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South Pasadena, California

Bissell House

Victoriana on Orange Grove Avenue.

Pasadena, California

Foothill Blvd. Milestone

Pasadena’s Stonehenge.

Pasadena, California

Vroman's Bookstore

Colorado Boulevard’s historic bookstore, operating since the bustling city of Pasadena was merely some orange groves and a few ostrich farms.

Pasadena, California

Kendall Alley

A cobblestone alley with an interesting past.

Pasadena, California

Blind Donkey

Whiskey lovers, this is your happy place.

Pasadena, California

The Parsonage

The site of the house Jack Parsons made famous both in life and death.

Pasadena, California

Rose Bowl

Sports history, made in the Arroyo Seco.

Pasadena, California

Luggage Room

Former 1954 Del Mar Train Station now serves signature cocktails and delightful culinary treats, and still operates as a Metro stop.

Pasadena, California

The Gamble House

A stellar example of Art & Crafts architecture, and a movie set to boot.

Pasadena, California

Pasadena's Busch Gardens

Southern California’s Theme Park Beginnings.

Pasadena, California

Colorado Street Bridge

A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.

Pasadena, California

The Castle Green

Where the rich wintered in Pasadena.

Pasadena, California

Pasadena Playhouse

"The Star Factory" cranked out Hollywood stars like nobody's business.

Pasadena, California

Wrigley Mansion

Originally the home of chewing gum mogul William Wrigely Jr, it is now the official offices of the Tournament of Roses.

Pasadena, California

Worldwide Church of God Historical Site

Mid-Century Modern Meets Millionaire’s Row.

Pasadena, California

Rocket Fizz

Some of the most unusual (and in some cases, disgusting) flavors of soda imaginable.

Pasadena, California

Jackie and Mack Robinson Memorial

Two groundbreaking brothers from Pasadena.

Pasadena, California

Theodore Lukens House

Home of the "Father of Forestry."