Neighborhood Guide
South Lake
Pasadena's mid-century shopping avenue.
South Lake Avenue runs from Colorado Boulevard toward California Boulevard as a wide retail street of department stores, restaurants, offices and courtyard shopping centers.
About the neighborhood
A commercial spine with residential blocks on either side. Sidewalks are wide and much of the retail is set behind landscaped forecourts.
Restaurants + coffee
Restaurants concentrate between Colorado and Del Mar, with cafes and casual dining continuing south toward California Boulevard.
Local Business
Businesses in South Lake
Sample directory listings. Details are unverified until confirmed with each business.
Calendar
Events in South Lake
Academic year, periodic dates
Caltech Public Lectures
Free public science lectures held on the Caltech campus during the academic year.
Real estate in South Lake
South Lake housing is characterized by condominiums, apartments, adjacent single-family blocks. For city-wide market context and architecture background, see the real estate section.
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