Below are some things to do and places to eat in the area!
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108, (626) 405-2100
Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens. Great place to spend a quiet day enjoying art and relaxing.
Houston's
320 South Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA 91105, (626) 577-6001
Comfortable atmosphere with American food. We highly recommend the french dip!
Parkway Grill
510 South Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA 91105, (626) 795-1001
Classic Pasadena restaurant.
Norton Simon Museum
411 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105, (626) 449-6840
Remarkable private art collection including works from Degas, Renoir, Picasso, and Monet to name a few. Also has a lovely sculpture garden.
Mi Piace
25 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105, (626) 795-3131
Mi Piace is a neighborhood favorite located in the heart of Old Pasadena. Serving light Italian cooking with a New York accent.
Russell's
30 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103, (626) 578-1404
For the name - and the diner food too :)
Marston's Restaurant
151 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91103, (626) 796-2459
Famous for breakfast and lunch. Customers line up for their popular breakfasts and brunches! The star of the breakfast menu is their signature “Fantastic French Toast.”
Slater's 50/50
61 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103, (626) 765-9700
Home of the famous 50/50 burger - 50% ground bacon and 50% ground beef!
Arroyo Seco Trail
Arroyo Seco Trail, Pasadena, CA
Easy hike around the arroyo.
Rose Bowl Loop Trail
500 Seco, Pasadena, 91103
Paved loop around rose bowl. Perfect for walk or run with stroller.