Pasadena
Pasadena is located 11 miles northeast of Downtown Los Angeles. Known as the City of Roses, Pasadena is most famous for its New Year's Day Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game, people flocking from all over the country every year to decorate and view the floats and to attend arguably the most famous college football bowl game of the year.
Pasadena has become the most exciting place for nightlife in the San Gabriel Valley, with bustling Old Pasadena's boutiques, restaurants and clubs in the western section, chic shopping and dining on South Lake and abundant services in the eastern area.
Home to 500 restaurants serving cuisine from around the world, one of only 15 Le Cordon Bleu-affiliated culinary schools in the United States resides here. In addition, the first Trader Joe’s neighborhood market opened its doors in Pasadena in 1967.
Pasadena is a cultural oasis with 14 museums and 11 performing arts organizations, including the Pasadena Playhouse and Norton Simon Museum. Pasadena also boasts the world-renowned California Institute of Technology, whose alumni and faculty have garnered 32 Nobel Prizes. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, site of the Mars exploration missions, is also just a 10-minute drive north.
Pasadena has become the most exciting place for nightlife in the San Gabriel Valley, with bustling Old Pasadena's boutiques, restaurants and clubs in the western section, chic shopping and dining on South Lake and abundant services in the eastern area.
Home to 500 restaurants serving cuisine from around the world, one of only 15 Le Cordon Bleu-affiliated culinary schools in the United States resides here. In addition, the first Trader Joe’s neighborhood market opened its doors in Pasadena in 1967.
Pasadena is a cultural oasis with 14 museums and 11 performing arts organizations, including the Pasadena Playhouse and Norton Simon Museum. Pasadena also boasts the world-renowned California Institute of Technology, whose alumni and faculty have garnered 32 Nobel Prizes. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, site of the Mars exploration missions, is also just a 10-minute drive north.
Attractions
Get out of the house and enjoy what the Norton Simon Museum has to offer. Boasting a large collection of 19th century American and European works, the Norton Simon Museum offers a wider range of artworks through exhibitions that feature Californian artists and art from cultures around the world.
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Fun for kids and the whole family, the Kids Space Museum will be both educational and entertaining! Pasadena has a rich aerospace culture and its never too early to start inspiring the next generation.
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Celebrate the New Year in Pasadena with the annual Rose Parade. Beautiful parade floats make their way from the starting point on the corner of Green St and Orange Grove Blvd, continuing onto Colorado Blvd. Post-Parade celebrations provide fun for the whole family.
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La Canada Flintridge
La Canada prides itself as being a small, close-knit, and family-oriented community with many volunteer organizations and highly ranked/award winning schools. There are also many community amenities for your enjoyment, including: parks, sports fields and courts, a skate park, hiking/equestrian trails, a public library, the historic Lanterman House, and Descanso Gardens. Trails have been an asset of La Cañada Flintridge dating back to before the City’s incorporation. The trail system includes trails belonging to both the City itself and the County of Los Angeles. The city boasts 22 trails maintained by the city that are huge part of residents leisure activities, there are trails for all experience levels even up to expert hikers looking for steep inclines!
The La Cañada Unified School District serves most of the city and is ranked as one of the top school districts in the state.
The La Cañada Unified School District serves most of the city and is ranked as one of the top school districts in the state.
La Canada-Flintridge Attractions
For a breath of fresh air, take a trip to the Descanso Gardens to get a break from the city life. Descanso Gardens are internationally recognized for their impressive botanical gardens and seasonal horticulture.
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Discover the secrets of space by making a day trip out of the Mount Wilson Observatory. From a space museum, to a 100-inch telescope viewing area, the Mount Wilson Observatory is sure to keep you and your family or friends entertained.
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Over 130 acres of preserved land in the San Rafael Hills, Cherry Canyon Park is the perfect spot for outdoors activities. Hike or Bike their trails and find yourself with beautiful views of the valley and surrounding land- and cityscapes.
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