Guidebook for La Crescenta-Montrose
Food Scene
Café Montrose
3459 N Verdugo RdAmazing breakfast, lunch a dinner
Sake Sushi Bar Lounge
2270 Honolulu AveGreat prices on sushi, friendly staff
La Cabañita
3445 N Verdugo RdGreat Oaxacan food
Momed Atwater Village
3245 Casitas AveFantastic brunch in a cool setting
If you like a good martini, steak and blue cheese, get the Molly salad and the ribeye or filet...and the Kettle One martini straight up with olives
51 locals recommend
Taylor's Steak House
3361 W 8th StIf you like a good martini, steak and blue cheese, get the Molly salad and the ribeye or filet...and the Kettle One martini straight up with olives
Union Restaurant
37 Union StSmall plates, incredible food
Parkway Grill
510 S Arroyo PkwyLandmark Pasadena restaurant. Always good...
Kreation Organic Juicery
10115 Riverside DrGreat juices and Vegan options for take out
Organic produce and local artisans Saturday mornings in La Canada
8 locals recommend
La Cañada Flintridge Farmer's Market
1300 Foothill BlvdOrganic produce and local artisans Saturday mornings in La Canada
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food but better drinks. Largest Gin selection in North America
11 locals recommend
The Proper Restaurant & Bar
464 Foothill BlvdGood food but better drinks. Largest Gin selection in North America
Sightseeing
Cherry Canyon Motorway
Cherry Canyon MotorwayGreat hiking trail
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardBecause its the Hollywood sign!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful gardens and planting inspiration. Live music in the summer.
238 locals recommend
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso DrBeautiful gardens and planting inspiration. Live music in the summer.
Art and nature at a historic Pasadena estate
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdArt and nature at a historic Pasadena estate
Arts & Culture
The Broad
221 S Grand AveAmazing architecture and art collection
Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA)
490 Union StAwesome collection of California Art
World renowned art school and student gallery overlooking the Rose Bowl
44 locals recommend
ArtCenter College of Design
1700 Lida StWorld renowned art school and student gallery overlooking the Rose Bowl
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdFabulous collection of art
Shopping
Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdHas a little of everything plus great restaurants...
Lots of shops and restaurants in a nice setting with easy parking
642 locals recommend
The Americana at Brand
889 Americana WayLots of shops and restaurants in a nice setting with easy parking
Atwater Village
Hip neighborhood with boutiques and great restaurants.
Montrose Farmers Market
2338-2312 Honolulu AveFamily friendly Farmer's Market on Sundays along Honolulu
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2462 Honolulu Avejust a few blocks away....
Sprouts Farmers Market
2245 Yosemite DrOrganic grocery about 2 miles from the Studio...