Pasadena at a glance
Pasadena Eats
Restaurants worth visiting
One of the best Italian food places in the area. A little pricey, but definitely worth the price.
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Union Restaurant
37 Union StOne of the best Italian food places in the area. A little pricey, but definitely worth the price.
Supposedly the inventor of the cheeseburger, this establishment has incredible food. Please note it is cash only.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pie'n Burger
913 E California BlvdSupposedly the inventor of the cheeseburger, this establishment has incredible food. Please note it is cash only.
A brand new restaurant that is suppose to give Din Tai Fung a run for its money. Soup dumplings are suppose to be great!
Dan Modern Chinese
146 S Lake AveA brand new restaurant that is suppose to give Din Tai Fung a run for its money. Soup dumplings are suppose to be great!
Great, affordable sushi in the heart of Old Town? Sounds great to me! This restaurant is surrounded by great shopping, so put yourself on the waiting list, shop around a bit, and head back in for great food.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi Stop Pasadena
58 E Colorado BlvdGreat, affordable sushi in the heart of Old Town? Sounds great to me! This restaurant is surrounded by great shopping, so put yourself on the waiting list, shop around a bit, and head back in for great food.
Family Activities
Best places to visit for families
If you are interested in architeture, this is an incredible place to visit. 1 hour tours are free for kids under 12, $12.50 for students and $15 for general admission.
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Casa Gamble
4 Westmoreland PlIf you are interested in architeture, this is an incredible place to visit. 1 hour tours are free for kids under 12, $12.50 for students and $15 for general admission.
Here is the park that is walking distance from the bungalow. It is wonderful to pack up some food for a picnic, and walk over to park for a casual afternoon.
McDonald Park
1000 E Mountain StHere is the park that is walking distance from the bungalow. It is wonderful to pack up some food for a picnic, and walk over to park for a casual afternoon.
Story Time with Steve is every Wednesday and Saturday and includes a free read aloud in the children's section of the book store. Jones roasters is also located in the book store and has incredible cold brew.
https://www.vromansbookstore.com/storytime-vromans
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Vroman's Bookstore
695 E Colorado BlvdStory Time with Steve is every Wednesday and Saturday and includes a free read aloud in the children's section of the book store. Jones roasters is also located in the book store and has incredible cold brew.
https://www.vromansbookstore.com/storytime-vromans
A wonderful free garden that is often overlooked due to its proximity to the Huntington Gardens and Descanso Gardens, this free attraction is definitely worth a visit if you have young kids who need to get out some energy outdoors.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Arlington en Pasadena
275 Arlington DrA wonderful free garden that is often overlooked due to its proximity to the Huntington Gardens and Descanso Gardens, this free attraction is definitely worth a visit if you have young kids who need to get out some energy outdoors.
Great place to go for a jog, a pickup game of ultimate frisbee (Sundays at 3:00), or a flea market.
575 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl DrGreat place to go for a jog, a pickup game of ultimate frisbee (Sundays at 3:00), or a flea market.
Pasadena Essentials
A locally owned grocery store that is known for its incredible meat selection. It will have everything you need for most recipes.
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Stater Bros. Markets
7511 Orangethorpe AveA locally owned grocery store that is known for its incredible meat selection. It will have everything you need for most recipes.
Although a little further away than other locations, this Trader Joe's is the original location.
238 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
1566 Colorado BlvdAlthough a little further away than other locations, this Trader Joe's is the original location.
Total Wine & More
721 E Colorado BlvdBest selection of liquor at incredible prices.
Being walking distance from the bungalow, this is our absolute favorite place to walk to to pick up what we need for an Italian dinner. They make from scratch or import everything from Italy. Definitely worth a stop if you are here for more than a couple of days.
The sandwiches in the back are one of the best kept secrets in Pasadena and are absolutely delicious.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roma Market
918 N Lake AveBeing walking distance from the bungalow, this is our absolute favorite place to walk to to pick up what we need for an Italian dinner. They make from scratch or import everything from Italy. Definitely worth a stop if you are here for more than a couple of days.
The sandwiches in the back are one of the best kept secrets in Pasadena and are absolutely delicious.
A Pasadena staple, this is considered to be one of the best breakfast burritos in all of LA. Its more of an American style breakfast burrito, but the bacon is insanely delicious.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lucky Boy
640 S Arroyo PkwyA Pasadena staple, this is considered to be one of the best breakfast burritos in all of LA. Its more of an American style breakfast burrito, but the bacon is insanely delicious.