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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.

Magical fairy tales come to life at the award-wining Theatre 360. Take your family to see productions that have included Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlottes Web, Footloose and Oliver. Started in 1999 the plays are performed by student actors who have gone on to top Hollywood agencies, and professional productions throughout the Los Angeles area.

Take your seat at the Boston Court Performing Arts Complex in Pasadena. Experience an intimate theater renowned for theatrical and musical productions that are creative, bold and daring. This modern venue stars professional actors, an exquisite lobby and cozy seating for your performing arts entertainment.

View one of the most remarkable private art collections in the world at the Norton Simon Museum. It took more than 30 years for the 20th century industrialist Norton Simon to amass the collection of 12,000 European paintings and sculpture ranging from the 14th to the 20th century.