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 RM659 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
RM659
RM772 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (1,196 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 RM596 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
RM596
RM692 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! (4,558 reviews)
"Breakfast is $30 per person! What?! Kids are $20 with taxes and a 20% gratuity included! I fell for it but you don’t have to. There’s McDonald’s nearby it won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Free shuttle to the airport."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
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 RM795 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
RM795
RM1,064 total
7 Jun - 8 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! (3,107 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 RM1,112 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
RM1,112
RM1,432 total
5 Jun - 6 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! (5,278 reviews)
"Hotel was perfectly located, clean rooms informative and helpful staff. Great restaurant and cafe. Would definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Loews Hollywood Hotel
Freehand Los Angeles

Freehand Los Angeles

4 out of 5
416 W 8th St Los Angeles CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM361 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
RM361
RM549 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! (3,523 reviews)
"The room we stayed in was TINY. It had no tv, no chairs, no extra towels, no body wash, no clean blankets or pillows or a phone. Terrible. I don’t recommend staying here"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Freehand Los Angeles
The Hollywood Roosevelt

The Hollywood Roosevelt

4 out of 5
7000 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is RM1,035 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
RM1,035
RM1,351 total
8 Jun - 9 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,029 reviews)
"Stayed in the Cabana Room for 5 nights, was a nice room for 2 people. However, received a text during our stay that the Historic Lobby of the hotel would be closed for two days due to a filming event, so we never really got to see the hotel outside of our room and explore what it had to offer (historic ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

The Hollywood Roosevelt
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Downtown Los Angeles

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Westwood

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Koreatown

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Hollywood Hills

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