Things To Do
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
* City next to Pasadena. * For plant aficionados. * Good for long, afternoon outdoor strolls. * Reserve ahead of time for afternoon high tea. * Includes indoor art museums.
Universal Studios Hollywood
* Harry Potter World -- magical! * Super Nintendo World -- new attraction! * Not as busy as Disneyland, but anticipate crowds on the weekends!
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - Hollywood
* Tour of studio including Friends', Big Bang Theory's, and Gilmore Girls' sets.
The Broad
* Amazing modern art museum in Downtown LA. * Within walking distance to Grand Central Market for food.
Eaton Canyon Falls Trail
* Great local hike; beginner friendly. * You can take a short or long trail to see a waterfall at the end; FYI we had a lot of rain this year so it should be a nice view :)
Sam Merrill Trail
* Another great local hike to see old historical landmarks and great views of the city on a clear day. * Uphill hike; intermediate trail.
Bridge to Nowhere - Trailhead
* Long, but great hike to an old bridge and river/creek at the end. You may see bungee jumpers! * Anticipate needs to cross variably sized water paths; we had lots of rain this year :) * 10-mile hike (round-trip). * Where we spent our third date and realized we could tolerate each other for a whole day!
Old Town Pasadena
* Many outdoor dining and shopping experiences. * Where Kevin and Caroline spent many of their first dates! * For more stores, The Paseo (outdoor mall) is within walking distance away.
Norton Simon Museum
* A small, local art museum in Pasadena with a cozy outdoor garden. * Within walking distance from Old Town Pasadena.
The Shops at Santa Anita
* Indoor <> outdoor mall with Asian eats. * Lots of stores if you need anything you cannot find in Pasadena Oldtown.
The Arboretum
* Another large, local outdoor garden for plant aficionados. * Nearby city to Pasadena. * Across from The Shops at Santa Anita.