Things To Do
The Huntington Botanical Gardens
Spectacular botanical gardens. A must-visit if you have an extra day in Pasadena!
Descanso Gardens
A more humble botanical garden. We are members here and it's a very special place to us!
Norton Simon Museum
Art museum spanning centuries, including works from Van Gogh, Rembrandt, etc. A great stop in Pasadena if you're a classic art lover!
The Arroyo Seco Trail
Walking path between South Pasadena and the Rose Bowl. Iconic Pasadena sites including the Colorado Bridge and the Rose Bowl!
Vromans Bookstore
Iconic Pasadena bookstore!
Barcade
Evan's favorite hangout spot for arcade games! Excellent game selection and good food / drinks
Guisados
Delicious tacos on handmade tortillas with good veggie options! You can't come to SoCal and not eat a taco.
Russell's
Pasadena institution diner named after Aerienne. It's a great spot for brunch, but the lines get long on weekends so go early!
Mama Lu's Dumpling House
Delicious dumplings, noodles, and other Chinese food! Get the garlic string beans.
Artisanal Goods by CAR
Allegedly the best chocolate croissant in Los Angeles (can confirm: it's very good)
