Violet’s guidebook for Pasadena/Altadena
Food scene
It is a cool place to hang out and visit with people and get great coffee, other than Star Bucks.
19 locals recommend
The Coffee Gallery
2029 Lake AveIt is a cool place to hang out and visit with people and get great coffee, other than Star Bucks.
Pinocchio's Pizza
1449 N Lake AveGood Pizzas
Chao Doi Thai Restaurant
680 N Los Robles AveGood and reasonable Thai food.
WaBa Grill
726 N Western AveGreat and reasonable Japanese and Asian Fusion Fast Food
There are 2 Thai restaurants and both very good! Saladang Gardens is a bit more pricy.
23 locals recommend
Saladang
363 S Fair Oaks AveThere are 2 Thai restaurants and both very good! Saladang Gardens is a bit more pricy.
Sightseeing
Beautiful and relaxing gardens, a great place to wander around and enjoy the pretty landscapes.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdBeautiful and relaxing gardens, a great place to wander around and enjoy the pretty landscapes.
Old Town Pasadena is a great and charming place to walk around, has a European feel - choices of coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping.
480 locals recommend
Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdOld Town Pasadena is a great and charming place to walk around, has a European feel - choices of coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping.
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdArt museum, with noted collection of European and Asian art
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso DrThese beautiful gardens are about 15 to 20 mins. away.
Check schedules for what is going on at the Rose Bowl Stadium, about a couple of miles from our home.
575 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrCheck schedules for what is going on at the Rose Bowl Stadium, about a couple of miles from our home.
Eaton Canyon Falls Trail
Eaton Canyon Falls TrailNature park with hiking trails