Pasadena, CA

In The Neighborhood

Orange Grove Village is adjacent and walkable to Old Town Pasadena where you can enjoy an abundance of dining and shopping options. Culture abounds... we are located across the street from both the Gamble House and the Pasadena Museum of History, and are just a short walk to the Norton Simon Museum, the historic Rose Bowl and the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center.  Several grocery stores and the main post office are also nearby.
 
Please click on the topics below to read more about our neighborhood.

Museums

Norton Simon Museum
411 West Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, California 91105
626-449-6840
 
Mon, Wed & Thurs: 12pm–5pm
Tues: Closed
Fri & Sat: 11am-8pm
Sun: 11am-5pm
First Fridays of the month are free admission days.

Pasadena Museum of History
470 W. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91103
626-577-1660
 
Wed-Sun, Noon to 5:00 pm
(Museum is closed on all major holidays and closes early on December 24 and December 31).

Huntington Library and Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA 91108
626-405-2100
 
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun: 10am–5pm
Tues: Closed

Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
179 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105
626-639-0490
 
Jones Coffee Roasters
Raymond Ave. Cafe: 693 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
Vroman's Bookstore Cafe: 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101
 
Sushi Rocku
33 Miller Alley, Pasadena, CA 91103
626-683-3000

Things To Do

Gamble House
4 Westmoreland Pl., Pasadena, CA 91103
626-793-3334
 
Docent-led Tours:
Thurs-Sun noon-3pm
 
Brown Bag Tours:
Tues 12:15pm, 12:45pm

Entertainment

Pasadena Playhouse (Local Theater)
39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
626-356-7529

Pasadena Civic Auditorium (Music & Theater)
300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101
626-795-9311
800-307-7977

Pasadena Symphony & Pops

Fandango: (Web Site for Local Movie Tickets & Movie Times)
 
 

Sports & Fitness

Rose Bowl Aquatic Center
360 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
626-564-0330
 
Summer Hours of Operation (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
Mon – Fri: 5:30am – 9:00pm
Sat: 6:00am – 6:00pm
Sun: 8:00am – 6:00pm
 
Winter Hours of Operation (Labor Day – Memorial Day)
Mon – Fri: 5:30am – 9:00pm
Sat: 6:00am – 5:00pm
Sun: 8:00am – 5:00pm

L.A. Fitness
201 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
626-568-3598
Mon - Thu 5:00am - 11:00pm
Fri: 5:00am - 10:00pm
Sat - Sun: 7:00am - 9:00pm

24hr Fitness
Altadena Gym
2180 Lincoln Avenue, BLDG. 4, Altadena, CA 91001
626-296-8700
Open 24/7 (Holiday hours may apply)
 
Pasadena Downtown Gym
525 East Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
626-795-7121
Open 24/7 (Holiday hours may apply)
 

Monthly & Yearly Events

Rose Parade
January 1st

Craftsman Weekend
November

Rose Bowl Flea Market
Every 2nd Sunday of the month
1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, CA 91103
 
Features over 2,500 vendors and 20,000 buyers each month
Special preview VIP admission from 5:00am – 7:00am at $20.00 per person.
Early admission from 7:00am – 8:00am at $15.00 per person.
Express admission from 8:00am – 9:00am at $12.00 per person.
General admission from 9:00am – 3:00pm for $9.00 per person.
Children under 12 are admitted free with an adult. 
 
NOTE: all vendors are not fully moved in and set up until 9am.
The box office is open until 3pm, after which time sellers begin packing up and leaving.
The public may shop for those last-minute bargains until 4:30pm.
 
Web Site:

Farmers Markets

Pasadena Villa Center Farmers Market
Location:363 E. Villa St., Pasadena, CA 91101
Tuesdays: 8:30am to 12:30pm
Locally grown fruits and vegetables, located at the intersection of N.Garfield Avenue and E. Villa St

Altadena Farmers Market
Location:600 W. Palm Ave., Altadena, CA 91001
Wednesdays: 3pm to 7pm
Produce, Prepared Food, Packaged Food, Meat & Dairy, Sweets
Fall/Winter Hours: Wed 3-7pm
Spring/Summer Hours: Wed 4-8pm

South Pasadena Farmers Market
Location:Meridian Ave & El Centro St., South Pasadena, CA 91030
Thursdays: 4pm to 7pm
The Market gives all people access to fresh fruits and vegetables through Nutritional Assistance Programs, WIC (Women, Infants, Children,) and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutritional Program as well as Cal Fresh (EBT).
 
Free public events at the Market such as the Health & Wellness Festival, Annual Bike Clinic, Healthy Happy Halloween, the Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, Annual FREE flu shot clinic sponsored by Huntington Hospital, Community Corner for local nonprofits including South Pasadena Arts Council, Relay for Life, the Water Council and more.
 
Parking
Free Parking in old school parking lot. Parking may also be available in the school district parking lot (when there are no school events taking place).
 
Also check out the South Pasadena Historical Museum nearby

Pasadena Victory Park Farmers Market
Location:2925 Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107
Saturdays: 8:30am to 12:30pm
Large farmers market with locally grown fruits and vegetables, at the intersection of Sierra Madre Blvd & Paloma Street.

 

Education

California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech)
1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91125
626-395-6811

Pasadena City College (PCC)
1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106
626-585-7123

Chandler School
Pasadena independent school
1005 Armada Dr., Pasadena, CA 91103
626-795-9314

Roosevelt Elementary School
315 N Pasadena Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103
626-396-5770
 

Health

Huntington Hospital
100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105
(between Fair Oaks and Pasadena Ave)
626-421-7733

Pasadena Senior Center
(many programs for over-50s)
85 East Holly St., Pasadena, CA 91103
626-795-4331

Government

City of Pasadena
(City services)
Pasadena City Hall: 100 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
Main Phone: 626-744-7311
Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm; Monday–Thursday and every other Friday

Parking Permits for City of Pasadena
(including Temporary Overnight Parking permits)

Calendar of Events for City of Pasadena
 

Pasadena News Web Sites

Pasadena Star News
Pasadena's major paper with home delivery

Pasadena Weekly
Free Thursday paper at most news stands and Ralphs

Pasadena Patch

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