Kristina & Sanil
Things To Do
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, known as The Huntington, is a collections-based educational and research institution. The Huntington is about 10 minutes away from the Maxwell House in Pasadena. Please note the gardens take a substantial amount of time to walk through, we'd recommend at least a few hours. In addition, online timed entry reservations are required on weekends, Monday holidays, and Free Days for the Huntington. Weekday reservations are not required, but encouraged for faster check-in.
Norton Simon Museum
The Norton Simon museum is an art museum in Pasadena with work from notable artists like Monet, Rembrandt, Renoir, and van Gough.
The Gamble House
The Gamble House is an iconic American Craftsman home in Pasadena, California, designed by the architectural firm Greene and Greene. It is open for tours on Tuesdays, and Thursdays through Sundays. Advance reservations are recommended.
Eaton Canyon Trail - Altadena
This trail is about 10-15 minutes from the Maxwell House. Pasadena is located near the Angeles National Forest, which has many beautiful hiking trails. This trail is not paved, comfortable shoes or hiking boots are recommended.
Runyon Canyon - Hollywood, Los Angeles
Runyon Canyon is located in LA/West Hollywood area, which is around 30 minutes from Pasadena. It's a popular hike for tourists as it's been featured in many reality TV shows and has great views of West Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills, and all of Los Angeles. Some parts are slippery, wear comfortable shoes.
Griffith Park & Observatory
Griffith Park and Observatory is located in Los Angeles and is about 30 minutes from the Maxwell House. It's located on over 4,000 acres and is LA's equivalent of Central Park in New York City. We recommend Griffith Park over Runyon Canyon, as there's many more trails and more parking options.