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Shopping in Old Pasadena is less about walking through a conventional mall and more about exploring an entire historic neighborhood. Along Colorado Boulevard and the
If you have only one day to explore Old Pasadena, you do not need to race from attraction to attraction. The neighborhood is compact enough
Figuring out where to park can make the difference between an easy day in Old Pasadena and spending the first 30 minutes circling crowded blocks.
Choosing where to eat in Old Pasadena can be more difficult than finding somewhere to eat. The historic district packs restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars, dessert
Old Pasadena is one of those neighborhoods that works best when you stop treating it like a checklist and start exploring it on foot. The
Summer evenings are one of the best times to explore Old Pasadena. The historic district feels noticeably different once the afternoon heat begins to fade:
