Welcome to Pasadena, California

Pasadena is a city in California, northeast of downtown Los Angeles. In the center, Old Pasadena is a shopping and dining district known for its Victorian and art deco buildings. The strikingly modern Norton Simon Museum houses notable European and Asian art, plus a sculpture garden. The Rose Bowl is a sports stadium known for hosting the Rose Bowl Game, an annual college football clash usually held on January 1.

Population

As of 2016, the estimated population of Pasadena was 142,059, making it the 183rd-largest city in the United States. Pasadena is the ninth-largest city in Los Angeles County.

Best Places to Visit

Norton Simon Museum

Unconventional building housing a noted collection of European & Asian art plus a sculpture garden.

Eaton Canyon Falls

Hiking trail leading to a picturesque 44-ft. tall waterfall & shallow wading pool.

Huntington Library

Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens.