Guidebook for Pasadena
Food Scene
Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters
260 Allen AveThey have great coffee and food.
This walk-up cafe is a local foodie gem. They have a great menu with daily specials. We get it to go for lunch all the time. The key is to call in your order ahead of time and pick it up. I don't like lines and they always have lines unless you're there to pick up an order, then just head straight up to the counter and let them know you're there for a pick up order.
36 locals recommend
Lincoln
1992 Lincoln AveThis walk-up cafe is a local foodie gem. They have a great menu with daily specials. We get it to go for lunch all the time. The key is to call in your order ahead of time and pick it up. I don't like lines and they always have lines unless you're there to pick up an order, then just head straight up to the counter and let them know you're there for a pick up order.
Great for sandwiches/ Lunch. They take forever to make the sandwiches so I like to call ahead and pick it up. The staff and owner are really nice, and they take their time making the sandwiches.
6 locals recommend
Perry's Joint
2051 Lincoln AveGreat for sandwiches/ Lunch. They take forever to make the sandwiches so I like to call ahead and pick it up. The staff and owner are really nice, and they take their time making the sandwiches.
Great food including brunch and dinner. Also great. bar.
11 locals recommend
The Proper Restaurant & Bar
464 Foothill BlvdGreat food including brunch and dinner. Also great. bar.
Wow, great fried chicken and sandwiches. The sides and pie are amazing as well. This is a top recommended spot.
7 locals recommend
Honeybird
714 Foothill BlvdWow, great fried chicken and sandwiches. The sides and pie are amazing as well. This is a top recommended spot.
Saturday Farmers Market. Small, but good selection and close.
8 locals recommend
La Cañada Flintridge Farmer's Market
1300 Foothill BlvdSaturday Farmers Market. Small, but good selection and close.
One of the best breakfast places in LA. Lines are usually long so arrive early but it's worth the wait.
23 locals recommend
Marston's Restaurant
151 E Walnut StOne of the best breakfast places in LA. Lines are usually long so arrive early but it's worth the wait.
Buster's Ice Cream and Coffee Stop
1006 Mission StreetCopa Vida
70 S Raymond AveGreat Coffee and pastries but a little expensive
King Taco
45 N Arroyo PkwyVery popular and authentic Mexican Food joint.
In-N-Out Burger
1210 N Atlantic BlvdCan't visit California without going to In-N-Out at least once.
Seed Bakery
942 E Washington Blvd
Gus's BBQ
808 Fair Oaks AvePOP Champagne Bar & Restaurant
33 Union StDog Haus Biergarten Old Pasadena
93 E Green StGreat burgers and Hot Dogs.
Grandview Palace II
2582 E Colorado BlvdGreat Chinese food for delivery.
Great Chinese food but always busy. If you get it for pick-up call in your order and expect at least a 45 minute wait.
17 locals recommend
Panda Inn
3488 E Foothill BlvdGreat Chinese food but always busy. If you get it for pick-up call in your order and expect at least a 45 minute wait.
Daisy Mint
1218 E Colorado BlvdGreat Thai food. Get for pick-up or eat in.
Rounds Premium Burgers
8871 Santa Monica BlvdGreat burgers.
Celestino Ristorante & Bar
141 S Lake AveGreat Italian Restaraunt
Fatburger
3150 Wilshire BlvdBistro 45
45 S Mentor AveGreat French restaraunt
Sushi Kimagure Ike
220 S Raymond AveThe best omakase in pasadena. Sit at the sushi bar.
Parks & Nature
Descanso is a great place for easy hikes, wheelchair and stroller friendly. A very close drive with beautiful botanic gardens, rose garden, California native gardens, Japanese garden and more, surrounded by exquisite homes, not to be missed.
238 locals recommend
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso DrDescanso is a great place for easy hikes, wheelchair and stroller friendly. A very close drive with beautiful botanic gardens, rose garden, California native gardens, Japanese garden and more, surrounded by exquisite homes, not to be missed.
