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Places to Eat
As the birthplace of Julia Child, Pasadena was destined to be a foodie’s paradise. With 500 restaurants, Pasadena is more than equipped to delight the food-savvy crowd, serving up diverse offerings that cover the gamut of food categories and international cuisines. From The Royce Woodfire Steakhouse at The Langham Huntington, the only Michelin-rated hotel restaurant in Southern California, to the 46-year-old Pasadena landmark Pie ‘n Burger, it’s all here. Dine on the culinary talents of tomorrow at Technique, teaching restaurant of the California School of Culinary Arts, one of only 15 Le Cordon Blue cooking schools in the country. Satisfy your sweet tooth with some See’s Candy – it all started right here in Mary See’s kitchen. Stroll from one trendy watering hole, like mega producer Gale Anne Hurd’s Vertical Wine Bistro, to another. From a quick bite to a dining experience, from the traditional to the exotic, Pasadena’s vast culinary scene has you covered.
Places to Play
Pasadena is just 10 miles from Los Angeles! With access to 4 major airports and 2,500 hotel rooms, the state-of-the-art Pasadena Convention Center offers: 55,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall, 25,000-square-foot Ballroom and 29 well-appointed Meeting Rooms. Convention delegates can walk from nearby hotels to the Pasadena Convention Center and Old Pasadena, a bustling 22-block entertainment district offering 200 one-of-a-kind boutiques, galleries, top-rated restaurants and clubs.
Transportation Services
Pasadena is an invitingly walkable community, but it also features a smart, streamlined transit system. Shuttles, buses, and light rail can take you anywhere in the city and to landmarks in the greater Los Angeles area. Go visit the Norton Simon Museum by day and catch an evening Lakers game at the Staples Center. And don’t forget that four regional airports service visitors to Pasadena daily. Get to and around Pasadena and neighboring Los Angeles areas trouble-free, thanks to close proximity and convenient transit options.