Location: Pasadena
Top Things to do in Pasadena
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Pasadena, California (CA)
Most famous for hosting the annual New Year's Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl, Pasadena is more than just a football town. Its extravagant City Hall boasts a beautiful Baroque dome, a courtyard garden and relaxing fountain. On South Orange Boulevard, known as Millionaires' Row, there are landmarked mansions to rival the most opulent homes of Beverly Hills. That chattering in the air is probably the local population of naturalized Red-crowned Amazon parrots.
Restaurants in Pasadena
1. St. Andrew Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Wettdogz - Carmel, United States
It is well worth visiting if you are in the area. Father’s sermon was excellent, spot on, really highlighted real life as it relates to the gospel.
2. First Congregational Church of Pasadena
3. All Saints Episcopal Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By permia
From small beginnings in 1882 the church has grown and this place of worship is now one of the largest Episcopal churches in the US with a positive reputation. It looked particularly lovely in the evening light and the building has been honoured as a Contributing Structure to Pasadena. Inside is gorgeous. We were fortunate to visit during a well-attended concert, with performances by a talented young woman. With a vista along the nave that is most impressive, bounded on the sides by columns and arches, and culminating in the grand altar area, it is well worth visiting. Fine stained glass windows and a fine ceiling of wood are additional highlights.
4. Pasadena Central Library
5. Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Church
6. Colorado Boulevard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
The site of the Rose Parade in Pasadena.
Reviewed By terrihK9755MZ - Phoenix, United States
We walked up and down Colorado Ave shopping and exploring. It was a beautiful day. The streets are clean, great stores and restaurants too. We had a lovely day taking in Pasadena.
7. Millard House
8. Eaton Canyon Natural Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By GaBee3 - Los Angeles, United States
Eaton Canyon Falls is about a 25min drive from the Downtown, LA hustle and bustle. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. Along with a powerful waterfall, spring brings a bountiful bloom to the park, but winter doesn't stay behind. The cool weather shining sun, and the pleasant smell of wet earth, makes this a marvelous hiking experience! What to bring with you: water, snacks, hiking boots or any shoes will do BUT bring extra socks. It is very easy to accidentally dip a foot or two in water ????
9. Old Pasadena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 681 reviews
Old Pasadena is the downtown historic business district of Pasadena, a lively and diverse city located just ten miles from downtown Los Angeles. This eclectic old town area features entertainment and activities for kids and adults alike: museums, galleries, and music events, as well as movies, shopping, restaurants, and outdoor cafes. Families often stop by after sports events at the Rose Bowl; this clean and safe district is pedestrian friendly and provides convenient parking and easy access to public transportation, served by major bus lines and two Metro Gold Line stops.
Reviewed By Voyage558877 - Pasadena, United States
Often compared with the Westwood area of Los Angeles, I find the variety of the offerings and the patronage much more to my liking. Parking can be a challenge.
10. California Institute of Technology
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By permia
We chose a Sunday afternoon to stroll around this esteemed campus. It was remarkably tranquil without the normal bustle of student life. It’s a wonderful and extensive space, no doubt inspiring the research and study undertaken here. Lovely architecture is to be seen, combined with copious greenery and flora. The Kerckhoff Biological Sciences Laboratories building is gorgeous with much decorative features. As the highest edifice the Millikan Library is impressive with a fine water feature fronting. The chemist and inventor Arnold Beckman had a major influence on the Institute. While a Professor here he founded Beckman Instruments, whose instruments featured and continue to feature in laboratories worldwide. An eponymous Auditorium is another landmark building, an architectural gem.
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