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Things to see in Pasadena, California (United States): 23 places and when to go
Pasadena, California is a city in United States with around 145,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Nature (8), Mountains (7). The best known are Rose Bowl, Norton Simon Museum and Mount Wilson. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 34.1604, -118.1389
- Population
- About 145,000
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Nature (8) · Mountains (7) · Stargazing (3) · Architecture (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 35 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Waterman Mountain, at 2,433 m.
What to see in Pasadena, California
The places in and around Pasadena, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Rose BowlFootball stadium in Pasadena, California, United States2.7 km
- Norton Simon MuseumArt museum in Pasadena, California2.5 km
- Mount WilsonMountain in California, USA10 km
- Mission San Gabriel ArcángelRoman Catholic mission and a historic landmark in San Gabriel, California7.7 km
- Mount LukensMountain in California, United States of America15 km
- Colorado Street BridgeBridge in Pasadena, California, United States of America2.9 km
- San Gabriel PeakMountain in United States of America9.9 km
- Strawberry PeakMountain in United States of America14 km
- KCBS-TVCBS TV station in Los Angeles, California, USA10 km
- San Gabriel Mountains National MonumentUnited States National Monument in California20 km
- Vetter MountainMountain in United States of America18 km
- Waterman MountainMountain in the San Gabriel Mountains of California27 km
- Hale Solar LaboratoryObservatory3.5 km
- Condor PeakMountain in United States of America20 km
- Space Flight Operations FacilityJet Propulsion Laboratory facility in Pasadena, California5.6 km
- Queen Anne Cottage and Coach BarnHistoric home in Arcadia, California, USA8.1 km
- Reid-Baldwin AdobeCalifornia historic landmark8.2 km
- Twenty-Five-Foot Space SimulatorHistoric building5.7 km
- Gabrielino TrailHiking8.7 km
- Monopole by Wine RxWinery1.7 km
- Mount WatermanSki area28 km
- Mount Wilson ObservatoryObservatory10 km
- Stony Ridge ObservatoryObservatory20 km
When to go to Pasadena, California
The best time to visit Pasadena, California is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:58
- FebPossible10:46
- MarPossible11:45
- AprBest time12:52
- MayBest time13:47
- JunBest time14:16
- JulBest time14:04
- AugBest time13:17
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:07
- NovPossible10:11
- DecPossible9:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. In July, 20 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pasadena, California
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 35 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Universal City23 places20 km
- Glendora11 places24 km
- Venice13 places36 km
- Long Beach, California36 places42 km
- Chino10 places47 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pasadena, California?
The best known: Rose Bowl, Norton Simon Museum, Mount Wilson, Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, Mount Lukens. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pasadena, California?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44.
How do you get to Pasadena, California?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 35 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pasadena, California as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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