John’s Pasadena Guidebook
Food scene
4 min walk - Amigos's is the closest cantina, a Mexican diner and bar that's good to go to for late night food or drinks and a short 4 minute walk from the condo. I give their food a B+, but I rate their drinks and convenience an A. I'm a big fan of their Jalapeño Margaritas!
Amigo's Restaurant and Cantina
1076 East Colorado Boulevard4 min walk - Amigos's is the closest cantina, a Mexican diner and bar that's good to go to for late night food or drinks and a short 4 minute walk from the condo. I give their food a B+, but I rate their drinks and convenience an A. I'm a big fan of their Jalapeño Margaritas!
5 min walk - If you don't look carefully, you could easily miss Daisy Mint. But their Thai food is excellent and reasonably priced for the area. I'm a big fan of their Red and Panang curry. I've never had a dish here I didn't love.
After COVID-19 they went to pick-up only service, so I am not sure if they are currently open up for dine-in again or not.
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Daisy Mint
1218 E Colorado Blvd5 min walk - If you don't look carefully, you could easily miss Daisy Mint. But their Thai food is excellent and reasonably priced for the area. I'm a big fan of their Red and Panang curry. I've never had a dish here I didn't love.
After COVID-19 they went to pick-up only service, so I am not sure if they are currently open up for dine-in again or not.
6 min walk - This walk-up ice cream shop was made to look like a vintage gas station and is a favorite spot for local college students. The shop is open late at night and worth strolling by after dinner to treat yourself to some dessert. They are known for creative flavors served as scoops or stuffed between donut-like pastries.
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Afters Ice Cream
1265 E Green St6 min walk - This walk-up ice cream shop was made to look like a vintage gas station and is a favorite spot for local college students. The shop is open late at night and worth strolling by after dinner to treat yourself to some dessert. They are known for creative flavors served as scoops or stuffed between donut-like pastries.
7 min walk - Just down Union, Brick and Flour is some of the best Mexican food in the area. They call themselves "Artisanal Mexican" and offer popular Mexican dishes with a twist.
Try the carne asada fries, churro donut, or any of the tacos. It's all delicious!
Brick and Flour
105 North Hill Avenue7 min walk - Just down Union, Brick and Flour is some of the best Mexican food in the area. They call themselves "Artisanal Mexican" and offer popular Mexican dishes with a twist.
Try the carne asada fries, churro donut, or any of the tacos. It's all delicious!
15 min walk - Trendy gastropub on Lake Avenue. Take Lyft or if you are up for a stroll, walk the 15 minutes to this local Pasadena gastropub featuring hipster-inspired menu of unique cocktails, classic drinks, and yummy food. If you go on a Tuesday, ask for the Bourbon and Burgers special!
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Magnolia House
492 S Lake Ave15 min walk - Trendy gastropub on Lake Avenue. Take Lyft or if you are up for a stroll, walk the 15 minutes to this local Pasadena gastropub featuring hipster-inspired menu of unique cocktails, classic drinks, and yummy food. If you go on a Tuesday, ask for the Bourbon and Burgers special!
Activities
5 min drive - First week here is just $8. After the first week it is not cheap, but this place is so awesome! Great yoga teachers. Beautiful facilities. And just a 5 minute drive from the condo. I go here when I'm in town and highly recommend it if you like yoga and don't mind sweating!
Hot 8 Yoga
177 E Colorado Blvd5 min drive - First week here is just $8. After the first week it is not cheap, but this place is so awesome! Great yoga teachers. Beautiful facilities. And just a 5 minute drive from the condo. I go here when I'm in town and highly recommend it if you like yoga and don't mind sweating!
10 min drive - Eaton Canyon is a well-known hiking spot for Pasadena locals and features a waterfall at the end of the trail! After COVID-19 they began requiring free reservations - so check online before you go!
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Eaton Canyon Falls Trail
Eaton Canyon Falls Trail10 min drive - Eaton Canyon is a well-known hiking spot for Pasadena locals and features a waterfall at the end of the trail! After COVID-19 they began requiring free reservations - so check online before you go!
Sightseeing
5 min drive - In the 1985 movie Back to the Future, this was Emmett "Doc" Brown's house
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Gamble-hús
4 Westmoreland Pl5 min drive - In the 1985 movie Back to the Future, this was Emmett "Doc" Brown's house
3 min drive or 13 min walk - Beautiful grounds to walk through!
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California Institute of Technology
1200 E California Blvd3 min drive or 13 min walk - Beautiful grounds to walk through!