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South Pasadena

Places to see and eat in and around South Pasadena.

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South Pasadena, chapter by chapter

The places our guests pick first, chapter by chapter. The full list is one tap away.

Chapter 1 · Where to eat

Eat
Cannonball
Railroad-themed bistro from a James Beard chef serving biscuits and seasonal plates
Mission St · South Pasadena
Eat
Dumpling Tops
Neighborhood Shanghainese spot known for soup dumplings and beef rolls
Fair Oaks Ave · South Pasadena
Eat
Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain
Historic 1915 pharmacy-soda fountain serving classic sundaes and phosphates
Mission Street · South Pasadena
Eat
Katsu Jin
Strip-mall counter in South Pasadena serving thick, golden-crusted pork katsu, chicken and cheese katsu, plus ramen.
Fair Oaks Ave Ste K · South Pasadena
Eat
Mike & Anne's
South Pasadena restaurant and bar on Mission Street, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus wine and beer.
Mission Street · South Pasadena
Eat
Neighbors & Friends Kitchen
South Pasadena spot serving citrus-pepper wings, brisket meatballs, and French dip burgers alongside cocktails and live music.
El Centro St · South Pasadena

Chapter 2 · Where to drink

Drink
Griffins of Kinsale
A South Pasadena public house serving heartfelt, traditional Irish fare in a welcoming community gathering spot.
Mission St · South Pasadena
Drink
Mission Wines
Longtime artisan wine shop with tastings specializing in small-production bottles
Mission St · South Pasadena
Drink
Sid's Bar
Neighborhood bar inside a historic auditorium space serving signature cocktails
El Centro St · South Pasadena
Drink
Simplee Boba
Boba and desserts made with fresh natural ingredients, no powders or artificial flavors
Mission St · South Pasadena

Chapter 3 · What to see

See
Hotbox Vintage
Alley-hidden vintage shop with curated racks and backlot markets
Mission St · South Pasadena
See
Adobe Flores
Oldest building in city, 1830s-1840s adobe on National Register tied to Mexican-American War meetings
Foothill St · South Pasadena
See
South Pasadena City Hall
Distinctive pink Mission Revival civic building often used as a film backdrop with surrounding park space
Mission St · South Pasadena
See
South Pasadena Historical Museum
Former general store turned local history museum, with Cawston Ostrich Farm souvenirs and a Route 66 room.
Meridian Ave · South Pasadena

Chapter 4 · Where to relax

Do
South Pasadena Farmers Market
Tree-canopy market with farm stands and prepared food that draws locals
Meridian Ave · South Pasadena
Do
Arroyo Park
Large park complex with athletic fields, playground, picnic areas, skate park and arroyo trail access
Stoney Drive · South Pasadena
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Arroyo Seco Golf Course
Longtime public par-3 course with driving range and miniature golf tucked in the arroyo
Lohman Lane · South Pasadena
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Garfield Park
Seven-acre South Pasadena park with playground, lighted tennis courts, picnic areas, a Healing Garden, and Summer Concerts.
Park Ave · South Pasadena

Getting here and around

Good to know County: Los Angeles County (US Census Gazetteer (opens in a new tab)). Room tax, short-term rental rules and street sweeping: check with the City of South Pasadena (opens in a new tab).

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