Holidays in Pasadena

In Southern California, just minutes away from Los Angeles, is sunny Pasadena: a dynamic city of charm, culture and style. Nicknamed the state’s City of the Roses thanks to its annual Rose Parade, this thriving historical city is a hub for the hip and elite. It boasts museums, heritage architecture, boutique shopping, artisan food, a vibrant nightlife, outdoor attractions and more. With all the excitement of L.A nearby, as well as its natural California beauty, Pasadena holidays give travellers the escape they’ve been waiting for.

Planning Pasadena holidays

Located in the Pacific Time Zone (GMT - 8), Pasadena boasts a hot Mediterranean climate. Plan Pasadena holidays during December to January to enjoy Pasadena’s famous New Year’s Day Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game, while Christmas displays and festivities light up the city. Visitors can arrive via Burbank Airport or LAX. Once there, get around by car, bus or train – the city is serviced by the Metro Gold Light Rail, which can take you to downtown L.A.

Explore Pasadena

As a cultural oasis with countless art museums, attractions and entertainment spots, Pasadena holidays offer an unforgettable California experience. Old Pasadena is a must-see; the bustling historical area is Southern California's premier shopping and entertainment hotspot and the place to go for Pasadena holidays, with over two hundred one-of-a-kind boutiques, retailers, galleries, restaurants, and clubs. Culture lovers should tour the Gamble House, an architectural masterpiece of the American Arts and Crafts Movement and a national historical landmark. At night, holidaymakers are often spotted in the Playhouse district catching a comedy show, enjoying a regional wine, dancing to live jazz, or even meeting a celebrity or two.

Meanwhile, outdoor adventurers can go horse-riding, mountain biking or hiking in the San Gabriel mountains for spectacular views of the valley. The clear rivers and waterfalls of Eaton Canyon nature preserve draw nature-loving holidaymakers and families, while others prefer camping in the Angeles National Forest.