Things to do in Pasadena
Kidspace Children's Museum
Hands-on museum near the Rose Bowl with water play, climbing towers, and nature areas.
~$15.50/personShopping & TreatsOld Pasadena
Walkable historic shopping district full of shops, ice cream, and family dining.
Free to strollArts & CultureStorrier Stearns Japanese Garden
Tranquil historic Japanese garden with koi ponds and a teahouse for a calm outing.
~$12.50 adultParks & HikingHahamongna Watershed Park
Open-space park at the foot of the mountains with flat trails and a kids' nature stream.
FreeAnimals & NatureEaton Canyon Nature Center
Nature center and easy trail to a seasonal waterfall, with live-animal exhibits for kids.
FreeIndoor PlayRose Bowl Aquatics Center
Family pools and splash play near the Rose Bowl, great for hot-day water fun.
~$8-10 day passFarmers markets in Pasadena
Villa Parke Certified Farmers' Market
Smaller, neighborhood-feel Pasadena market with affordable seasonal produce; EBT accepted.
Pasadena Victory Park Farmers' Market
A big Saturday-morning market with seasonal produce and prepared foods next to a grassy park for the kids.
Local restaurants in Pasadena
Pie 'n Burger
A classic 1963 diner with hand-built burgers and fresh-baked pies in a cozy counter-and-booth setting.
Lucky Boy
Old-school charbroiled-burger and legendary breakfast-burrito stand since 1961.
Connal's
Family-owned counter-serve throwback since 1958 with burgers and grinders.
Russell's
Fair Oaks breakfast-and-brunch landmark famous for Belgian waffles and omelets.
Green Street Restaurant
Pasadena tradition since 1979 with a salad-forward menu and the famous Dianne salad.
El Metate Cafe
Family spot blending coastal and inland Mexican cooking, from fish tacos to quesadillas.
Local shops in Pasadena
Vroman's Bookstore
Southern California's oldest and largest independent bookstore (1894), with a huge gift section.
Gold Bug
Family-owned Old Town gallery-shop with 100+ designers' art, fine jewelry, and curiosities.
Homage
Independently owned gift, jewelry, and stationery shop in Old Town's Shops on Holly.
Union Street Toys
Independent neighborhood toy store near Old Town.
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