My favorite place to shop for wine, cheese, snacks, and general grocery items.
Shopping
Marz
1512 Mission StMy favorite place to shop for unique gifts.
Rue de Mimo
1514 Mission StMy favorite store for unique clothing and accessories.
Camille DePedrini
1516 Mission StMy favorite shop for special-occasion clothing and accessories.
Santa Fe Crafts
1123 Mission StBeautiful Mexican and Native American jewelry and hand-crafted items!!