Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city of 136,969 people in Los Angeles County, California, founded in 1886.
Why visit Pasadena
Townapedia lists 94 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 394 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pasadena Playhouse, IPIC Theaters, USC Pacific Asia Museum and Colorado Street Bridge.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; December lows average 45°F.
Weather in Pasadena
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pasadena
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, 10 miles (16 km) northeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is the primary cultural center of the San Gabriel Valley. Old Pasadena is the city's original commercial district.
From the Wikipedia article Pasadena, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Pasadena Playhouse
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Theater in Pasadena, California, United States
39 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks94
USC Pacific Asia Museum
Museum · 1.0 mi
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena
Mo-Tu off; We-Su 11:00-17:00
Colorado Street Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Bridge in Pasadena, California, United States of America
La Casita del Arroyo
Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi
177 South Arroyo Boulevard, Pasadena
06:00-22:00
Prospect Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in California, United States
Adobe Flores
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
House in South Pasadena, California
Arroyo Seco Parkway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Highway in California
Batchelder House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Bekins Storage Co. Roof Sign
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Neon sign in Pasadena, United States of America
Bryan Court
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in California, United States
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Bullock's Pasadena
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Department store in California, United States of America
Case Study House 10
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
House in Pasadena, California, United States
Center for the Arts Eagle Rock
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Library in Los Angeles County, California, United States
82 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Magical Playground
Playground · 1.7 mi
1778 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
Mo-Fr 11:30-17:00; Sa-Su 10:00-17:00
Restaurants and cafes394
Il Fornaio
Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 mi
24 West Union Street, Pasadena
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Aikan Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.1 mi
735 East Green Street, Pasadena
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30
Akbar Cuisine of India
Restaurant · Indian · 1.6 mi
404 South Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena
Mo-Su 05:00-21:30, Th-Su 11:00-14:30
All India Cafe
Restaurant · Indian · 1.3 mi
39 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena
Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
Amara Café
Cafe · Venezuelan, Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
55 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena
Mo off; Tu-Fr 07:30-15:00; Sa-Su 07:30-16:00
Amigo's Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
1076 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Anaya's
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
630 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Annapurna Grill
Restaurant · Indian · 1.1 mi
929 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena
Mo off; Tu-Su 11:30-14:45,17:30-21:45
B.C's Donuts
Cafe · Donut · 2.4 mi
2525 East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena
Th-Su 05:00-15:00; Mo-We 05:00-14:00
382 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship29
Church of Scientology of Pasadena
Place of worship · 1.2 mi
35 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena
Shopping54
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries69
Healthcare17
Map of Pasadena
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 46°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 69°F | 46°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 48°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 51°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 58°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 63°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 62°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 56°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 75°F | 50°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 45°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pasadena Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Los Angeles County has had 67 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-08-08: Canyon Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Eaton Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Hurst Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-07: Palisades Fire (Fire)
- 2024-12-10: Franklin Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
- Altadena 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- San Marino 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- South Pasadena 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- East San Gabriel 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- San Gabriel 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Alhambra 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- La Cañada Flintridge 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Sierra Madre 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Glendale 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Arcadia 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Pasadena City Hall 2, Oleknutlee, Public domain
- Mission Court Pasadena 2, Rschen7754, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mission Court Pasadena 4, Rschen7754, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mission Court Pasadena 5, Rschen7754, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mission Court Pasadena 1, Rschen7754, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mission Court Pasadena 3, Rschen7754, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mission Court Pasadena 6, Rschen7754, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Olive Heights, Pasadena, California, US, Clyde Charles Brown, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carnegie Observatories, Pasadena, California, US, Clyde Charles Brown, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Little Free Library Pasadena, FinkyOfNalanja, CC0
- The Hat, Pasadena, Lee Stranahan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Hat, Pasadena(2), Lee Stranahan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pasadena Playhouse, Flickr user Canon in 2D, CC BY 2.0
- 662 Prospect Blvd, Prospect Historic District, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- 2010-1101-06-ColoradoStBridge, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Adobe Flores, South Pasadena, Cbl62, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Villa Verde front gate, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 240 Grand Ave, Park Place-Arroyo Terrace Historic District 01, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- House at 1011 S. Madison Ave., TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Marengo Historic District 2, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pisgah Home Historic District, Highland Park, Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FriendshipBaptistChurch, Adrianne Wadewitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StoutenburghHouse, Awadewit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Batchelderhouse2, Carl von Bibra, Public domain
- Highland Park Masonic Temple, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Katherine Emery Estate front gate, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lower Arroyo Seco Historic District 1, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richard and Mary Alice Frank House, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Il Paradiso, Pasadena, California, Frances Benjamin Johnston, Public domain
- Bullock's Pasadena (looking S), Grbrumder, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Louise C Bentz House, Ellie Trevarthen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Miltimore House, Einbierbitte, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EvanstonInn2, Adrianne Wadewitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Garfield House, South Pasadena, Cbl62, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henry A. Ware House, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ernest W. Smith House 1, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DonCarlosCourt2, Adrianne Wadewitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Millard House, Pasadena, Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newcomb House 1, Rschen7754, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newcomb House 2, Rschen7754, CC BY-SA 3.0
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