Pasadena, California, one of the most charming locations in southern California, is the 6th largest city in Los Angeles County. Located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena has a sophisticated yet comfortable urban appeal that is accentuated by its rich architectural heritage.

Rose Bowl Stadium

Gamble House

Caltech

While it is widely known for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is home to many leading scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Art Center College of Design, the Pasadena Playhouse, the California School of Culinary Arts Pasadena, and the Norton Simon Museum of Art, among many others.

The birthplace of Julia Child, Pasadena also boasts some of Southern California's finest restaurants, with over 500 to choose from. Pasadena is a magnet for museum lovers and theatergoers, sports and outdoor enthusiasts, and shoppers of every stripe.

Pasadena's dry, sunny climate (year-round temperatures average 76 degrees Fahrenheit) and its proximity to Southern California's other famous attractions make it an exciting travel destination.
                                                     Huntington Library’s Japanese Garden

Four airports service Pasadena visitors:

• Bob Hope/Burbank Airport (BUR) - 15 miles
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - 28 miles
• Long Beach Airport (LGB) - 32 miles
• LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) - 37 miles

More detailed transportation information is available at the Pasadena and Los Angeles web sites provided below.

Brookside Golf Course

What to do and see in Pasadena and Los Angeles:

Explore the enormous variety of cultural and recreational activities in Pasadena and the Los Angeles area with a visit to the following web sites:

Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau
http://www.pasadenacal.com/visitors.htm

Discover Los Angeles
http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/visitors.php