Guidebook for Pasadena

Aileen & Glen
Guidebook for Pasadena

Shopping

In case you forget something or need to grab those random things you didn't plan on getting....Target is around the corner from us!
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Target
735 S Figueroa St
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In case you forget something or need to grab those random things you didn't plan on getting....Target is around the corner from us!
Old Town Pasadena offers plenty of shopping and eateries. Featured stores include: Apple, Pottery Barn, Crate&Barrel, Zara, Tiffany & Co, H&M, Urban Outfitters, J. Crew, Cheesecake Factory and Lette.
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Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado Blvd
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Old Town Pasadena offers plenty of shopping and eateries. Featured stores include: Apple, Pottery Barn, Crate&Barrel, Zara, Tiffany & Co, H&M, Urban Outfitters, J. Crew, Cheesecake Factory and Lette.
Retail Shopping and ArcLight Movie Theater can be found here. Reserve your seats online in advance to avoid those bad seats! Located across the street from the Pasadena Convention Center.
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The Paseo
300 E Colorado Blvd
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Retail Shopping and ArcLight Movie Theater can be found here. Reserve your seats online in advance to avoid those bad seats! Located across the street from the Pasadena Convention Center.

Essentials

Plenty of healthy food options, and bulk treats. We like to stop by here and stock up on snacks before a morning hike. They open at 7am.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
39 N Rosemead Blvd
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Plenty of healthy food options, and bulk treats. We like to stop by here and stock up on snacks before a morning hike. They open at 7am.
Trader Joe's has a cult following for their foods. We are members of that cult.
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Trader Joe's
467 N Rosemead Blvd
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Trader Joe's has a cult following for their foods. We are members of that cult.
A true one-stop shop! Wholefoods offers everything from organic health foods, fresh produce, hot prepared foods, massages and the newly added restaurant/bar The Shuffle Bar! This place has it all!
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Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo Pkwy
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A true one-stop shop! Wholefoods offers everything from organic health foods, fresh produce, hot prepared foods, massages and the newly added restaurant/bar The Shuffle Bar! This place has it all!

Everything Else

If you need to rent a car while you visit, a convenient location is a short walk away.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1890 E Colorado Blvd
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If you need to rent a car while you visit, a convenient location is a short walk away.
The Historic Rose Bowl Stadium is a 15 min drive away. Or you can take the Metro Gold Line exit the train at Memorial Park Station in Pasadena. Follow signs to the Shuttle pick-up location at Parsons.
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Stadionul Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl Dr
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The Historic Rose Bowl Stadium is a 15 min drive away. Or you can take the Metro Gold Line exit the train at Memorial Park Station in Pasadena. Follow signs to the Shuttle pick-up location at Parsons.
Convenient location for all your sweaty needs.
LA Fitness
355 N Rosemead Blvd
Convenient location for all your sweaty needs.
Our dog Rosie's favorite place to go! This dog park offers a large area for big dogs and a separate area for smaller dogs. This park is one of the best in the area. Closed on Tuesdays for cleaning.
Parcul de câini al lui Alice
3026 E Orange Grove Blvd
Our dog Rosie's favorite place to go! This dog park offers a large area for big dogs and a separate area for smaller dogs. This park is one of the best in the area. Closed on Tuesdays for cleaning.
Bank of America is a short drive away.
Bank of America Financial Center
3555 East Foothill Boulevard
Bank of America is a short drive away.

Sightseeing

Take the Metro Gold Line (light rail train) to Union Station, which is the central hub for public transportation in LA. The building itself is a tourist attraction.
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Sierra Madre Villa Station
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Take the Metro Gold Line (light rail train) to Union Station, which is the central hub for public transportation in LA. The building itself is a tourist attraction.
Beautiful Art Collections, Botanical Gardens and Library make this a great stop for nature and art lovers. General Admission Weekday: $23 General Admission Weekend: $25
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Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd
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Beautiful Art Collections, Botanical Gardens and Library make this a great stop for nature and art lovers. General Admission Weekday: $23 General Admission Weekend: $25
Aileen loves gardening and nature, so this is one of her favorite places to explore on a weekend afternoon. General Admission: $9
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Grădinile Descanso
1418 Descanso Dr
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Aileen loves gardening and nature, so this is one of her favorite places to explore on a weekend afternoon. General Admission: $9
Eaton Canyon Falls Trail is a 3.4 mile out and back trail located near Pasadena, that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking & nature trips.
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Eaton Canyon Falls Trail
Eaton Canyon Falls Trail
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Eaton Canyon Falls Trail is a 3.4 mile out and back trail located near Pasadena, that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking & nature trips.
We like this hike since its not too crowded, and the views are great. We would rate it as a moderate hike that can be finished in about 3 hours.
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Monrovia Canyon Park
1200 N Canyon Blvd
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We like this hike since its not too crowded, and the views are great. We would rate it as a moderate hike that can be finished in about 3 hours.
Not far from the Rose Bowl, hides the house that was used in the 'Back to the Future' movie! Yes, Doc Brown's house! Great Scott!
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Casa Gamble
4 Westmoreland Pl
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Not far from the Rose Bowl, hides the house that was used in the 'Back to the Future' movie! Yes, Doc Brown's house! Great Scott!

