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Here are some popular tips in Pasadena. Select a taste to see more:

Foursquare helps you find the perfect places in Pasadena to go with friends:

  • 9.4

    Vroman's Bookstore

    Bookstore 695 E Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA

    People also say (77 tips):

    • Shara
      Shara: "My favorite bookstore ever!. It's a large 2 story building with everything you could want in a bookstore. Great place for gifts, they have fountain and quil pens. Friendly and knowledgeable staff."
  • 9.3

    Osawa

    Japanese Restaurant 77 N Raymond Ave Pasadena, CA

    People also say (30 tips):

    • Thomas M.
      Thomas M: "The duck breast is phenomenal. Shabu is delicious and the sashimi is great too. Great lunch menu - try the chirashi and udon."
  • 9.0

    Copa Vida

    Coffee Shop 70 S Raymond Ave Pasadena, CA

    People also say (96 tips):

    • Nicole L.
      Nicole Lingner: "This is a pretty great place and totally filled the "fancy coffee shop void" in this particular old town stretch. (and perfectly located, if you are waiting for your car at Eco Car Wash )"
  • 9.2

    Houston's

    American Restaurant 320 S Arroyo Pkwy Pasadena, CA

    People also say (110 tips):

    • Doc S.
      Doc Searls: "Our favorite restaurant by a wide margin. Everything is good. Love the grilled artichokes when they have them, the ribs, kale salad, French dip, drinks, staff, atmosphere. Long list."
  • 9.1

    Norton Simon Museum

    Museum 411 W Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA

    People also say (57 tips):

    • Go Find Alice
      Go Find Alice: "One of the best (not so well known) museums in LA. Amazing selection of Impressionism artworks. Sculpture garden is beautiful too and a perfect spot to relax"
  • 9.0

    Los California Tacos

    Food Truck 510 S Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena, CA

    People also say (43 tips):

    • Simple F.
      Simple Foodie: "It's Los California Tacos now. Same family. Talked with the son and reminisced when they started with a yellow ice cream truck that was parked in Old Town across the street from Rose City Diner."

People are talking about these places in Pasadena:

  • People also say (51 tips):

    • Hemang
      Hemang: "Great place to eat, shop, drink and hang out with your friends/family. Free 90 minute parking at official structures, too!"
    • Carlos T.
      Carlos Torres: "Great place to take a date or hang out with friends. A diverse selection of cuisines. Parking structures are free the first 90 minutes. Bars, clubs, retail and restaurants all close by."
  • 9.1

    Pasadena Humane

    Animal Shelter 361 S Raymond Ave Pasadena, CA

    People also say (15 tips):

    • Virginia O.
      Virginia Olszewski: "You don't have to be a volunteer to help the animals. There is a pet store on site and all the proceeds benefit the animals at the shelter. :)"
    • Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA
      Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA: "Our Pet Store is your one-stop holiday shop for your pet. We've got everything from cozy sweaters to holiday-themed toys and collars. Check it out!"
  • 9.1

    The Pasadena Playhouse

    Theater 39 S El Molino Ave Pasadena, CA

    People also say (30 tips):

    • PureWow
      PureWow: "In the 1920s, this place led a nationwide craze called the Little Theatre Movement, in which brainy, challenging works were mounted."
    • Cami H.
      Cami Hamilton: "Watch out for the bohemian mob scene as people dart in front of you and leap upstairs, knocking you off balance ! Very unsettling"

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