Guidebook for South Pasadena
Food Scene
12 minute train to China Town, 15 minute train to Japan Town, 2 minute drive or 15-minute bike ride to Rose Bowl. Close to some of the most authentic Asian food in the US (aka Monterey Park).
27 locals recommend
South Pasadena
12 minute train to China Town, 15 minute train to Japan Town, 2 minute drive or 15-minute bike ride to Rose Bowl. Close to some of the most authentic Asian food in the US (aka Monterey Park).
Absolutely fantastic restaurant and a welcome addition to South Pasadena. It has an open kitchen and the ambiance is delightful. It is two stories with a bar downstairs. Great for special occasions!
6 locals recommend
Crossings
1010 Mission StAbsolutely fantastic restaurant and a welcome addition to South Pasadena. It has an open kitchen and the ambiance is delightful. It is two stories with a bar downstairs. Great for special occasions!
Octopus tostadas and scallop tacos are the best here. All fresh and authentic. The grilled fish burrito is wonderful (if you don't specify they will have it deep fried) so specify grilled.
68 locals recommend
Señor Fish
4803 Eagle Rock BlvdOctopus tostadas and scallop tacos are the best here. All fresh and authentic. The grilled fish burrito is wonderful (if you don't specify they will have it deep fried) so specify grilled.
Great breakfast and lunch place. Relaxes environment and a nice staff. They bake their own breads. I eat their smoked turkey with brie sandwich once a week.
27 locals recommend
Heirloom Bakery & Cafe
807-C Meridian AveGreat breakfast and lunch place. Relaxes environment and a nice staff. They bake their own breads. I eat their smoked turkey with brie sandwich once a week.
Sightseeing
You can ride our bikes to here up the beautiful Arroyo and then around the bowl. Or hit the killer Rose Bowl flea market. Or swim in their historic pool. Or take your kidlings to the Kid Space Museum!
575 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrYou can ride our bikes to here up the beautiful Arroyo and then around the bowl. Or hit the killer Rose Bowl flea market. Or swim in their historic pool. Or take your kidlings to the Kid Space Museum!
Essentials
Very good quality affordable organic foods and the staff are super helpful and friendly. The produce is always fresh and so is the meat. They have an amazing flower selection too.
202 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveVery good quality affordable organic foods and the staff are super helpful and friendly. The produce is always fresh and so is the meat. They have an amazing flower selection too.
Entertainment & Activities
Good playground for little kids. Basketball courts. Grass area for soccer.
South Pasadena Recreation Division Office
815 Mission StGood playground for little kids. Basketball courts. Grass area for soccer.
This is an awesome close-by museum to take little kids (2-5) for the sane private play area and older kids to the whole indoor and outdoor space. It's like a mini Exploratorium.
123 locals recommend
Kidspace Children's Museum
480 N Arroyo BlvdThis is an awesome close-by museum to take little kids (2-5) for the sane private play area and older kids to the whole indoor and outdoor space. It's like a mini Exploratorium.
Everything Else
This farmer's market occurs every Thursday primarily on El Centro from 4-8pm. If you are vegetarian, vegan, carnivore extraordinaire, gourmand, fruit lover, etc., there is something for everyone.
48 locals recommend
South Pasadena Farmers' Market
920 Meridian AveThis farmer's market occurs every Thursday primarily on El Centro from 4-8pm. If you are vegetarian, vegan, carnivore extraordinaire, gourmand, fruit lover, etc., there is something for everyone.
They have $9 yoga classes Monday- Saturday from 12:30 - 1:30pm. Very mellow and unpretentious scene. You can rent a mat for $1.
6 locals recommend
Mission Street Yoga
They have $9 yoga classes Monday- Saturday from 12:30 - 1:30pm. Very mellow and unpretentious scene. You can rent a mat for $1.
Drinks & Nightlife
This pub has all the beers on tap you would find in an actual bar in Ireland: Smithwicks, Guinness, Harp. They even got the ambiance of an Irish bar right: dark wooden wall paneling and cushioned wood
15 locals recommend
Griffins Of Kinsale
1007 Mission StThis pub has all the beers on tap you would find in an actual bar in Ireland: Smithwicks, Guinness, Harp. They even got the ambiance of an Irish bar right: dark wooden wall paneling and cushioned wood
Shopping
My son loves this place. You get to self servce from multiple flavors of ice cream and frozen yogurt with all kinds of toppings options including fruit, nuts, and candy.
12 locals recommend
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
1040 Mission StMy son loves this place. You get to self servce from multiple flavors of ice cream and frozen yogurt with all kinds of toppings options including fruit, nuts, and candy.