Things To Do

Old Pasadena

Great for many types of cuisine from casual to more upscale! Also bars…

White Horse Lounge

Edwin Mills by Equator

Nice little place hidden in an alley!

Sushi Roku Pasadena

Like sushi? Go for it!

The Boulevard Bar

Amazing local gay bar, fantastic karaoke, drag shows… tell Steve “Julie sent me!”

Magnolia House

Let's do brunch? OK!

Burke Williams

A fancy spa! In the heart of “Old town”

Norton Simon Museum

Little known museum, eclectic pieces. In May a new exhibit: Alternate Realities: Altoon, Diebenkorn, Lobdell, Woelffer.

The Pasadena Playhouse

For the drama.

The Gamble House

Like architecture? Do it!

Pasadena City Hall

Great for pictures!

Eaton Canyon Falls Trail

Hiking here can be easy to moderate, you can find some water falls if you get to the top… and the drought isn’t too bad!

Rose Bowl Stadium

Second Sunday of the month a great flea market! If you want to get in a nice walk, run or jog the entire bowl is a 5k.

Brookside Golf Club

In the “Rose Bowl” area

Annandale Golf Club

Tucked away in the hills behind Julie’s home

Descanso Gardens

Lovely garden for a peaceful calm getaway. Ps bring your own wine and picnic basket!

Spa Pura

A favorite getaway of Julie’s- she recommends the “Korean Scrub” if available!

Highland Park Bowl

A restored bowling alley, it’s gorgeous, fun and a must if you want something off the beaten path.

Olvera Street

Oldest part of Los Angeles, free, good food, historic walk throughs, and across from Union Station if you’re taking the train!

The Original Pantry Cafe

Bring cash! A trademark of downtown LA- aka greasy spoon- sit at the counter for a quicker meal!

Griffith Observatory

L.A. Live

Mels Drive-In

Decent diner food, fun atmosphere! Close to comedy clubs in Hollywood, and near Griffith Observatory.

Vegan Glory

Best vegan- best vegan Thai!

Universal Studios Hollywood

Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum

Disneyland Park

Fun for children of all ages.