Gamble House


PASADENA PARADISE AWAITS!


Nestled in the foothills of the magnificent San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena is best known for the annual Rose Bowl and Tournament of Roses Parade. However, there is so much more to this charming city, located just 10 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles.


With its thriving arts, cultural and entertainment scene as well as its mesmerizing architecture, 200-plus shops and more restaurants per capita than New York City, visitors quickly discover why it’s called the “Crown of the Valley.”


Pasadena offers convenient access to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and is considered a “walkable” community. It also serves up an efficient transit system, with shuttles, buses and light rail, that can take you anywhere in the greater Los Angeles area.


Below, we highlight some of the city’s beloved attractions:


Pasadena Playhouse


Considered the state theater of California, the Pasadena Playhouse celebrated its 100th


birthday in 2017. It produces a variety of professional shows and cultural events annually. Tours are offered with advanced reservations.


pasadenaplayhouse.org The Hungtington Library


Once the estate of railroad tycoon Henry Edwards Huntington, the Huntington Library features an extensive art collection, botanical gardens and a world-renowned research library. huntington.org


Colorado Street Bridge Pasadena City Hall Old Pasadena/Old Town


Sprawling 22 city blocks, Old Pasadena, or Old Town, is considered the heart of the city and is brimming with Old World charm, tree-lined sidewalks and quaint alleyways. Explore the specialty shops, open-air eateries, galleries, museums, historical landmarks and more. Colorado Boulevard is the city’s main street. oldpasadena.org


Eaton Canyon


Photos courtesy of Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau Conference Preview Section written by Eileen Viglione


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A 190-acre nature preserve, Eaton Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center is tucked


Get up close to the breathtaking Pasadena City Hall, with its 206-foot-tall centerpiece, where you’ll marvel at Renaissance-style architecture and feel compelled to capture the beauty with your camera. cityofpasadena.net


The historic Colorado State Bridge, built in the Beaux Arts style in 1912, spans the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena and was featured in the 2016 Oscar-nominated film “La La Land.”


For more information: visitpasadena.com


PASADENA’S PARROTS


Parrots are frequently seen and heard in and around Pasadena! Local legend has it that the birds were released during a 1959 fire, which destroyed Simpon’s Gardenland and Bird Farm in Pasadena.


(While visitors think this is cool, residents sometimes squawk about their early morning raucous.)


Norton Simon Museum Home to one of the world’s most remarkable private art collections, the Norton Simon Museum is most likely the country’s least known, great art museum. Founded by the late billionaire Norton Simon, the business mogul behind Hunt-Wesson Foods, it features an expansive collection of works both inside and outdoors in the sculpture garden. nortonsimon.org


Cafe Santorini 64 W. Union St.


Situated in an old, brick building in the heart of Old Town, Cafe Santorini is a popular Mediterranean restaurant with a full bar and lovely rooftop patio. cafesantorini.com


Built in 1908 for David and Mary Gamble of the Proctor and Gamble Company, the Gamble House is a National Historic landmark and stunning representation of American Arts and Crafts style architecture. Guided tours are available.


gamblehouse.org


away at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Visitors can explore hiking and equestrian trails as well as the nature center, featuring live animals and displays. ecnca.org


NOTABLE EATERIES


While there are many first-rate restaurants in Pasadena, these two definitely stand out:


Pie ‘n Burger 913 E. California Blvd.


A Pasadena landmark and local favorite since 1963, Pie ‘n Burger made the Food Network’s illustrious list of the “Top 5 Burgers in America.” pienburger.com


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