La Puente Things to Do

Named for a food-packing king and financier who reorganized the failing Pasadena Museum of Modern Art, the Norton Simon displays one of the finest private collections of European, American, and Asian art in the world (an... more

A brief visit here can give you a great sense of California's early history. 45 years after the Mission San Gabriel was constructed, Native Americans from the mission built this water-powered mill, the first of its kind in Sout... more

A brief visit here can give you a great sense of California's early history. 45 years after the Mission San Gabriel was constructed, Native Americans from the mission built this water-powered mill, the first of its kind in Sout... more

California State University, Channel Islands, situated in Camarillo, is a center for higher learning. With its focus on students, the University strives to set the highest ideals and standards in the field of education. What m... more

Come feel a unique thrill as you watch a thoroughbred horse race from a large beautiful park area located right in the middle of the track. Families love to bring picnic baskets and eat in this center area. A playground is in t... more

Before or after a trip to the Huntington estate, drive a quick block north of the grounds and see these interesting architectural residences. Straying from the arts and crafts movement that characterizes many of Pasadena's home... more

The Robinson Memorial is fittingly located a few blocks from where the legendary athlete and trailblazer was born. After facing constant scrutiny by the community for being part of the only black family living in the area, Jack... more

Levitt Pavilion at the Memorial Park plays host to a number of events, and is well-known for free summer concerts and children's programs. This landmark in Old Pasadena has parking for 300 vehicles, though additional parking is... more

Located on South Lake Avenue, The Commons can be better described as a meeting point for locals on the east of the Playhouse District. The charming venue offers a good range of unique services, stores and eateries—like the Gree... more

Considered by the Greene brothers as their best architectural achievement, the Robert R. Blacker House is a grand bungalow Which was built in 1907 for 100,000 USD. In adjusted figures, that sum is even more impressive, especial... more