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Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for an exclusive experience while visiting Pasadena, here are a few to elevate your stay. Check into the two-bedroom, two-story “Tournament of Roses” Penthouse Suite perched on the eighth floor of The Langham Huntington, Pasadena. Perks include hand-carved wooden furniture, a baby grand piano, and sweeping 360-degree views. langhamhotels.com/pasadena Hire Pasadena Tour Company to create a guided VIP tour of Pasadena’s leading architectural, historic, and cinematic landmarks and attractions. pasadenatourcompany.com Splurge on the $210 Gold Carre cocktail at Alexander’s Steakhouse. The twist on a Vieux Carre features Whistlepig Boss Hog, Tesseron Lot 29, Carpano Antica, and Benedictine—served up and finished with a gold leaf. alexanderssteakhouse.com Visit Whitmore Rare Books to peruse the impressive collection of first edition literary masterpieces, manuscripts, and hand-written letters by some of history’s most legendary minds. Their treasures range from $100 to upwards of $95,000. whitmorerarebooks.com
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Looking for souvenir inspiration or creative gift ideas for your loved ones? Try these homegrown Pasadena brands and local products that reflect the community’s innovative spirit. Cocktail connoisseurs will enjoy mixing drinks with Stark Spirits’ line of premium hand-crafted spirits. Pasadena’s first microdistillery welcomes visitors to taste and tour by appointment. You can also find the bottles for sale at local liquor shops. starkspirits.com Grist & Toll makes the freshest small-batch, whole grain, milled local flour. Pick-up individual bags of flours, rye, and cornmeal, or one of their thematic gift kits. gristandtoll.com If you prefer your grains and flour in the form of fresh pasta, look no further than Semolina Artisanal Pasta. Leah Ferrazzini’s smallbatch, handcrafted pastas—made with certified organic durum semolina grown in the U.S.—are served in leading restaurants in Greater Los Angeles and beyond. semolinapasta.com Jones Coffee Roasters’ beans are sourced globally and roasted locally. Bring a bag or two home to perk up your morning routine. jonescoffeeroasters.com At HöMAGE, you will find beautifully crafted goods and handmade jewelry curated by owner Jill Pearson. The store showcases an array of unique items by local artists and talented jewelry designers, including one-of-a-kind ceramics, glass, wood, wall art, and vintage pieces. homagepasadena.com Bring the outside in and turn your space green with some houseplants from Leafy. With an eclectic array of plants and planters, this outpost is a serene spot to enjoy some of Mother Nature’s creations. theleafyplant.com NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is part of the California Institute of Technology, a Pasadena institution. The JPL online store is full of space-centric swag like t-shirts, hoodies, and flight jackets. thejplstore.com Exit through the gift shops at Pasadena Museum of History, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, Norton Simon Museum and USC Pacific Asia Museum to discover books and art prints based on their respective collections and exhibitions—along with eclectic assortments of items appealing to artistic and creative types of every age. PASADENA VISITORS GUIDE
