Old Pasadena

Los Angeles

Old Pasadena
Old Pasadena
Old Pasadena
Old Pasadena
Old Pasadena

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

Old Pasadena is the first commercial centre of Pasadena. Dine in some of the city’s finest restaurants and shop for handmade jewellery, 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.

Organise 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 kilometres) from Los Angeles International Airport.

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


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Top hotels in Old Pasadena

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 RM698 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
RM698
RM818 total
7 Jun - 8 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pasadena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,198 reviews)
"Courtyard Marriotts is the least clean of all the ones we stayed at so far in comparison to hilton garden inn and ayers."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena/Old Town
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 RM598 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
RM598
RM695 total
7 Jun - 8 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,564 reviews)
"Really enjoyed staying at this hotel with my kids. Staff were lovely. Kids enjoyed the pool. Breakfast was great. Airport shuttle really handy. Location fab. There's only one issue i had and that's the water glasses at breakfast were not very clean, and this was every day of my stay."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
Hotel Burbank

Hotel Burbank

3 out of 5
150 E Angeleno Ave Burbank CA
The price is RM616 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
RM616
RM687 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Burbank. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,886 reviews)
"Staff wrote wrong # for hotel room, had to go down twice to desk to resolve. Sheets were warn and nubby. Other than that staff nice and room clean."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

Hotel Burbank
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

4 out of 5
404 S Figueroa St Los Angeles CA
The price is RM758 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
RM758
RM1,021 total
8 Jun - 9 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,108 reviews)
"it was very nice"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue Los Angeles CA
The price is RM1,140 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
RM1,140
RM1,465 total
7 Jun - 8 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,280 reviews)
"A beautiful hotel and I love the fact it’s so close to the Hollywood bowl!"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Loews Hollywood Hotel
Freehand Los Angeles

Freehand Los Angeles

4 out of 5
416 W 8th St Los Angeles CA
The price is RM362 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
RM362
RM551 total
9 Jun - 10 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,527 reviews)
"Good."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Freehand Los Angeles
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Hollywood

Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hollywood Palladium and Sunset Gower & Sunset Bronson Studios.

Downtown Los Angeles

Crypto.com Arena and Palace Theater are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.

Westwood

Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Koreatown

Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.

Hollywood Hills

You'll enjoy the mountain views and live music in Hollywood Hills. You might want to make time for a stop at Hollywood Bowl or Runyon Canyon Park.



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