Walking distance from the house, this is where Kidspace Children's Museum is along with the Aquatic Center along with tennis courts, playgrounds, baseball fields, etc.
11 locals recommend
Brookside Park
360 N Arroyo BlvdWalking distance from the house, this is where Kidspace Children's Museum is along with the Aquatic Center along with tennis courts, playgrounds, baseball fields, etc.
This is one of the closest beaches to the house. It's a great beach.
334 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdThis is one of the closest beaches to the house. It's a great beach.
Eaton Canyon
1801-1945 Veranada AveArts & Culture
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado Blvdexhibits change but it's a great museum.
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdOne LA's best museums
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThis is a must see if you like Museums.
Essentials
It's a high-end grocery store with great hot foods and deli. Shares parking lot with a Rite Aid and TJ Maxx (and local stores) for other shopping needs.
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveIt's a high-end grocery store with great hot foods and deli. Shares parking lot with a Rite Aid and TJ Maxx (and local stores) for other shopping needs.
This is a flagship Whole Foods Market meaning it's two stories has a restaurant and massive food court inside. Fish and Chips are the best in Pasadena. You have to order them from the fish counter/display on the first floor.
306 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyThis is a flagship Whole Foods Market meaning it's two stories has a restaurant and massive food court inside. Fish and Chips are the best in Pasadena. You have to order them from the fish counter/display on the first floor.
Closest Trader Joes. Shares parking lot with Aaron Brothers, Starbucks and other stores. Across the street (Gould Ave.) is also a Ralphs.
134 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2462 Honolulu AveClosest Trader Joes. Shares parking lot with Aaron Brothers, Starbucks and other stores. Across the street (Gould Ave.) is also a Ralphs.
HealthCare Partners Pasadena Urgent Care Office
797 S Fair Oaks AveHopefully not needed.
Huntington Hospital
100 W California BlvdClosest hospital to the house
Reality LA Sunday Gatherings
1309 N Wilton PlGreat church
Sightseeing
Is consider "architectural fine art", they have tours and exhibits there throughout the week.
157 locals recommend
The Gamble House
4 Westmoreland PlIs consider "architectural fine art", they have tours and exhibits there throughout the week.
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdIt's worth it if you've never been.
Muscle Beach Venice
1800 Ocean Front WalkEspecially on the weekends or during the summer.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierIt's worth the trip.
Shopping
Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado Blvd
Target
2626 Colorado BlvdGreat place to by whatever you forgot to bring on your trip
Vons
155 W California BlvdGroceries and pharmacy
Glendale Galleria
100 W BroadwayGreat Santa photo op location for Christmas.
BevMo!
885 S Arroyo PkwyEntertainment & Activities
One of the better theaters in town, with new releases in the heart of Old Town. Located in an outdoor mall with restaurants (Islands, El Cholo, Yardhouse, etc.) and shopping.
110 locals recommend
ArcLight Cinemas - Pasadena
300 E Colorado Blvd One of the better theaters in town, with new releases in the heart of Old Town. Located in an outdoor mall with restaurants (Islands, El Cholo, Yardhouse, etc.) and shopping.
Laemmle's Playhouse 7
673 E Colorado BlvdIndie movie house.
Peekaboo Playland
2030 Colorado BlvdGreat playland for toddlers. Educational and activities.
A great place to spend hours with your kids age 0-7. In the summers we would often go everyday for weeks at a time. Memberships are reasonably priced and discounted if you have membership to other museums throughout the country.
123 locals recommend
Kidspace Children's Museum
480 N Arroyo BlvdA great place to spend hours with your kids age 0-7. In the summers we would often go everyday for weeks at a time. Memberships are reasonably priced and discounted if you have membership to other museums throughout the country.
They have free swim at various times throughout the week. Also swim classes starting from 6 month old and up. Also have a gym for working out. Entry is usually couple of dollars, no membership required.
31 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center
360 N Arroyo BlvdThey have free swim at various times throughout the week. Also swim classes starting from 6 month old and up. Also have a gym for working out. Entry is usually couple of dollars, no membership required.