Old Pasadena, CA

Los Angeles

Old Pasadena
Old Pasadena
Old Pasadena featuring fashion and interior views
Old Pasadena which includes signage
Old Pasadena

The historic center of Pasadena in Los Angeles County offers alfresco dining, farmers markets, shopping and arts and crafts events.

Old Pasadena is the first commercial center of Pasadena. Dine in some of the city’s finest restaurants and shop for handmade jewelry, vintage items and boutique clothing. Old Pasadena also has an energetic nightlife scene, with popular bars and music venues.

See many restored historic buildings in the Old Pasadena Historic District. Explore a Victorian-era castle, built over 100 years ago. Take a short walk to a large park, featuring activities for children and free summer concerts.

Organize a self-guided tour of the Castle Green, a nationally registered historic monument. This castle was built in the late 19th century and is regarded as the historic centerpiece of Old Pasadena. Join the December Holiday Tour to appreciate the fascinating architecture with sounds of carols and tastes of holiday treats.

Shop for high-quality fashionable clothing in Old Pasadena. This area is known for its vintage items, watches, antiques and furnishings. Have your hair done or get a manicure at one of the area’s beauty salons. Dress up for dinner and select from a range of excellent restaurants, serving local and international cuisine.

Book a walking architectural tour and see the old Santa Fe Station, the former Green Hotel and Central Park. Learn about many historic buildings, including St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church. The Old Town is now considered a National Register Historic District.

Explore Old Pasadena’s Central Park, a historic park and popular walking area. Visit nearby Memorial Park where, in the summer, you can listen to free weekly concerts for adults and children in the Levitt Pavilion for Performing Arts.

The Metro Gold Line light rail connects Old Pasadena with downtown Los Angeles. Alternatively, find Old Pasadena about 27 miles (43 kilometers) from Los Angeles International Airport.

Old Pasadena is an important historic center in the Californian city and highly regarded for its shopping, dining and visitor attractions.

Popular places to visit

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Old Pasadena Hotel Deals

Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena/Old Town

Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena/Old Town

4 out of 5
180 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA
The price is ￥21,198 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
￥21,198
￥24,842 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Pasadena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (716 reviews)
"liked it all! Even bar staff served me milk!!!"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena/Old Town
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citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ￥21,156 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
￥21,156
￥24,582 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,546 reviews)
"The hotel service was perfect. The room was clean and all in great condition. It is near many dining places and it has access to many nearby transportation options. My only concern is that the area around it felt unsafe. There were many homeless people around and it did not feel safe to take public ..."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

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Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ￥35,726 per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
￥35,726
￥46,676 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,393 reviews)
"Great location and staff. Standard rooms are spacious and clean but starting to show a lot of wear/age. Otherwise a great location and place to stay."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

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Sheraton Universal Hotel

Sheraton Universal Hotel

4 out of 5
333 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, CA
The price is ￥27,635 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
￥27,635
￥32,110 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Universal City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,869 reviews)
"One of the main reasons I booked here was due to the location and close proximity to Universal Studios. This made travel to and from the park seamless. I would recommend anyone looking to visit Universal studios to stay here. Staff were friendly and very helpful. I expected more from the breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

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Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ￥18,659 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
￥18,659
￥21,681 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,284 reviews)
"Wonderful staff I recommend this hotel"

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The Hollywood Roosevelt

The Hollywood Roosevelt

4 out of 5
7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ￥31,233 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥31,233
￥41,752 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 4 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,566 reviews)
"Great place, was worth it."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

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