Arts & Culture

The Pasadena Convention Center hosts a number of events, meetings and entertainment.
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Visit Pasadena
300 E Green St
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The Pasadena Convention Center hosts a number of events, meetings and entertainment.
The Norton is a great way to spend a quiet afternoon exploring art and enjoying the outdoors. Adult Admission: $12 Students with ID: FREE
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Muzeul Norton Simon
411 W Colorado Blvd
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The Norton is a great way to spend a quiet afternoon exploring art and enjoying the outdoors. Adult Admission: $12 Students with ID: FREE

Food Scene

Short walk away from your favorite warm treat.
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Starbucks
300 E Huntington Dr
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Short walk away from your favorite warm treat.
Din Tai Fung is famous for their delicious dumplings and treats. Expect an hour long wait to be seated. Our favorite alternative is Luscious Dumplings, with little to no waiting time.
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Din Tai Fung
400 S Baldwin Ave
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Din Tai Fung is famous for their delicious dumplings and treats. Expect an hour long wait to be seated. Our favorite alternative is Luscious Dumplings, with little to no waiting time.
One of our favorite go-to restaurants. We love their Juicy Pork Soup Dumplings, Pork Crap Soup Dumplings and Seaweed Salad. Typical bill for the two of us is about $25 including tip.
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Luscious Dumplings
919 W Duarte Rd
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One of our favorite go-to restaurants. We love their Juicy Pork Soup Dumplings, Pork Crap Soup Dumplings and Seaweed Salad. Typical bill for the two of us is about $25 including tip.
Good place for some milk tea and boba.
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Au79 Tea Express
1671 E Colorado Blvd
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Good place for some milk tea and boba.
So many yummy Asian pastries are served here. We recommend the Mango Mochi found at the counter. Glen loves to munch on the Dragon Tail (Chinese Donuts).
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JJ Bakery
1130 S Baldwin Ave
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So many yummy Asian pastries are served here. We recommend the Mango Mochi found at the counter. Glen loves to munch on the Dragon Tail (Chinese Donuts).
One of our favorite local ice cream spots. They have a rotating menu of gourmet flavors that you will love!
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Mother Moo Creamery
17 Kersting Ct
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One of our favorite local ice cream spots. They have a rotating menu of gourmet flavors that you will love!
Lemonade serves gourmet food – cafeteria style. This is located in a shopping area East of Old Town Pasadena that offers Macy's, Ross, Pier 1 Imports and more.
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Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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Lemonade serves gourmet food – cafeteria style. This is located in a shopping area East of Old Town Pasadena that offers Macy's, Ross, Pier 1 Imports and more.
Hook serves up some tasty burgers. We love the Hickory Burger and fries. Skip the milkshakes here, since they aren't the greatest.
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Hook Burger
6201 CA-27
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Hook serves up some tasty burgers. We love the Hickory Burger and fries. Skip the milkshakes here, since they aren't the greatest.
Urth serves great brunch options, coffee and treats. Their outdoor seating is perfect for enjoying the California weather.
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Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt St
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Urth serves great brunch options, coffee and treats. Their outdoor seating is perfect for enjoying the California weather.
World Famous Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles has a location in Pasadena!
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Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Pasadena
830 N Lake Ave
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World Famous Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles has a location in Pasadena!
A bit on the pricey side, Cafe Maji is a hidden gem of tasty dishes, coffee and teas. We love their lattes, sandwiches and ginger tea! Located on top of a gym of all places!? The café is adorable!
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Cafe Maji
56 E Duarte Rd
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A bit on the pricey side, Cafe Maji is a hidden gem of tasty dishes, coffee and teas. We love their lattes, sandwiches and ginger tea! Located on top of a gym of all places!? The café is adorable!
Our favorite ramen spot in the area! We highly recommend their Tan Tan Mein Ramen served hot. The cold version is good as well. Its a fast-paced noodle house thats perfect for quick meals. Soo good!
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Ramen Yukinoya
1423 S Baldwin Ave
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Our favorite ramen spot in the area! We highly recommend their Tan Tan Mein Ramen served hot. The cold version is good as well. Its a fast-paced noodle house thats perfect for quick meals. Soo good!
A charming coffee spot with plenty of seating options. The crowd is very hip and trendy, so you'll get a good sense of the Pasadena culture visiting Copa Vida.
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Copa Vida
70 S Raymond Ave
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A charming coffee spot with plenty of seating options. The crowd is very hip and trendy, so you'll get a good sense of the Pasadena culture visiting Copa Vida.
Unique Venezuelan Flavors, great for breakfast & lunch. Original gluten free bar: Arepas & Patacones - Full espresso bar, locally roasted coffee by Jones Coffee. Our favorite treats are their churros!
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Amara Cafe & Restaurant
55 S Raymond Ave
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Unique Venezuelan Flavors, great for breakfast & lunch. Original gluten free bar: Arepas & Patacones - Full espresso bar, locally roasted coffee by Jones Coffee. Our favorite treats are their churros!
Right in the heart of Old Town Pasadena Intelligentsia Coffee house is a great hangout spot to share a cup of coffee. Great decor and ambiance.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Pasadena Coffeebar
55 E Colorado Blvd
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Right in the heart of Old Town Pasadena Intelligentsia Coffee house is a great hangout spot to share a cup of coffee. Great decor and ambiance.
A cute cafe that serves fresh baked goodies and yummy quiche. This is a great place to have breakfast and walk around to enjoy the weather and neighborhood.
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Heirloom Bakery & Cafe
807-C Meridian Ave
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A cute cafe that serves fresh baked goodies and yummy quiche. This is a great place to have breakfast and walk around to enjoy the weather and neighborhood.