Pasadena, CA

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Pasadena
Norton Simon Museum which includes a statue or sculpture
Pasadena City Hall showing interior views
Norton Simon Museum which includes a statue or sculpture
Pasadena
With remarkable museums and art galleries, this Californian city is known as one of the cultural centers of the San Gabriel Valley.

Pasadena has many cultural and scientific institutions, including the renowned California Institute of Technology. This city is an important hub of creative and historic life in California. Visit well-known museums, art galleries and city landmarks.

Stop at the Norton Simon Museum, a famous art center featuring European paintings, Asian artworks and sculpture gardens. Explore Old Pasadena, with one of the first modern art museums in the United States. Take an architectural walking tour and admire some of Old Town’s historic buildings.

Old Pasadena, the significant center of Pasadena, has some of the best shopping and entertainment in Southern California, with over 200 one-of-a-kind shops. Dine in award-winning restaurants and charming sidewalk cafés. Shop for antiques, boutique fashions, vintage items and fresh produce.

Admire masterpieces of modern art in the Pasadena Museum of California Art. See ongoing exhibits of expressionist and contemporary art. This museum preserves the artistic and cultural history of California through painting, graphic design, photography and architecture.

In San Marino, the affluent community about 10 minutes’ drive to the southeast from Pasadena, tour the Huntington Library and Gardens, an educational and research institution that features 12 gardens with over 15,000 plant species. Admire European art from the 15th to the 20th century and American art from the 17th to the 20th century. The Huntington Library is one of the largest research libraries in the world, with over 9 million items, including rare books, manuscripts and photographs.

Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium is an outdoor athletic arena built in the 1920s. This site is regarded as one of the most famous arenas in sporting history and has hosted five Super Bowl games. Watch a sporting event or attend one of the Rose Bowl Flea Markets on the second Sunday of each month.

Pasadena is located about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from Los Angeles International Airport. Alternatively, fly into Bob Hope Airport about 16 miles (26 kilometers) from Pasadena.

Pasadena is the perfect city to appreciate California’s cultural and artistic history.

Where to stay in Pasadena

Old Pasadena

Old Pasadena

4.5/5(138 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Old Pasadena, you might enjoy attractions like 39 Raymond and Old Pasadena Historic District. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Del Mar Station to see more of the city.

Old Pasadena
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North Central

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

When in North Central, you can plan a visit to Rose Bowl Stadium and Pasadena City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

North Central
Gamble House featuring a house

North Arroyo

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in North Arroyo, Rose Bowl Stadium and Jet Propulsion Laboratory are top sights worth seeing.

North Arroyo
Norton Simon Museum featuring a statue or sculpture

South Arroyo

If you're spending some time in South Arroyo, Norton Simon Museum and Colorado Street Bridge are top sights worth seeing.

South Arroyo
One of my favorite cafe's when traveling through California

Playhouse Village

While visiting Playhouse Village, you might make a stop by sights like Pasadena Playhouse and Pasadena Museum of California Art.

Playhouse Village
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Lamanda Park

4/5(206 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lamanda Park and surrounding area, you can visit The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens and Pasadena Playhouse.

Lamanda Park
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4 out of 5
6225 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
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3 out of 5
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14839 Gilmore St, A, Van Nuys, CA
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Reviews of Pasadena

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 53%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It's very nice lot's to loom around

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

As Angelenos, we've been to Pasadena often. It's a lovely town and we also drove around San Marino. Great stay!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I love Pasadena very much !

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Such a beautiful place. Super safe. Super warm atmosphere.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Old town Pasadena was nice, not much activity as everyone is staying home

5/5 - Excellent

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It was Beautiful and every one is so nice and friendly . Made us feel very welcome .

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