Guidebook for Pasadena

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Metro Gold Line
39 locals recommend
Del Mar Station
39 locals recommend
Metro Gold Line
This contemporary hotel, off Interstates 210 and 710, is a 5-minute walk from the Pasadena Convention Center and 2.6 miles from Rose Bowl Stadium.
Hilton Pasadena
168 S Los Robles Ave
This contemporary hotel, off Interstates 210 and 710, is a 5-minute walk from the Pasadena Convention Center and 2.6 miles from Rose Bowl Stadium.

Shopping

Fashionable American leather-goods brand known for its signature handbags, plus shoes & accessories.
Coach
300 E Colorado Blvd
Fashionable American leather-goods brand known for its signature handbags, plus shoes & accessories.
Apple Pasadena
65 locals recommend
Apple Pasadena
54 W Colorado Blvd
65 locals recommend
Apple Pasadena
Tiffany & Co. has been the world's premier jeweler and America's house of design since 1837.
29 locals recommend
Tiffany & Co.
68 W Colorado Blvd
29 locals recommend
Tiffany & Co. has been the world's premier jeweler and America's house of design since 1837.
American multinational clothing and accessories retailer. It was founded in 1969 by Donald Fisher and Doris F. Fisher and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Gap
61 W Colorado Blvd
American multinational clothing and accessories retailer. It was founded in 1969 by Donald Fisher and Doris F. Fisher and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Chain retailer supplying on-trend clothing, swimwear, accessories & shoes.
8 locals recommend
H&M
60 West Colorado Boulevard
8 locals recommend
Chain retailer supplying on-trend clothing, swimwear, accessories & shoes.
An American retail store under the L Brands umbrella. It was founded in 1990 in New Albany, Ohio, and has since expanded across the United States and Canada.
Bath & Body Works
340 E Colorado Blvd
An American retail store under the L Brands umbrella. It was founded in 1990 in New Albany, Ohio, and has since expanded across the United States and Canada.
Unique Gifts & Smart Solutions.
Brookstone
340 E Colorado Blvd
Unique Gifts & Smart Solutions.
Crate and Barrel has a big, bold approach to design. Our furniture and housewares are all out of the ordinary, but well within reach. Our buyers are explorers – finding the outstanding, the unusual, t
Crate and Barrel
60 W Colorado Blvd
Crate and Barrel has a big, bold approach to design. Our furniture and housewares are all out of the ordinary, but well within reach. Our buyers are explorers – finding the outstanding, the unusual, t
Celebrated by many style conscious and trend-savvy shoppers, Forever 21 has quickly become the source for the most current fashions at the greatest value.
14 locals recommend
Forever 21
35 N De Lacey Ave
14 locals recommend
Celebrated by many style conscious and trend-savvy shoppers, Forever 21 has quickly become the source for the most current fashions at the greatest value.
Inspired by Edgar Allen Poe’s short story, “The Gold Bug”, a tale in which a gold scarab leads the way to an incredible discovery of buried pirates’ treasure
17 locals recommend
Gold Bug
38 Union St
17 locals recommend
Inspired by Edgar Allen Poe’s short story, “The Gold Bug”, a tale in which a gold scarab leads the way to an incredible discovery of buried pirates’ treasure
J. Crew is the iconic American brand known worldwide for its sophisticated, fun clothing and accessories to live, work, play and even get married.
6 locals recommend
J.Crew
46 W Colorado Blvd
6 locals recommend
J. Crew is the iconic American brand known worldwide for its sophisticated, fun clothing and accessories to live, work, play and even get married.
Sunglass Hut stores offer consumers the latest branded products along with outstanding customer service.
Sunglass Hut
735 S Figueroa St
Sunglass Hut stores offer consumers the latest branded products along with outstanding customer service.
TESLA MOTORS was founded in 2003 by a group of Silicon Valley engineers who set out to prove that electric vehicles could be awesome.
Tesla
117 W Colorado Blvd
TESLA MOTORS was founded in 2003 by a group of Silicon Valley engineers who set out to prove that electric vehicles could be awesome.
Chain retailer stocking house-brand athletic footwear, apparel & accessories for all ages.
New Balance
270 S Arroyo Pkwy
Chain retailer stocking house-brand athletic footwear, apparel & accessories for all ages.
Retail chain known for its sizable selection of discounted brand-name & designer shoes & handbags.
13 locals recommend
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
300 E Colorado Blvd
13 locals recommend
Retail chain known for its sizable selection of discounted brand-name & designer shoes & handbags.
Vroman's Bookstore is the oldest and largest independent bookstore in Southern California.
65 locals recommend
Vroman's Bookstore
695 E Colorado Blvd
65 locals recommend
Vroman's Bookstore is the oldest and largest independent bookstore in Southern California.

