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22 Essential Things to Do in Pasadena Including the Rose Bowl Go to the content Go to the footer No thanks Subscribe 🙌 Awesome, you're subscribed! Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! The best of Los Angeles straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities. Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city. Enter email address Déjà vu! We already have this email. Try another? By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. No thanks Awesome, you're subscribed! Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! The best of Los Angeles for free. Sign up for our email to enjoy Los Angeles without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush). Enter email address Déjà vu! We already have this email. Try another? 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Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out 22 essential things to do in Pasadena Whether you're looking to dine in Old Town or tour the Gamble House, you’ll want to make a stop at all of these things to do in Pasadena Wednesday September 3 2025 Share Copy Link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email WhatsApp Written by Michael Juliano Editor, Los Angeles & Western USA Advertising Pasadena will never be as bustling as Hollywood or as trendy as Highland Park , but that’s exactly what makes this city in the San Gabriel Valley so enjoyable. Set against the San Gabriel Mountains, the town packs in enough things to do without veering into territory that’s either too sleepy or too hectic (though in recent years, an influx of celebs and young families seeking a little more serenity have certainly made the already-expensive city a little more in demand). I’ve lived in Pasadena for well over a decade, and I still don’t get tired of touring turn-of-the-century mansions, strolling through beautiful gardens and going shopping or dining out along Colorado Boulevard—all within the space of a day. Unfortunately, due the destruction of 2025’s Eaton Fire, the city’s most popular hikes , like the ones to Eaton Canyon Falls and Echo Mountain , are still closed indefinitely. The fire torched much of neighboring town Altadena as well as parts of northern Pasadena, but the vast majority of the city looks as handsome as ever and could really use some extra love right now. So whether you’re spending a day or an entire weekend here, you can’t go wrong with these essential things to do in Pasadena. RECOMMENDED: Our full guide to Pasadena Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. Sign up to our newsletter to enjoy Los Angeles without spending a thing (as well as options when you're feeling flush). Enter email address Déjà vu! We already have this email. Try another? By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. 🙌 Awesome, you're subscribed! Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Top things to do in Pasadena 1. Walk around beautiful Old Pasadena Photograph: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Also known as Old Town, this classic downtown district is among Southern California’s most walkable. Stroll along Colorado Boulevard—historic Route 66 and home of the Rose Parade —where you’ll find shops and eateries housed in turn-of-the-century brick buildings. Duck into Miller Alley to explore the lovely courtyard at One Colorado and pop into Indiana Colony for a treat from Wanderlust. Some of the area’s best restaurants and bars reside a block north on Union Street ( Perle , Union , Pez Coastal Kitchen ) and south on Green Street ( Agnes ). Time Out tip: You can take Metro’s A Line to either the Memorial Park or Del Mar Stations, or get two hours of parking for only a dollar in a trio of garages . 2. Take a tour of the Gamble House Things to do Cultural centers Pasadena price 2 of 4 Recommended Photograph: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com This graceful house originally built for one of the heirs of the Procter & Gamble fortune remains one of the best examples of both the Arts and Crafts movement and Charles and Henry Greene’s masterful handiwork. Programming at the Gamble House is exceptional; there are tours (starting around $20) that focus broadly on the house and its gardens or specifically on its details and joinery. Time Out tip: The Gamble House sits just up the street from the Pasadena Museum of History and its adjoining Finnish Folk Art Museum. You can knock them all out in a single trip during the biannual ArtNight . Read more Buy ticket Advertising 3. Hunt for antiques at the Rose Bowl Things to do Event spaces Pasadena price 2 of 4 Recommended Photograph: Michael Juliano This 90,000-seat stadium has been used for college football playoffs, the World Cup final, Olympic cycling, Jay-Z and Beyoncé tours, and—until recently—a yearly fireworks show. It is also, of course, home to the UCLA Bruins football team and the annual New Year’s Day Rose Bowl Game. But on the second Sunday of each month, the bowl hosts a stadium-sized flea market ($13) with a staggering selection of vintage clothing, antique furniture and bespoke wares of all sorts. Time Out tip: If the dates don’t quite work out for you, Pasadena City College also hosts a great—and free—flea market on the first Sunday of the month. Read more Book online 4. Enjoy books and botany at the Huntington Library Attractions Parks and gardens San Marino price 2 of 4 Recommended Photograph: Michael Juliano The bequest of entrepreneur Henry E. Huntington is easily one of the most impressive attractions in the Los Angeles region. Though technically it’s just across the border in San Marino, I still think of the Huntington as a Pasadena must-do. It’s also a destination that demands an entire day for a first visit: Between the art, the library holdings, the themed outdoor spaces and the restored tea room , there’s plenty to see, and most of it is best enjoyed at lingering leisure rather than as part of a mad day-long dash. From a Gutenberg Bible to The Blue Boy to exquisitely designed Japanese and Chinese gardens, nearly every inch of the estate’s grounds and collection is essential (and worth the $29–$34 price of admission). Time Out tip: You can visit for free on the first Sunday of the month, but you’ll absolutely need to plan in advance ; reservations become available (and then are quickly all booked) the last Thursday of the month at 9am. Read more Book online Advertising 5. Pretend you’re in Pawnee at Pasadena City Hall Things to do Pasadena Recommended Photograph: Michael Juliano The massive circular tower at the front of Pasadena City Hall sets the tone for what to expect from the rest of the city: wealth, beauty and an atypically (for SoCal, at least) well-preserved architectural history. You can spot its 206-foot-tall centerpiece, a free-to-visit series of arches and domes, from all over town but it’s best appreciated up close. Walk through the rose-filled courtyard (where you’ll surely come across a wedding photo shoot) to admire the Renaissance-inspired details on John Bakewell and Arthur Brown’s 1927 construction. Most importantly: The building doubled as Pawnee City Hall in Parks and Recreation . Time Out tip: There’s an upstairs, too; stick to the outer walls of the courtyard to find a couple of staircases that lead to a mezzanine and some of the smaller towers. Read more 6. Admire the Old Masters at the Norton Simon Museum Museums Art and design Pasadena price 2 of 4 Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out I think this is easily the most underrated museum in the L.A. area. Sure, its exterior is plastered in the center of your TV screen every year during the Rose Parade, but this calm and intimately laid-out institution rarely feels packed. Make no mistake, though: The quality of the artwork here is tremendous. You’ll see Old Masters (Rembrandt and Brueghel), French Impressionists (Monet, Manet and Renoir) and an unparalleled (for the area, at least) collection of South and Southeast Asian sculpture. Time Out tip: Consider planning a visit for the first Friday of the month, when admission is free after 4pm. Read more Book online Advertising 7. Have a TikTok-famous cup of coffee inside Burlington Arcade Coffee shops Pasadena price 2 of 4 Recommended Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out One of two British-influenced plazas on South Lake Avenue, Burlington Arcade is a nearly spot-on facsimile of its namesake shopping center in London. Though tenants come and go inside the semi-sleepy stretch of stores, the line at Mandarin Coffee Stand is persistent. And for good reason: It’s pretty much the only place you can find coffee made with high-quality specialty beans from China’s Yunnan province, and it’s easily among the best coffee shops in all of L.A. Time Out tip: Don’t sleep on Float . The folksy cafe at the end of the arcade serves delicious sandwiches and, true to its name, coffee and boutique bottles of soda topped with a scoop of Fosselman’s Ice Cream . Read more 8. Pick up great reads at Vroman’s B