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Historic downtown done right
Old Pasadena
Twenty-two blocks of cobblestone alleys, 1890s–1930s brick storefronts, hidden bars, and the kind of evening crowds that other downtowns spend decades trying to manufacture.
Neighborhoods
Five districts, one walkable city.
Pasadena rewards walkers. Each district has its own block-by-block identity — and you can move between them on foot, by bike, or on the Gold Line.
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Where culture takes the stage
Playhouse District
Centered on the State Theater of California, the district is a walkable mix of galleries, the central library, restaurants, and the constant hum of rehearsals.
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Upscale shopping, neighborhood charm
South Lake Avenue
Tree-lined and unhurried — boutiques, sidewalk cafés, and the Saturday morning farmers market. Errands as a way of life.
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800 Craftsman bungalows
Bungalow Heaven
A 16-block historic landmark district where you can wander past porches whose floorboards are older than every car on the street.
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The artistic heart
Arroyo Seco / West Pasadena
The Colorado Street Bridge, the Gamble House, the Rose Bowl, and miles of trails — the wild, original Pasadena, west of Orange Grove.
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