Arts & Culture

ArcLight is more than a place to see a movie
110 locals recommend
ArcLight Cinemas - Pasadena
300 E Colorado Blvd
110 locals recommend
ArcLight is more than a place to see a movie
iPic Theaters' passion for the movies is bringing a premium yet affordable movie experience for everyone.
94 locals recommend
IPIC - Pasadena
42 Miller Alley
94 locals recommend
iPic Theaters' passion for the movies is bringing a premium yet affordable movie experience for everyone.
Collection of European paintings and sculpture ranging from the 14th to the 20th century.
485 locals recommend
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado Blvd
485 locals recommend
Collection of European paintings and sculpture ranging from the 14th to the 20th century.
The Pasadena Playhouse is a historic performing arts venue located 39 S. El Molino Avenue in Pasadena, California. The 686-seat auditorium produces a variety of cultural and artistic events.
137 locals recommend
The Pasadena Playhouse
39 S El Molino Ave
137 locals recommend
The Pasadena Playhouse is a historic performing arts venue located 39 S. El Molino Avenue in Pasadena, California. The 686-seat auditorium produces a variety of cultural and artistic events.

Food Scene

Toast classic cocktails with a modern twist. Enjoy that moment of surprise when you taste something so unique, exciting and fresh, you can’t keep it to yourself.
71 locals recommend
P.F. Chang's
15301 Ventura Blvd
71 locals recommend
Toast classic cocktails with a modern twist. Enjoy that moment of surprise when you taste something so unique, exciting and fresh, you can’t keep it to yourself.
Californian-Italian fare fills the menu at this bustling, modern restaurant with patio seating.
52 locals recommend
Mi Piace
25 E Colorado Blvd
52 locals recommend
Californian-Italian fare fills the menu at this bustling, modern restaurant with patio seating.
With more than 250 menu items and more than 50 signature cheesecakes and desserts, there is truly “Something for everyone” at The Cheesecake Factory.
494 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía Marina
494 locals recommend
With more than 250 menu items and more than 50 signature cheesecakes and desserts, there is truly “Something for everyone” at The Cheesecake Factory.
Housed in Pasadena’s historic 1935 Del Mar station, La Grande Orange Café is a testament to American cooking done really well. The menu is created each day with fresh and honest ingredients.
56 locals recommend
La Grande Orange Cafe
260 S Raymond Ave
56 locals recommend
Housed in Pasadena’s historic 1935 Del Mar station, La Grande Orange Café is a testament to American cooking done really well. The menu is created each day with fresh and honest ingredients.
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee on the planet.
124 locals recommend
Starbucks
300 E Colorado Blvd
124 locals recommend
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee on the planet.
85°C is a cafe and bakery specializing in espresso coffee, flavored beverages, decorative cakes, and freshly baked breads.
35 locals recommend
85°C Bakery Cafe
61 S Fair Oaks Ave
35 locals recommend
85°C is a cafe and bakery specializing in espresso coffee, flavored beverages, decorative cakes, and freshly baked breads.
With branches throughout China, Japan, Canada and California, this Chinese hot pot chain is bringing the gospel of boiling broth to the masses.
18 locals recommend
Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot, Pasadena
45 S Fair Oaks Ave
18 locals recommend
With branches throughout China, Japan, Canada and California, this Chinese hot pot chain is bringing the gospel of boiling broth to the masses.
Cup of Coffee. Cup of Tea. Cup of Life. Copa Vida... an artisan coffee shop.
51 locals recommend
Copa Vida
70 S Raymond Ave
51 locals recommend
Cup of Coffee. Cup of Tea. Cup of Life. Copa Vida... an artisan coffee shop.
Since 1991, our vision for KABUKI Japanese Restaurant has been to create high-energy, family-friendly and value-oriented Japanese restaurants.
37 locals recommend
