Guidebook for Pasadena
Food Scene
Joy
5100 York BlvdIt's Taiwanese Heaven
HomeState
4624 Hollywood BlvdBreakfast Tacos are all that matter sometimes.
Copa Vida
70 S Raymond AveWe all need some coffee to keep us going when days get busy!
Civil Coffee
5629 N Figueroa StThey serve Heart coffee here, which is, in a word, delicious.
Excellent Frozen Yogurt! Made in house -- all organic with dairy free options. Hot Tip: Prepare for a long line, and cut to the front if you don't want mix-ins.
6 locals recommend
21 Choices
85 W Colorado BlvdExcellent Frozen Yogurt! Made in house -- all organic with dairy free options. Hot Tip: Prepare for a long line, and cut to the front if you don't want mix-ins.
True Food Kitchen
395 Santa Monica PlGreat vegetarian and vegan options -- everything here is great.
This is my favorite sushi in LA. It's great for a nicer meal out! Sadly you can't make reservations, so give yourself some time when you come here.
654 locals recommend
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StThis is my favorite sushi in LA. It's great for a nicer meal out! Sadly you can't make reservations, so give yourself some time when you come here.
Amara Kitchen
519 N Avenue 64One of the best breakfasts close by!
Yummy artisan pizzas and great salads! Easy to walk and pick up.
168 locals recommend
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
12924 W Washington BlvdYummy artisan pizzas and great salads! Easy to walk and pick up.
Triple Beam Pizza
5918 N Figueroa StYou can cut your slices by the lb.
Salazar
2490 Fletcher DrOne of my favorite spots for a nicer dinner and drinks!
Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale BlvdGreat everything from pastries to coffees.
Dune
3143 Glendale BlvdFalafel Sandwich is what you need to get here, trust me.
Communal
1009 El Centro StGreat beers and bar food.
Marston's Restaurant
151 E Walnut StDelicious classic breakfast spot / diner.
Lucky Boy
640 S Arroyo PkwyKnown for their breakfast burritos!
Posto Giusto
2901 Rowena AveReally delicious Italian food.
Excellent American and Italian food here -- save this for a nice dinner out and order the calamari.
90 locals recommend
Blair's Restaurant
2901 Rowena AvenueExcellent American and Italian food here -- save this for a nice dinner out and order the calamari.
Wolfdown
Nice dinner with a dreamy outdoor patio. Asian fusion + American dishes.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Raymond Restaurant
1250 South Fair Oaks AvenueGreat drinks here! They're known for their bar.
Great backyard patio feel with giant yard games and great sour beers on tap.
79 locals recommend
Block Party Highland Park
5050 York BoulevardGreat backyard patio feel with giant yard games and great sour beers on tap.
Entertainment & Activities
Catch movies you probably can't see elsewhere... all those indie flicks that you're longing to see can be seen here.
110 locals recommend
ArcLight Cinemas - Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdCatch movies you probably can't see elsewhere... all those indie flicks that you're longing to see can be seen here.
Laemmle's Playhouse 7
673 E Colorado BlvdGreat independent film selection here.
SoulCycle
6201 Hollywood BlvdGet your workout on at SoulCycle! Shoes are free for first-time riders.
Arts & Culture
This is the dreamiest place to spend a day. Go walk around the gardens and check out the beautiful artwork.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdThis is the dreamiest place to spend a day. Go walk around the gardens and check out the beautiful artwork.
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdART!
Shopping
This is an outdoor shopping strip. They've got it all. Start at the bridge and go all the way down to Fair Oaks!
17 locals recommend
Colorado Street Bridge
504 W Colorado BlvdThis is an outdoor shopping strip. They've got it all. Start at the bridge and go all the way down to Fair Oaks!
The Americana is just a quick jaunt away in Glendale. It's got everything you could possibly need!
642 locals recommend
The Americana at Brand
889 Americana WayThe Americana is just a quick jaunt away in Glendale. It's got everything you could possibly need!
You can get lost for hours looking around this beautiful antique store. Give yourself some time and go find a special something to take home!
Pasadena Antique Center and Annex
480 S Fair Oaks AveYou can get lost for hours looking around this beautiful antique store. Give yourself some time and go find a special something to take home!
Best store for a little CA-something to take home! All artisan goods in here from small businesses.
30 locals recommend
Individual Medley
3176 Glendale BlvdBest store for a little CA-something to take home! All artisan goods in here from small businesses.
Parks & Nature
This is a fantastic easy hike. It goes to a natural waterfall. Give yourself a at least few hours to do this 4.5 mile roundtrip hike.
10 locals recommend
Eaton Canyon Trail Head
1999 Veranada AveThis is a fantastic easy hike. It goes to a natural waterfall. Give yourself a at least few hours to do this 4.5 mile roundtrip hike.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1566 Colorado BlvdCVS
4414 York Blvd
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyHuntington Hospital
100 W California Blvd