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Adventures
7 miles from beautiful hiking trails in Eaton Canyon Park in Pasadena. Streams and a waterfall included!
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Eaton Canyon
1801-1945 Veranada Ave7 miles from beautiful hiking trails in Eaton Canyon Park in Pasadena. Streams and a waterfall included!
Old Town Pasadena is 7 miles away, filled with shopping, eats and entertainment!
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Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdOld Town Pasadena is 7 miles away, filled with shopping, eats and entertainment!
Located in Arcadia, Santa Anita Race Track is just a few miles away.
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Santa Anita Race Track station
Located in Arcadia, Santa Anita Race Track is just a few miles away.
Only 7 miles away. Filled with botanical gardens, nature, exploration and peacocks!
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Los Angeles County Arboretum
301 N Baldwin AveOnly 7 miles away. Filled with botanical gardens, nature, exploration and peacocks!
Located in downtown LA, Staples Center is 10 miles away.
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I-Center ye-Staples
1111 S Figueroa StLocated in downtown LA, Staples Center is 10 miles away.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping scene and great place to walk around!
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Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdOutdoor shopping scene and great place to walk around!
Great mall with tons of shopping, stores and great eats!
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Westfield Santa Anita
400 S Baldwin AveGreat mall with tons of shopping, stores and great eats!
Food
This is a big category!
Located in one of the most (if not, the most) ethnically diverse regions in our country, San Gabriel Valley is home to the best (in our humble opinion) authentic and delicious asian cuisines outside of their homelands. Highlighted by countless food critics and foodie fanatics, this community is truly the gem of the food scene.
There are literally many, many dozens of restaurants within walking distance that are amazing. You really can't lose. There are too many must-trys to list here but I'll do my best!
Within walking distance, just a a few steps away! Love delicious noodles? Amazing Sichuan style noodles here.
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301 W Valley BlvdWithin walking distance, just a a few steps away! Love delicious noodles? Amazing Sichuan style noodles here.
Within walking distance. Steamy hot pot, individual style.
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Boiling Point
15488 S Western AveWithin walking distance. Steamy hot pot, individual style.
Sam Woo Barbeque
514 Valley BoulevardWithin walking distance. No frills, cantonese style food.
3-minute drive! Mandarin style food with beef rolls, soup dumplings, and much more!
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101 Noodle Express
1025 S Baldwin Ave3-minute drive! Mandarin style food with beef rolls, soup dumplings, and much more!
One of our favorite restaurants, great spot for a nice sit-down meal, celebration and impressing your guests. DELICIOUS! If you are looking for a great meal tonight, this is it!
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Newport Seafood Restaurant
518 West Las Tunas DriveOne of our favorite restaurants, great spot for a nice sit-down meal, celebration and impressing your guests. DELICIOUS! If you are looking for a great meal tonight, this is it!
8-minute drive! Fried chicken with a Japanese twist. Craft beers. What else you could ask for? Yum!
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Tokyo Fried Chicken Co.
122 S Atlantic Blvd8-minute drive! Fried chicken with a Japanese twist. Craft beers. What else you could ask for? Yum!
Louisiana Crawfish Boil meets Vietnamese influence. Try the "whole shebang" flavor, it's out of this world. Imagine garlicky spice heaven with shrimp, crawfish and cajun fries! *Tip: join the virtual waitlist on Yelp to wait in line from the comfort of home. This place is packed with no reservations allowed. ;)
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The Boiling Crab
129 W Main StLouisiana Crawfish Boil meets Vietnamese influence. Try the "whole shebang" flavor, it's out of this world. Imagine garlicky spice heaven with shrimp, crawfish and cajun fries! *Tip: join the virtual waitlist on Yelp to wait in line from the comfort of home. This place is packed with no reservations allowed. ;)
This is a hidden gem for us locals. Best sushi at an amazing price. It's a pick up and take to go kinda place. So fresh, you'll love it!
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Yama Seafood LA
911 W Las Tunas DrThis is a hidden gem for us locals. Best sushi at an amazing price. It's a pick up and take to go kinda place. So fresh, you'll love it!
Quick, easy, inexpensive and delicious! Vietnamese bahn mi shop. Great for to go sandwiches in your backpack while theme park shopping or hiking!
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Mr. Baguette
8702 Valley BlvdQuick, easy, inexpensive and delicious! Vietnamese bahn mi shop. Great for to go sandwiches in your backpack while theme park shopping or hiking!
Looking for some amazing dim sum? There are dozens in this town and this is our favorite! What's even better? It's dim sum all day!
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Lunasia Dim Sum House
239 E Colorado BlvdLooking for some amazing dim sum? There are dozens in this town and this is our favorite! What's even better? It's dim sum all day!
Craving Korean BBQ? Again, there are dozens in the area, if we had to choose (reluctantly).. this would be it!
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Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
5700 Rosemead BlvdCraving Korean BBQ? Again, there are dozens in the area, if we had to choose (reluctantly).. this would be it!
Boba
Yes, in this town, Boba Milk Tea gets its own category.
One of our favorite Boba places here. Try the Hokkaido Milk Tea. It's within walking distance!
Boba Ave 8090
140 Valley BlvdOne of our favorite Boba places here. Try the Hokkaido Milk Tea. It's within walking distance!
Bubble Crush
848 East Garvey AvenueQuality drinks! Yum!
Dingle Berries Coffee & Tea
9711 Valley BlvdAnother great Boba shop. This one has a coffee menu too!