What to do in Pasadena, CA

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Old Pasadena

Old Pasadena

4/5(3 area reviews)

The historic center of Pasadena in Los Angeles County offers alfresco dining, farmers markets, shopping and arts and crafts events.

Old Pasadena
Norton Simon Museum featuring a statue or sculpture

South Arroyo

While visiting South Arroyo, you might make a stop by sights like Norton Simon Museum and Colorado Street Bridge.

South Arroyo
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North Arroyo

While visiting North Arroyo, you might make a stop by sights like Rose Bowl Stadium and Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

North Arroyo
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North Central

While North Central may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rose Bowl Stadium and Pasadena City Hall.

North Central
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Lamanda Park

3/5(1 area review)

When in Lamanda Park, you can plan a visit to The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens and Rose Bowl Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lamanda Park
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East Pasadena

When in East Pasadena, you can plan a visit to Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Gardens and Westfield Santa Anita, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

East Pasadena

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