Pasadena may be considered part of la , but is, in fact, distinctly apart. As LA’s first suburb, it attracted a large share of the rich and the powerful who saw to it that a European flair enhanced the town. Fine mansions, such as the masterful Craftsman-era Gamble House, occupy grounds on leafy streets. Old Town Pasadena, the historic core, has been renovated to create a vibrant street with fine restaurants and shops. Pasadena is in the limelight every year on January 1 with its Tournament of Roses, a parade and football game. The area’s other treasures include the Rose Bowl and the fabled Huntington Gardens.
Stop by the Pasadena Visitors Center located at 171 South Los Robles Avenue For more on the Huntington Library, Art Collections, & Botanical Gardens-
The prêt-a-porter line by Italian fashion mogul Giorgio Armani is aimed at the client who loves fashionable clothes. It reflects his hallmark simplicity and sophisticated style, but at more affordable prices.
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This classy place in a beautifully restored Art Deco building turns out excellent French fare paired with one of the best wine lists in town.
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The tables on the terrace are the most coveted on balmy summer evenings. The Greek and Italian menu has lots of fun appetizers.
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One of the world’s leading scientific research centers and a pioneer in earthquake science and molecular biology, CalTech counts 29 Nobel Prize winners among its alumni and faculty, including biologist and current president, David Baltimore. The institute evolved from an arts and crafts school founded in 1891 by the famous Amos G. Throop, changing its focus to science after astronomer George E. Hale became a board member in 1907.
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Swimsuits are the quintessential LA accessory, and this store stocks a large number, which range from figure flattering one-pieces to sexy, barely-there string bikinis.
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The graceful arches of this recently restored 1913 bridge straddle the Arroyo Seco (Spanish for “dry brook”), a natural ravine that comes down from the San Gabriel Mountains. The imposing 1903 Vista del Arroyo Hotel overlooking the bridge is presently home to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Henri Rousseau (1844–1910) is renowned for his poetic, naive paintings that depict magical, lushly landscaped dream worlds. He created this work shortly before his death.
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Morning
A classic way to start the day in Pasadena is with an energizing breakfast at Marston’s . After your fill of pancakes, stroll east a couple of blocks on Walnut Street and have a look at the beautiful Beaux-Arts Main Library and the majestic City Hall a little to the south. Continue farther south to Colorado Boulevard, then head west to Old Pasadena, the city’s original downtown, a popular shopping and dining district. Check out the well-restored historic façades while browsing the stores, then pause briefly for a snack or perhaps a cold beer at the Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant .
Afternoon
In the afternoon, either drive or walk west along Colorado Boulevard, then turn right on Orange Grove Boulevard to catch the 1pm or 2pm tour of the Gamble House , the Craftsman-era magnum opus by Charles and Henry Greene. Fans of this architectural style could check out several more residences designed by the brothers along nearby Arroyo Terrace and Grand Avenue. Others can make their way back to Colorado Boulevard for a visit to the first-rate Norton Simon Museum. The gorgeous gardens are a nice place for a respite and refreshments. A perfect finale to your day is to treat yourself to a grand dinner at The Raymond , one of the city’s oldest and and most popular restaurants.
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Most people come here for the signature German-style brews, but the upscale beer hall fare is equally satisfying and filling.
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This treasure trove of high culture is the legacy of railroad baron Henry E. Huntington. He made his vast fortune as a real estate speculator and owner of LA’s first mass transit system, the Big Red Cars (see Henry Huntington’s Big Red Cars).
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