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Explore the home of The Rose Bowl, including the museums, restaurants, and the all-around charm of Old Town Pasadena and the Lake Avenue Shopping District. The Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel & Spa is the perfect place to discover the sunny climate and non-stop entertainment that defines Southern California.
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The Gamble House  (show details)  (hide details)
4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena 3 miles
(626) 793-3334 / Website
Built in 1908 during the American Arts and Crafts movement, this masterpiece is the best preserved example of work from architects Charles and Henry Greene. The home was built for David and Mary Gamble of Procter & Gamble and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Docent Tours: Thursday through Sunday, Noon - 3 p.m.
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Dodger Stadium (show details) (hide details)
1000 Elysian Park Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
http://www.dodgers.com/
Since 1962, the beauty of Dodger Stadium has awed spectators with a breathtaking view of downtown Los Angeles to the south; green, tree-lined Elysian hills to the north and east; and the San Gabriel Mountains beyond.
It began with Dodger President Walter O'Malley's vision nearly five decades ago and remains one of the crown jewels in professional sports and a landmark to West Coast expansion in Major League Baseball.
http://www.dodgers.com/
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Rose Bowl (show details) (hide details)
4.89 miles
(626) 577-3100 / Website
Built in 1922 and known mainly for the New Year's Tournament of Roses Football Game, the Rose Bowl Stadium also has earned its world-class reputation by hosting five NFL Super Bowl Games, the 1984 Olympic Soccer Matches, the 1994 Men's World Cup, the 1999 Women's World Cup, the 2002 BCS National College Football Championship Game and numerous other memorable events during the past eighty years. The stadium is the proud home of UCLA Bruin Football, Fourth of July celebrations, concerts, religious services, filmings and the world's largest flea market (R.G. Canning).
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Norton Simon Museum (show details) (hide details)
411 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA / 2 miles
(626) 449-6840 / Website
The Norton Simon Museum features seven centuries of European art from the Renaissance to the 20th century, including works by van Gogh, Picasso, Rembrandt, and Fragonard. The museum also features an extensive collection of South Asian sculpture and a sculpture garden with works of Rodin.
Open: Wednesday through Monday, noon to 6 p.m. and Friday, Noon - 9 p.m.
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Tournament House and Wrigley Gardens (show details) (hide details)
391 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA
(626) 449-4100 / http://www.tournamentofroses.com/
This ornate mansion, once owned by chewing gum manufacturer William Wrigley, Jr., was built between 1908 and 1914 and today serves as the headquarters for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association. A two-year restoration was recently completed on the house.
Tours are offered February - August on Thursdays from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Gardens are open daily.
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Huntington Library & Gardens (show details) (hide details)
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino- 1.5 miles
(626) 405-2100 / www.huntington.org
The Huntington is an oasis of art and culture set amidst 150 acres of breathtaking gardens. The Library features works from British and American history and literature, including an original Gutenberg Bible and Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
Three art galleries showcase 18th and 19th Century British and French masterpieces, including the "Blue Boy" and "Pinkie."15 gardens feature 14,000 species of plants.
Open: Tuesday through Friday, Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Kidspace Children’s Museum (show details) (hide details)
480 North Arroyo Boulevard, Pasadena, CA - 4.78 miles
(626) 449-9144 / Website
Located next to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and offering children a safe and scenic place to learn and play with fun indoor and outdoor learning environments, interactive gardens and daily activities. Experience a world of wonder at Kidspace.
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Pasadena is a premier Southern California shopping destination. The Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel & Spa is located near several shopping areas.
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Old Pasadena (show details) (hide details)
(626) 356-9725 http://www.oldpasadena.org/
This historic 22-block area offers more than 120 specialty shops, retail stores and boutiques, 80 restaurants and an array of entertainment opportunities.
Old Pasadena is bordered by Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena Avenue, Walnut Street and Del Mar Boulevard.
For more information, contact: (626) 356-9725; http://www.oldpasadena.org/
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Kidspace Children’s Museum (show details) (hide details)
4.78 miles
Website
Located next to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and offering children a safe and scenic place to learn and play with fun indoor and outdoor learning environments, interactive gardens and daily activities. Experience a world of wonder at Kidspace.
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Rose Bowl (show details) (hide details)
4.89 miles
(626) 577-3100 / Website
Built in 1922 and known mainly for the New Year's Tournament of Roses Football Game, the Rose Bowl Stadium also has earned its world-class reputation by hosting five NFL Super Bowl Games, the 1984 Olympic Soccer Matches, the 1994 Men's World Cup, the 1999 Women's World Cup, the 2002 BCS National College Football Championship Game and numerous other memorable events during the past eighty years. The stadium is the proud home of UCLA Bruin Football, Fourth of July celebrations, concerts, religious services, filmings and the world's largest flea market (R.G. Canning).
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