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant
88 W Colorado Blvd
37 locals recommend
Since 1991, our vision for KABUKI Japanese Restaurant has been to create high-energy, family-friendly and value-oriented Japanese restaurants.
The Pie Hole exists today to provide customers with a great cafe experience. They believe this experience first starts with great pie and coffee.
118 locals recommend
The Pie Hole
714 Traction Ave
118 locals recommend
The Pie Hole exists today to provide customers with a great cafe experience. They believe this experience first starts with great pie and coffee.
Sana Restaurant brings the feel and taste of a fresh fish market to Old Pasadena. Freshly prepared sushi and reasonably priced seafood!
San Restaurant
124 East Colorado Boulevard
Sana Restaurant brings the feel and taste of a fresh fish market to Old Pasadena. Freshly prepared sushi and reasonably priced seafood!
Upscale chain eatery featuring steak, seafood & pasta alongside specialty cocktails.
63 locals recommend
Houston's
1550 Rosecrans Ave
63 locals recommend
Upscale chain eatery featuring steak, seafood & pasta alongside specialty cocktails.
Fine dining offering American and European cuisine, plus afternoon tea. Includes menus, photos and location.
44 locals recommend
The Raymond Restaurant
1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue
44 locals recommend
Fine dining offering American and European cuisine, plus afternoon tea. Includes menus, photos and location.
Bright counter-service cafe serving milk, blended & hot teas plus coffee, cake, cookies & bread.
Flour + Tea
238 S Arroyo Pkwy
Bright counter-service cafe serving milk, blended & hot teas plus coffee, cake, cookies & bread.
The Urth Caffé is an organic coffee company that exclusively carries its own brand of premium, fresh roasted whole bean organic coffee
288 locals recommend
Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt St
288 locals recommend
The Urth Caffé is an organic coffee company that exclusively carries its own brand of premium, fresh roasted whole bean organic coffee

Essentials

Ralphs is a major supermarket chain in the Southern California area and the largest subsidiary of Cincinnati-based Kroger. It is the oldest such chain west of the Mississippi River.
15 locals recommend
Ralphs
320 W Colorado Blvd
15 locals recommend
Ralphs is a major supermarket chain in the Southern California area and the largest subsidiary of Cincinnati-based Kroger. It is the oldest such chain west of the Mississippi River.
Target Corporation is an American retailing company, founded in 1902. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, Walmart being the largest.
190 locals recommend
Target
2626 Colorado Blvd
190 locals recommend
Target Corporation is an American retailing company, founded in 1902. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, Walmart being the largest.

Sightseeing

The Civic Auditorium was built in 1931 and is best known for being the home for the Emmy Awards from 1977 until 1997.
67 locals recommend
Visit Pasadena
300 E Green St
67 locals recommend
The Civic Auditorium was built in 1931 and is best known for being the home for the Emmy Awards from 1977 until 1997.
City Hall was designed by John Bakewell & Arthur Brown, construction was completed on December 27, 1927.
91 locals recommend
City of Pasadena City Hall
300 S Raymond Ave
91 locals recommend
City Hall was designed by John Bakewell & Arthur Brown, construction was completed on December 27, 1927.
One Colorado is a collection of curated mix of nationally acclaimed retailers and designers, local merchants, restaurants and a boutique cinema.
11 locals recommend
One Colorado
41 Hugus Alley
11 locals recommend
One Colorado is a collection of curated mix of nationally acclaimed retailers and designers, local merchants, restaurants and a boutique cinema.

Drinks & Nightlife

High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.
133 locals recommend
Yard House
13455 Maxella Ave
133 locals recommend
High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.