Initial Publication Date: June 23, 2023
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Things to Do in the Pasadena and LA Areas
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Places to visit
- Aquarium of the Pacific
- California Science Center
- Catalina Island
- Disneyland
- Grand Central Market
- Griffith Observatory
- La Brea Tar Pits
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
- Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
- Santa Monica Pier
- The Getty Center
- Universal Studios Hollywood
Events
- Rose Bowl Flea Market, Sunday, July 9: 9 am - 3 pm
- Jazz in the Park, Free! Sunday, July 9: 5 pm - 7 pm
Tours
- Art Muse: Private Art Tours at Museums in the Area
- Bike Tour in Downtown LA
- Bikes and Hikes
- Helicopter Tours
- Melting Pot Food Tours
- Theater Tours at Pasadena Playhouse
- Starline Tours
- Studio Tour - Universal Studios Hollywood
- Sunset Ranch Hollywood
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Outdoor activities
- Hike and Camp at the Angeles National Forest
- Hike and Bike LA
- Hollywood Sign Tours
- Trails at the Arroyo Seco
- Iconic Bridge to Nowhere Hike
- The Huntington Botanical Gardens
- Arlington Garden in Pasadena
Family-friendly activities
See also: Resources for traveling families
- KidSpace
- Play in the 61 Acres of Brookside Park
- Pasadena area shopping
- Visit Disneyland
- Drawn2Art
- California Science Center (permanent galleries are free)
- Wednesday to Saturday mornings, book a farmers market tour
- Take a walking tour of Pasadena
- Scavenger hunts and photo tours of Pasadena
- Book a city highlights exploration game
- Norton Simon Museum
- Santa Monica Beach
Dining
See our Dining in Pasadena page.
