Essentials
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveUnique, healthy, inexpensive food
South Pasadena Farmers' Market
920 Meridian AveFresh from the farmer, every Thursday
Arts & Culture
Football of course; gigantic swap meet every second Sunday and a great pool!
575 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrFootball of course; gigantic swap meet every second Sunday and a great pool!
Videotheque
4102 Mission StBest selection of classic & current movies
Like to golf? here you go! Also home to a homey diner/bar, featuring live acoustic music every Wednesday night.
8 locals recommend
Keith Plutchok Golf Instruction
1055 Lohman LaneLike to golf? here you go! Also home to a homey diner/bar, featuring live acoustic music every Wednesday night.
A beautiful old library, filled with books. Cultural events every week.
8 locals recommend
South Pasadena Public Library
1100 Oxley StA beautiful old library, filled with books. Cultural events every week.
The Huntington Library
1151 Oxford RdSpend a day exploring this Pasadena treasure
The Gamble House
4 Westmoreland PlStunning example of Craftsman architecture
Food Scene
Firefly Bistro
1009 El Centro StreetCheck out Wine & Song, live music every Wednesday evening
Buster's Ice Cream and Coffee Stop
1006 Mission StreetFriendly neighborhood coffee spot
Charlie's Coffee House
266 Monterey RdA well-kept secret, just a block from home.
Mike & Anne's
1040 Mission StA favorite neighborhood restaurant
Gus's BBQ
808 Fair Oaks AveOld-school barbecue joint, a South Pas tradition
Fine food in an historic house; lovely, tree-shaded patio, unique craft cocktails. Terrific happy hour specials and appetizers.
44 locals recommend
The Raymond Restaurant
1250 South Fair Oaks AvenueFine food in an historic house; lovely, tree-shaded patio, unique craft cocktails. Terrific happy hour specials and appetizers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Griffins Of Kinsale
1007 Mission StNeighborhood Irish Pub
Everything Else
Mission Street Yoga
Yoga and Pilates classes daily
Fantastic collection of early 20th century art; lovely sculpture garden
485 locals recommend
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdFantastic collection of early 20th century art; lovely sculpture garden
Shopping
Huge selection of used books and records. Say hi to Rich, the owner and a talented avante-garde composer/drummer.
The Battery Books & Music
26 S Los Robles AveHuge selection of used books and records. Say hi to Rich, the owner and a talented avante-garde composer/drummer.