Guidebook for South Pasadena
Essentials
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveBecause.... TRADER JOE'S!
Food Scene
La Monarca Bakery
5833 N Figueroa StYummy mexican baked goods and drinks!
Great location, atmosphere, food, drinks! Right across the street
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Buster's Ice Cream and Coffee Stop
1006 Mission StreetGreat location, atmosphere, food, drinks! Right across the street
Yummy baked goods, pies and cakes! Healthy items on the menu as well. Right across the street.
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Heirloom Bakery & Cafe
807-C Meridian AveYummy baked goods, pies and cakes! Healthy items on the menu as well. Right across the street.
Wonderful lunch specials; right across the street!
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Radhika Modern Indian
966 Mission StWonderful lunch specials; right across the street!
Some of the best tasting pizza in the area!
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Tomato Pie Pizza Joint
2457 Hyperion AveSome of the best tasting pizza in the area!
Cool store attached to this old school looking soda fountain! Must go to place especially for desserts or/and waffles!
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Fair Oaks Pharmacy
1526 Mission StCool store attached to this old school looking soda fountain! Must go to place especially for desserts or/and waffles!
I've only eaten here once so far for breakfast and it was fantastic! Nice outdoor and indoor seating areas. Short walk away!
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Mike & Anne's
1040 Mission StI've only eaten here once so far for breakfast and it was fantastic! Nice outdoor and indoor seating areas. Short walk away!
Nicole's Market & Cafe
921 Meridian AveFantastic French restaurant!
Firefly Bistro
1009 El Centro StreetTAPAS!
Kaldi Coffee & Tea
1019 El Centro StGreat view of the library!
Fantastic ramen place! Gets busy and crowded! 10-15min walk
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Modan Artisanal Ramen
700 Fair Oaks AveFantastic ramen place! Gets busy and crowded! 10-15min walk
MUST VISIT! GETS BUSY HERE! Try their chicken and waffles!
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Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Pasadena
830 N Lake AveMUST VISIT! GETS BUSY HERE! Try their chicken and waffles!
Gus's BBQ
808 Fair Oaks AveGreat place for BBQ! 10 min walk away
Mix N'Munch
1005 Mission StreetGreat grilled cheese sandwich varieties!
Lucky Boy
640 S Arroyo PkwyFantastic breakfast burritos!
Señor Fish
4803 Eagle Rock BlvdGreat authentic Mexican food!
Everything Else
South Pasadena Station
Goes to Old Town Pasadena and Downtown LA
Total of 17 designated parking spots for building residents and shop owners to utilize (first come first serve).
Pico Alley
Pico AlleyTotal of 17 designated parking spots for building residents and shop owners to utilize (first come first serve).
Yoga Studio! First class free! Just use the apartment address :)
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Mission Street Yoga
Yoga Studio! First class free! Just use the apartment address :)
Frozen Yogurt! My favorite yogurt place. Check out their bulletin to see celebs who have been at their store!
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Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
1040 Mission StFrozen Yogurt! My favorite yogurt place. Check out their bulletin to see celebs who have been at their store!
Beautiful trees and location that is frequently being used for filming commercials, shows and movies. Short walk away!
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South Pasadena Public Library
1100 Oxley StBeautiful trees and location that is frequently being used for filming commercials, shows and movies. Short walk away!
Located close to this hospital in case of emergency
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Huntington Hospital
100 W California BlvdLocated close to this hospital in case of emergency
Shopping
Neat place to check out and you may find some gem in there for yourself or others! Right across the street
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Videotheque
4102 Mission StNeat place to check out and you may find some gem in there for yourself or others! Right across the street
Hotbox Vintage
1125 Mission StCute vintage clothing store at the back of the apartment building!
The Battery Books & Music
26 S Los Robles AveUsed book store with attached antique store! Book store open late
I believe this is one of the two parking garages that have the first 90 minutes free for parking for Old Town Pasadena.
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De Lacey Park&Walk Structure
45 S De Lacey AveI believe this is one of the two parking garages that have the first 90 minutes free for parking for Old Town Pasadena.
Drinks & Nightlife
Aro Latin
1019 Mission StreetNice happy hour selection!
Sightseeing
Beautiful public garden for picnics and relaxing. 10-15 min walk to this location
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I-Arlington Garden ePasadena
275 Arlington DrBeautiful public garden for picnics and relaxing. 10-15 min walk to this location
Gorgeous park with two tennis courts, playgrounds, ample space to walk around, play or relax! 15 min walk
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Garfield Park
1000 Park AveGorgeous park with two tennis courts, playgrounds, ample space to walk around, play or relax! 15 min walk
Small park with two tennis courts, baseball fields, playground
South Pasadena Recreation Division Office
815 Mission StSmall park with two tennis courts, baseball fields, playground
$10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students, free every Second Sunday of the month!
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Pacific Asia Museum
46 N Los Robles Ave$10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students, free every Second Sunday of the month!
Eaton Canyon
1801-1945 Veranada AveGreat hiking area to check out with waterfalls!
Great hiking area to check out with waterfalls!
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Eaton Canyon Falls Trail
Eaton Canyon Falls TrailGreat hiking area to check out with waterfalls!
Great hiking where you can check out where the historic hotel used to be. Remnants of the hotel and rail tracks can still be found. Many other hikes can be found after you reach the hotel mark.
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Echo Mountain (Mount Lowe Railroad Trail)
Echo Mountain (Mount Lowe Railroad Trail)Great hiking where you can check out where the historic hotel used to be. Remnants of the hotel and rail tracks can still be found. Many other hikes can be found after you reach the hotel mark.
Free observatory where you can see the Hollywood sign and there are many trails located in the area!
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdFree observatory where you can see the Hollywood sign and there are many trails located in the area!
Nice park area with hiking/walking trails and a great view of the city (esp. downtown LA) from Angels Point.
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Angels Point
Angels Point RoadNice park area with hiking/walking trails and a great view of the city (esp. downtown LA) from Angels Point.