NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE:
OLD PASADENA
Photo credit: HöMAGE
Affectionately known as “Old Pas” by locals and visitors alike, the 22-block area of Old Pasadena is a trip down memory lane. The National Register Historic District features preserved and restored architecture from the late 19th and early 20th century, many of which still line Colorado Boulevard, a former section of the Historic Route 66. The lively district is filled with independent and national retailers, mouth-watering restaurants, and open-air shopping plazas tucked away in charming, brick alleyways.
Bone Kettle
HöMAGE
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Old Pasadena’s dining scene is filled with talented restaurateurs and chefs. The new Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery (40 W. Green St.) is a celebration of flavorful food, handcrafted cocktails, and delicious cheese. Explore the bright and bold flavors of Southeast Asia at Bone Kettle (67 N. Raymond Ave.). Head upstairs for some of the best sushi in Pasadena at Kaviar Sushi Bar (70 N. Raymond Ave.). Union Restaurant opened sister’s restaurant, U Street Pizza (33 Union St.), bringing New York-style pizza to California. And La Grande Orange Cafe (260 S. Raymond Ave.) and Russell’s (30 N. Fair Oaks Ave.) are favorite mainstays for comfort classics.
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Colorado Boulevard and Green Street are lined with a large mix of national chains and independent retailers such as the Apple Store (54 W. Colorado Blvd.) and Tesla (117 W. Colorado Blvd). Treat yourself to natural skincare and wellness store Lather (17 E. Colorado Blvd.) and high-end apothecary Aesop (63 W. Colorado Blvd). Get expert home décor advice at Room & Board Design Studio (42 S. De Lacey Ave.) and Crate & Barrel Design Studio (60 W. W. Colorado Blvd.). If you’re in the market for one-of-a-kind housewares and gifts, beeline to Maude Woods (55 E. Holly St.) and HöMAGE (100 N. Fair Oaks Ave.) for some unique and local finds.
PASADENA VISITORS GUIDE
