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Old Pasadena

Old Pasadena

With 22 blocks designated as a National Register Historic District, Old Pasadena abounds with impeccably restored late 19th and early 20th-century architecture. “Old Pas,” as locals affectionately call it, offers open-air shopping plazas, hidden laneways and a lively strip of retailers and restaurants along the main drag, Colorado Boulevard.

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Eat

Maestro excels at modern Mexican in a plush setting, with a killer mezcal list to boot. True Food Kitchen and Sage Regenerative Kitchen specialize in ultra-healthy, super delicious fare. Osawa delights sushi and shabu shabu lovers with their meticulously prepared Japanese cuisine and artful presentation. The fruits of the sea are the star of the show at New England-inspired Fishwives. The intimate, Italian-inflected Union Restaurant is deservedly one of Pasadena’s most popular dinner destinations. Another Italian hot spot, Mi Piace has been pleasing palates for 30 years. Luggage Room Pizzeria prepares delectable pizzas in their woodburning oven.

Shop

Colorado Boulevard and Green Street are lined with a large mix of national chains and independent retailers as diverse as Design Within Reach and Warby Parker, to name just a few. If you’re in the market for one-of-a-kind housewares and gifts, beeline to Gold Bug, Maude Woods, and Homage. Jenette Bras carries Southern California’s largest selection of size D-K bras and swimwear.

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Play

Play arcade and video games straight out of the 1980s at The Neon Retro Arcade, where more than 50 “vintage” games entertain all ages. Stroll through the 9.2-acre Central Park. Take exterior photos of the 1898 Nationally Registered Historic Monument Castle Green, a popular film production and event space—the inside is open to the public for tours only twice a year. Check out the latest exhibits at the Armory Center for the Arts, an independent contemporary art and community arts educational institution. Sip while you paint your very own masterpiece at Pinot’s Palette. Watch a movie paired with gourmet eats and drinks at IPIC Pasadena, a high-end cinema in One Colorado.

Nightlife

True to its name, The Speakeasy (25 N. Raymond Ave) is a proper 1920s bar where you need a password to gain entrance—email info@speakeasypasadena.com to request the magic word. Oenophiles can swirl, sniff and sip California vintages at We Olive’s Wine Bar, and The Cellar. A good time can always be found at Pasadena’s largest night club, Club 54 Lounge & Nightclub, offering three levels of music, dancing, and drinks. A full-on nightclub experience is also on the menu at iX Tapa Cantina. Lively, laid-back Edwin Mills by Equator is the spot for late-night drinks with tasty eats.

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American

Prince St. Pizza

Prince Street Pizza

Pasadena's Colorado street welcomes the original New York City's Prince Street Pizza to serve its Sicilian-style, square slices with mouth-watering pizza sauce...

Bakery/Café

Prolece Tea

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Prolece Tea provides a variety of delicate, sweet, milk and fruity teas that are sure to quench your thirst. Use toppings, like boba or lychee jelly, to switch...

Asian

Ramen Tatsunoya

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Ramen Tatsunoya specializes in pork-based, tonkotsu ramen, reflecting our place of origin, Kurume City in Fukuoka, the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen. The broth...

Bar/Pub

Rocco's Tavern

Rocco's

Old Pasadena Bar. Rocco's Tavern in Old Pasadena features a sprawling bar, restaurant, and outdoor cafe inspired by the classic Italian eateries and taverns...

American

Russell's

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Step into a piece of history at Russell's, the perfect spot in Old Pasadena to enjoy the ambiance of an upscale diner featuring an array of popular...

Asian

Sato Ramen House

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Sato Ramen House is a Japanese restaurant in Pasadena that serves masesoba, ramen, bim bim bap, traditional Japanese rice bowl dishes, and popular appetizers.

Coffee

Savvvy's Coffee

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Savvvys is a family-owned café offering elegant modern houseplant aesthetics, plenty of outlets, free wifi, and specialty lattes made with handcrafted syrups...

Asian

SOH Grill House

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Korean BBQ. SOH Grill House is a full-service Korean BBQ restaurant in Old Pasadena. The restaurant offers a new modern take on Korean BBQ. It is equipped...

European

Sorriso Ristorante & Bar

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Located inside the sister restaurant, Hawg Heaven, Sorriso features a menu that will tempt you with popular Italian favorites including salads, pastas, pizzas,...

Bar/Pub

Stone Brewing Tap Room

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Stone BrewingStone Brewing Tap Room in Pasadena is a tasting room and retail store with patio space in the Del Mar Metro Station complex. Their unique tasting...

Bakery/Café

Sunright Tea Studio

Sunright

Sunright was created to bring joy into the routine of the daily caffeine fix. Originating in Sunny California, they strive to create drinks that everyone will...

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