Pasadena
Old Town and Cal Tech. Architectural pride, deep college-town energy, eastside-adjacent affluent counterweight to the westside.
Pasadena by the numbers
Pasadena runs roughly balanced, about 49% men to 51% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023Median individual income in Pasadena is about $57,300.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in Pasadena pays about $2,270 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023About 8,200 Pasadena residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
22 spots across Pasadena
- PasadenaActivity
Descanso Gardens
Botanical garden★ 4.7 · 10,614Wheelchair access- Find it
- 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 10,614 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon9 AM to 7 PM
- Tue9 AM to 7 PM
- Wed9 AM to 7 PM
- Thu9 AM to 7 PM
- Fri9 AM to 7 PM
- Sat9 AM to 7 PM
- Sun9 AM to 7 PM
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaActivity
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Arboretum★ 4.8 · 5,560LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 5,560 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon9 AM to 7 PM
- Tue9 AM to 7 PM
- Wed9 AM to 7 PM
- Thu9 AM to 7 PM
- Fri9 AM to 7 PM
- Sat9 AM to 7 PM
- Sun9 AM to 7 PM
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaDining
Houston's
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 3,269Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 320 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 3,269 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 9 PM
- Tue11 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11 AM to 10 PM
- Thu11 AM to 10 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10 PM
- Sun11 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
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- PasadenaActivity
The Huntington Japanese Garden
Garden★ 4.9 · 2,123Wheelchair access- Find it
- 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 2,123 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon10 AM to 5 PM
- TueClosed
- Wed10 AM to 5 PM
- Thu10 AM to 5 PM
- Fri10 AM to 5 PM
- Sat10 AM to 5 PM
- Sun10 AM to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaDining
Nick's Pasadena
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,597Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 336 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 1,597 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Nick's Pasadena.
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 10 PM
- Tue11 AM to 10 PM
- Wed11 AM to 10 PM
- Thu11 AM to 10 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10 PM
- Sun11 AM to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaDining
The Raymond 1886 - Modern American Cuisine & Craft Cocktails in Pasadena
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,153Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1250 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 1,153 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue4 to 9 PM
- Wed4 to 9 PM
- Thu4 to 9 PM
- Fri4 to 10 PM
- Sat9 AM to 10 PM
- Sun9 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Cafe Santorini
Mediterranean restaurant★ 4.4 · 1,134Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 64 W Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 1,134 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon4 to 9 PM
- Tue4 to 9 PM
- Wed4 to 9 PM
- Thu4 to 9 PM
- Fri4 to 10 PM
- Sat11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaActivity
Odyssey Games Pasadena
Board game club★ 4.6 · 887LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 1795 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 887 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon10 AM to 11 PM
- Tue10 AM to 11 PM
- Wed10 AM to 11 PM
- Thu10 AM to 11 PM
- Fri10 AM to 11 PM
- Sat10 AM to 11 PM
- Sun10 AM to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaDining
Union Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 870Wheelchair access- Find it
- 37 Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 870 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Union Restaurant.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 9 PM
- Tue5 to 9 PM
- Wed5 to 9 PM
- Thu5 to 9 PM
- Fri4 to 9 PM
- Sat4 to 9 PM
- Sun4 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Dining
- Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaDrinks
The Blind Donkey
Pub$$$$★ 4.5 · 855LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 53 Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 855 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Blind Donkey.
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- Hours
- Mon5 PM to 1 AM
- Tue5 PM to 1 AM
- Wed5 PM to 1 AM
- Thu5 PM to 1 AM
- Fri5 PM to 1 AM
- Sat1 PM to 1 AM
- Sun1 PM to 1 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaDrinks
Magnolia House
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 828Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 492 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 828 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon4 to 11 PM
- Tue4 to 11 PM
- Wed4 to 11 PM
- Thu4 to 11 PM
- Fri4 PM to 12 AM
- Sat9 AM to 12 AM
- Sun9 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaDining
The Arbour
Californian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 576Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 527 S Lake Ave #120, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 576 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Arbour.
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- Hours
- Mon4 to 10 PM
- Tue4 to 10 PM
- Wed4 to 10 PM
- Thu4 to 10 PM
- Fri4 to 10 PM
- Sat4 to 10 PM
- Sun4 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaDining
Bistro 45
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 400Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 45 S Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 400 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue5 to 8:30 PM
- Wed5 to 8:30 PM
- Thu5 to 8:30 PM
- Fri5 to 8:30 PM
- Sat5 to 8:30 PM
- Sun5 to 8:30 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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- PasadenaDrinks
The Speakeasy
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 347Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 25 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 347 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- Thu8 PM to 1 AM
- Fri6 PM to 2:30 AM
- Sat6 PM to 2:30 AM
- Sun6 PM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaDrinks
The Cellar: A Wine Library
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 270Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 26 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 270 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- Thu6 PM to 12 AM
- Fri6 PM to 1 AM
- Sat6 PM to 1 AM
- Sun4 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaActivity
View Point
Scenic spot★ 4.7 · 259- Find it
- 5849-5883 Angeles Crest Hwy, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 259 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- MonOpen 24 hours
- TueOpen 24 hours
- WedOpen 24 hours
- ThuOpen 24 hours
- FriOpen 24 hours
- SatOpen 24 hours
- SunOpen 24 hours
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Contact
- Maps
- PasadenaDrinks
The Tap Room
Bar★ 4.5 · 257Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 257 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon2 AM to 12 AM
- Tue2 PM to 12 AM
- Wed2 PM to 12 AM
- Thu2 PM to 12 AM
- Fri2 PM to 1 AM
- Sat2 PM to 1 AM
- Sun2 to 11 PM
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaDining
The Royce Wood Fired Steakhouse
Steak house$$$$★ 4.6 · 252Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 252 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Royce Wood Fired Steakhouse.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue5 to 10 PM
- Wed5 to 10 PM
- Thu5 to 10 PM
- Fri5 to 10 PM
- Sat5 to 10 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaDrinks
Bacchus Kitchen + Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 204Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1384 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 204 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bacchus Kitchen + Wine Bar.
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- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaActivity
The Post Climbing
Rock climbing★ 4.5 · 173LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 1100 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 173 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon7 AM to 11 PM
- Tue7 AM to 11 PM
- Wed7 AM to 11 PM
- Thu7 AM to 11 PM
- Fri10 AM to 7 PM
- SatClosed
- Sun10 AM to 7 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaDrinks
Ladies and Gentlemen - A Cocktail Experience
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 74Wheelchair access- Find it
- 59 E Colorado Blvd B100, Pasadena, CA 91105
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 74 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ladies and Gentlemen - A Cocktail Experience.
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- Thu6 PM to 12 AM
- Fri6 PM to 1 AM
- Sat6 PM to 1 AM
- