FOOD ART & SHOPPING & WINE CULTURE & MORE OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE 2014 | 2015 PASADENA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU VISITPASADENA.COM CELEBRATING 100 YEARS T HE L ANGHAM H UNTINGTON, P ASADENA is the perfect place to escape from it all and relax in luxury as you enjoy world-class dining and a new Chuan Spa. To make a dining or spa reservation, please dial (626) 568-3900. CHUAN SPA Uniting today’s cutting-edge beauty technologies with treatments based upon Traditional Chinese Medicine, the newly opened Chuan Spa offers luxurious services such as massages, facials, body treatments, manicures, pedicures, and hair services. It also features two couple’s suites, one of which is a completely private VIP Suite delivering the ultimate feeling of exclusivity, for ideal relaxation. THE ROYCE | WOOD-FIRED STEAKHOUSE Featuring the fi nest selection of USDA Prime Cuts, Australian Wagyu and Kobe-style Japanese Beef, expertly prepared over a wood-fired grill to sear in maximum flavor and juiciness. Menu includes fresh, seasonal seafood and comforting side dishes. Enjoy pre- or post-dinner drinks in the red wine room or fi nd a spot at the communal Chef’s Table for the best steak experience in town. THE TAP ROOM Serving handmade cocktails, premium artisanal beers on tap and upscale bar bites nightly. Live music Thursday – Saturday evenings. WHERE EVERY MOMENT IS BREATHTAKING 6 COMMUNITY Discover all things Pasadena in three inviting areas that blend the city’s storied past with its exciting present. 10 HOTELS There’s no better place to stay than Pasadena when visiting the Los Angeles area. Whether in a cozy inn or a luxurious resort, you’ll enjoy the city’s cultured atmosphere and have easy access to all there is to see and do in Southern California. 14 RESTAURANTS Pasadena is home to more than 500 restaurants—more eateries per capita than New York City. 26 NIGHTLIFE Where to sing karaoke, enjoy a designer cocktail, laugh at a comedy routine, sample fine wine, dance the night away, and more, all within the boundaries of Pasadena. 28 SHOPPING The streets of Pasadena are alive with opportunities to find that special item you’ve been looking for. 34 ART & CULTURE Pasadena is rife with remarkable art collections, architecture, literature, and entertainment. So leave plenty of time during your visit to experience it all. 42 FIT & FUN Whether you’re a spectator or the one in action, Pasadena has all the elements to keep you up to speed. 46 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES® From parade seating to advance parking reservations and the best spots from which to view the floats, here's an insider’s guide to Pasadena’s prominent New Year’s events. 50 SIGNATURE EVENTS Whether it’s a major sporting event, an exhibit, or a home tour, be sure to catch a quintessential Pasadena occasion. 54 TRANSPORTATION Get to and around Pasadena and neighboring Los Angeles areas trouble-free, thanks to close proximity and convenient travel options. COVER PHOTOGRAPH: LISA ROMEREIN PHOTOGRAPH: COVER 4 | PASADENA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | VISITPASADENA.COM ©2012 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. 12-ADV-11690 COMMUNITY Old Pasadena DYNAMIC DISTRICTS Discover all things Pasadena in three inviting areas that blend the city’s storied past with its exciting present. ithin Pasadena’s 1.5-mile downtown core, you’ll find retail areas, cobblestone courtyards, sidewalk bistros, and nightlife in three alluring shopping and entertainment districts: Old Pasadena, the Playhouse District, and South Lake Avenue. Pasadena was named one of the top 100 places to live in the U.S. by Livability.com and Richard Florida’s Martin Prosperity Institute in a study of more than 1,700 cities across the nation. 6 | PASADENA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | VISITPASADENA.COM OLD PASADENA The city’s original commercial hub in the 19th century, Old Pasadena today is a bustling urban center with top-rated restaurants, boutiques, exclusive national retailers, and exciting nightlife filling its Victorian-, Mission Revival-, and Art Deco-era buildings. The 22-block area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and encompasses two city parks, a historic performance band shell, and the Moorish-influenced Castle Green—one of Pasadena’s first grand hotels, built in 1898. 626-356-9725; oldpasadena.org PLAYHOUSE DISTRICT If you’re looking for an eclectic mix of antique sellers, museums, bookstores, restaurants, and one-of-a-kind shops, all enhanced with culture and 1920s architecture, the Playhouse District is one place you’ll want to visit. On the National Register of Historic Places, the Pasadena Playhouse—with its variety of theatrical productions—has been the cultural center of the district since 1917. 626-744-0340; playhousedistrict.org SOUTH LAKE AVENUE A European-style tree-lined avenue, the South Lake district is flanked by a mixture of Pasadena institutions like Pie ’n Burger and Smitty’s Grill, as well as brand-name stores and restaurants. Its cornerstone, Macy’s department store, is a sleek, modern icon that was designed by renowned architect Welton Beckett in 1947 to resemble a luxury cruise liner. The 10-block area winds its way between Colorado and California boulevards. 626-792-1259; southlakeavenue.org One Colorado Playhouse District OLD PASADENA, ONE COLORADO: LISA ROMEREIN; ONEOLD PASADENA, COLORADO: JAMIE PLAYHOUSE DISTRICT: CVB PHAM/PASADENA COMMUNITY PASADENA’S 411 Easy-to-use phone app, vital stats, and tips for your stay in Pasadena. Located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena is 10 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles, off the 210 and 110 freeways or via the Metro Gold Line. The warm Southern California climate and year-round sunshine make for a casual environment. If you intend to dine in an upscale restaurant, bring a sweater or jacket. Most days are mild, but it can be cool at night. If you plan to tour art museums and gardens, remember to bring comfortable shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Temperatures here usually average a high of 77.2 degrees and a low of 51.3 degrees. IMPORTANT SMOKING PHONE Smoking is not allowed NUMBERS in public buildings, Pasadena Convention restaurants, or bars. & Visitors Bureau/ Some restaurants may Pasadena Visitor Center allow it at outdoor tables. 300 E. Green St. W 626-795-9311 FREE 800-307-7977 SMARTPHONE APP fax: 626-795-9656 Plan your day in Pasadena [email protected] with the free “GoPasadena” VisitPasadena.com smartphone app. Detailed Monday–Friday information about museums, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. shopping, restaurants, performing arts, gardens, Highway conditions movies, architectural tours, 800-427-7623 sports, popular fi lming locations, events, and Police (non-emergency) much more are all at your 626-744-4501 fi ngertips. Money-saving deals and discounts can Emergency police, also be found here. fi re, and ambulance 911 CONNECT WITH US: Facebook.com/VisitPasadena Huntington Hospital Instagram.com/VisitPasadena 100 W. California Blvd. Twitter.com/VisitPasadenaCA 626-397-5000 YouTube.com/VisitPasadenaCA Details are subject to change. For the latest information, go to VisitPasadena.com. 8 | PASADENA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | VISITPASADENA.COM MINUTES FROM PASADENA, A WORLD OF GREAT SHOPPING, DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT. Anthropologie J.Crew Sur La Table Apple Juicy Couture Tiffany & Co. A|X Armani Exchange Kate Spade UGG® Australia Bar Verde at Nordstrom Katsuya Urban Outfitters Barnes & Noble Kiehl’s Since 1851 XXI Forever Barneys New York CO-OP Le Pain Quotidien and so much more! 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Many of our intimate, affordable inns are located along the route of the Rose Parade, surrounded by infinite shopping, cultural, entertainment, and dining possibilities. An iconic landmark, the Langham Huntington hotel marked its 100th anniversary in 2014. In celebration, it opened Chuan Spa, a blend of beauty technology and Traditional Chinese Medicine. JAMIE CVB PHAM/PASADENA 10 | PASADENA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | VISITPASADENA.COM { HOTELS } spa offering treatments The Westin Pasadena based on Traditional With 350 guestrooms dusitD2 constance Chinese Medicine. and 29,000 square feet of pasadena Features 380 guestrooms, meeting space, The Westin This new trendsetting including private cottages. Pasadena offers exceptional hotel is the defi nition of 1401 S. 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