MOVE, RELAX, RECHARGE

Move, Relax, Rejuvenate

WELLNESS & THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Reinvigorate the mind, body, and soul— Pasadena style, where well-being is a way of life.

With a mild climate and more than 300 days of sunshine annually, it’s easy to enjoy the great outdoors while traveling— from hikes on mountain trails to bike excursions to swimming laps at the pool. And when you’re ready to relax, there’s worldclass beauty and body treatments, recovery centers, and nourishing cafes to compliment your healthy lifestyle.

OUTDOOR PURSUITS

Naturally, Rose Bowl Stadium is the true heart of Pasadena’s active pursuits. Enjoy swimming laps at the impressive Rose Bowl Aquatics Center (360 N. Arroyo Blvd.). The center’s two outdoor Olympic-sized pools are a thing of beauty, and lap swim sessions are open to the public daily. The scenic 3.3-mile Arroyo Seco Rose Bowl Loop is a popular route for walkers, runners, and bikers. Cycling outfitters like Pasadena

Cyclery (1670 E. Walnut St.) and VELO Pasadena (2562 E. Colorado Blvd.) can cover your bike rental needs. If a golf cart is more your speed, Brookside Golf Course (1133 Rosemont Ave.) features two 18-hole championship courses where you can tee-off while enjoying San Gabriel Mountain views. Tennis enthusiasts can rejoice: iTennis manages the open-to-the-public courts at the Rose Bowl Tennis Center (360 N. Arroyo Blvd.) and Arroyo Seco Racquet Club (920 Lohman Ln., South Pasadena).

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SPAS & WELLNESS STATIONS

Float your worries away in a private tank of 95-degree salted water at Just Float (76 N. Hudson Ave. #120). Relax at The Salt Studio (1380 E. Walnut St.) in a peaceful salt cave room to treat respiratory and skin conditions. Stop by The Hydration Room (977 E. Colorado Blvd.) for a customized drip IV infusion to boost immunity, recover from jet lag, or cure a hangover. Get pampered at All Love Collections (107 S. Fair Oaks Ave., #107) with customized facials based on your skin type and complexion.

For a full-service spa, look to the award-winning Chuan Spa (1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave.) at The Langham Huntington for traditional Chinese medicine-inspired body treatments, age-defying facials, and massages. Experience new treatments like an uplifting power facial with a patented vitamin C mask and exclusive cryosculpting technique, or a bespoke OTObranded massage with CBD oil. Burke Williams (39 Mills Pl.) is a luxurious day spa at relatively affordable prices, offering massages, facials, nail care, whirlpool tubs, saunas, and more.

Recharge with ice baths and infrared

Chuan Spa

saunas at Space B.A.R. Wellness (600 E. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 110), Pasadena’s first high-performance fitness recovery center. Artemisia Acupuncture & Apothecary (30 N. Raymond Ave.) takes a multifaceted approach to recovery including acupuncture, herbs, and East Asian medicine. Reward your body at Lifted Botanical Wellness Bar (600 E. Colorado Blvd.), which specializes in coffee blends, plantbased smoothies, kava drinks, and mushroom elixirs.

TAKE A HIKE

With the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest at your doorstep, there are many hiking options with a range of difficulty levels.

Eaton Canyon Falls Trail BEGINNER

Eaton Canyon’s easy proximity and approachable trails makes it a popular choice for hikers of all ages and abilities. Stop by the nature center for docent-guided tours and family nature walks. Be prepared to cross streams on strategically placed rocks and logs. Cool off and splash around in the pool at the base of a 40-foot waterfall before turning back. The 4.4-mile trek out and back takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with a modest elevation gain of 592 feet. (1750 N. Altadena Dr.)

Mt. Wilson Trail Hike ADVANCED

Mt. Wilson is north of Pasadena in the Angeles National Forest and boasts an impressive 5,710-foot summit, complete with an an observatory for stargazing and plenty of park benches to enjoy the panoramic views. Experienced, fit hikers can traverse this long alpine trail of 14.5 miles, which takes approximately six to eight hours out and back. Be sure to bring snacks, water, sunblock, bug spray, proper hiking shoes, and even trekking poles for this advanced trail. (Santa Anita Canyon Rd., Sierra Madre)

Mt. Lowe Railway Trail MODERATE

Mt. Lowe Railway opened in 1893 o bring visitors to Echo Mountain Resort, a project that never materialized, yet the scenic railway itself was a popular tourist attraction for 45 years before closing in 1938. Begin the 5.8-mile trek out and back at the Markham Trailhead on Mt. Wilson Red Box Road. Venture down to Inspiration Point and Mt. Lowe Trail Camp where you can find ruins of the Alpine Tavern. Once you get to Inspiration Point, enjoy the sweeping views through the sighting tubes. (Mt. Wilson Red Box Rd. and Mt. Lowe Rd., Angeles National Forest, Altadena)