Hikers know when they trek across Runyon Canyon Park, located minutes from Pasadena in Los Angeles, they’ll enjoy amazing views of the city, the Santa Monica Mountains and the infamous Mulholland Drive. The 160-acre recreational park is also dog friendly with a dog park, and a yoga studio for Zen lovers.
Don’t miss out on one of the world’s most famous parades! The Tournament of Roses is an action-packed celebration held on the streets of Pasadena, filled with spectacular flower-covered floats, impressive marching bands and a host of celebrity guests which precludes the legendary Rose Bowl Football game.
Gain entrance to one of the most revered halls in the nation, when you hold a ticket to an amazing event at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The historic 3,000-seat entertainment venue has played host to the Emmy Awards, People Choice Awards, American Idol and is home to a host of Broadway musicals and world-class ballets and symphony orchsestras.
The Pasadena Playhouse District is home to the Pacific Asia Museum. The building alone, a former residence modeled after the Beijing palace of a Chinese prince, justifies a visit to this attraction. See over 15,000 objects, including rare examples of art and cultural artifacts from Asia and the Pacific Islands, spanning over five thousand years.