Guidebook for South Pasadena
Food Scene
Maximiliano
5930 York BlvdVery hip and trendy Italian restaurant that's very close!
Looking for authentic Mexican cuisine? Look no further. Be sure to order the Super Huarache.
52 locals recommend
El Huarache Azteca
5225 York BlvdLooking for authentic Mexican cuisine? Look no further. Be sure to order the Super Huarache.
Here's my go to spot for single origin, high quality coffee. Cafe De Leche is close by and also a great coffee shop.
76 locals recommend
The Highland Cafe
5010 York BlvdHere's my go to spot for single origin, high quality coffee. Cafe De Leche is close by and also a great coffee shop.
Great local breakfast close by. I usually order the Eggs breakfast or Hearty breakfast. Try a scone and ask them to heat it up - it tastes amazing!
27 locals recommend
Heirloom Bakery & Cafe
807-C Meridian AveGreat local breakfast close by. I usually order the Eggs breakfast or Hearty breakfast. Try a scone and ask them to heat it up - it tastes amazing!
Everything Else
Mission Wines holds weekly wine tastings with very specially curated wines. They offer a different flight of wines every week for tasting.
Mission Wines
1114 Mission StMission Wines holds weekly wine tastings with very specially curated wines. They offer a different flight of wines every week for tasting.
This farmer's market is great because it has many small food vendors offering cuisine for all over. My personal favorites are the oyster bar and grilled corn.
48 locals recommend
South Pasadena Farmers' Market
920 Meridian AveThis farmer's market is great because it has many small food vendors offering cuisine for all over. My personal favorites are the oyster bar and grilled corn.
Huntington Gardens can be a great afternoon or morning trip with the family. It has gardens from all types of climates, art museums, informative exhibits, and afternoon tea.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdHuntington Gardens can be a great afternoon or morning trip with the family. It has gardens from all types of climates, art museums, informative exhibits, and afternoon tea.
Looking for a quick bite? Nicole's offers high quality casual French food. Great for brunch or a relaxing afternoon with wine and cheese.
22 locals recommend
Nicole's Market & Cafe
921 Meridian AveLooking for a quick bite? Nicole's offers high quality casual French food. Great for brunch or a relaxing afternoon with wine and cheese.
South Pasadena Station
Here's your access to the metro.
Need a quick gym session? You might be able to drop by Snap Fitness and get a trial gym membership. It's a 24 hour gym - it's a local neighborhood gym but all their equipment is very new.
Snap Fitness
807 Meridian AveNeed a quick gym session? You might be able to drop by Snap Fitness and get a trial gym membership. It's a 24 hour gym - it's a local neighborhood gym but all their equipment is very new.
Not feeling well? USC Keck Medicine has the best doctors around - best part is that it's close! It's a hospital too but they have a general clinic the handles all the non-emergency stuff.
Keck School of Medicine of USC
1975 Zonal AveNot feeling well? USC Keck Medicine has the best doctors around - best part is that it's close! It's a hospital too but they have a general clinic the handles all the non-emergency stuff.
Shopping
Scoops has the best craft ice cream in town. They have new flavors every month - this is a must for all ice cream lovers.
105 locals recommend
Scoops
2143 West 182nd StreetScoops has the best craft ice cream in town. They have new flavors every month - this is a must for all ice cream lovers.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveIn case you're looking for some snacks or groceries.
Pavilions
1213 S Fair Oaks AveHere's another grocery store that has a pharmacy in it too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent bar - it's an unusually great bar because they serve Blue Bottle coffee and the food is amazing. Great beers make it all the better!
98 locals recommend
The Greyhound Bar & Grill
5570 N Figueroa StExcellent bar - it's an unusually great bar because they serve Blue Bottle coffee and the food is amazing. Great beers make it all the better!