South Pasadena, California
South Pasadena is a city of 26,068 people in Los Angeles County, California, founded in 1888.
Why visit South Pasadena
Townapedia lists 104 museums and landmarks, 36 parks and trails, 202 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Edwards Alhambra Renaissance, La Loma Bridge, El Molino Viejo and Wynyate.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; December lows average 45°F.
Weather in South Pasadena
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Pasadena
South Pasadena is a city in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 26,943, up from 25,619 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article South Pasadena, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks104
El Molino Viejo
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
1120 Mill Lane, San Marino
Tu-Su 11:00-14:00
Wynyate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in South Pasadena, California
851 Lyndon Street, South Pasadena
Arroyo Seco Parkway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Highway in California
Bonnie Court
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Bungalow court in Pasadena, California
Bowen Court
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Single-family detached home in California, United States of America
Bullock's Pasadena
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Department store in California, United States of America
Colonial Court
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Bungalow court in Pasadena, United States of America
Colorado Street Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Bridge in Pasadena, California, United States of America
Cordelia A. Culbertson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Cottage Court
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Bungalow court located at 642–654 S. Marengo Ave. in Pasadena, California
Court at 275 North Chester Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Bungalow court located at 275 North Chester Avenue in Pasadena, California
Court at 497-503½ N. Madison Ave.
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Bungalow court in Pasadena, United States of America
92 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
Highland Park Recreation Center
Park · 1.8 mi
6150 Piedmont Avenue, Los Angeles
Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes202
Fosselman's
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.4 mi
1824 West Main Street, Alhambra
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
901 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena
Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa-Su 05:00-21:00
7 Leaves Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Vietnamese · 1.8 mi
151 North Garfield Avenue, Alhambra
Mo-Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa,Su 08:00-11:00
85°C Bakery Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Chinese · 1.9 mi
300 West Main Street, Alhambra
Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Ai
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.5 mi
1013 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena
Tu-Sa 11:30-22:00;Su 17:00-21:30;Mo off
Antigua Bread
Cafe · Guatemalan · 0.9 mi
5597 Huntington Drive, Los Angeles
Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Aro Latin
Restaurant · Latin American · 0.5 mi
1019 Mission Street, South Pasadena
Mo-We 16:00-22:00; Th 16:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Bistro de la Gare
Restaurant · French · 0.4 mi
921 Meridian Avenue, South Pasadena
Mo-Tu off; We-Su 17:00-21:00
190 more on the map.
History
The original inhabitants of the area were members of the Native American Hahamog-na tribe, a branch of the Tongva Nation (part of the Shoshone language group) that occupied the Los Angeles Basin.
From the History section of South Pasadena, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
The Alhambra Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
2221 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra
Churches and places of worship39
Highland Park Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.0 mi
6310 Aldama Street, Los Angeles
American Hai Ninh Community Association
Place of worship · 1.8 mi
501 West Main Street, Alhambra
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries91
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Los Angeles Public Library
Library · 1.7 mi
6145 North Figueroa Street
Saint Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School
School · Roman Catholic · 2.0 mi
6025 Monte Vista Street, Los Angeles
Healthcare14
Dermatology Specialists of Pasadena
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
536 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena
Map of South 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 (3 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
San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Alhambra 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- San Marino 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- San Gabriel 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Pasadena 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Monterey Park 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- East San Gabriel 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Rosemead 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- East Los Angeles 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Temple City 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Altadena 6 mi north, about 9 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
- Southpasadena ca cityhall, The original uploader was Geographer at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 2.5
- Holy Family Catholic Church South Pasadena 2020b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Pasadena High School 2020, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy Family Catholic Church South Pasadena 2020a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wynyate 4, Einbierbitte, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fenyes Estate 13, Rschen7754, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Theodore Parker Lukens House, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Smith Estate, Highland Park, Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Court at 744 S. Marengo 6, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mary Louise Court 3, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Judson Studios, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colonial Court, Brianyoungramirez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Court of Appeals, Coolcaesar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pasadena Playhouse, Flickr user Canon in 2D, CC BY 2.0
- San Gabriel Civic Auditorium (cropped), The original uploader was Lordkinbote at English Wikipedia . ( Original text: Lordkinbote ), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Caddy STS, Accord14, CC BY-SA 4.0
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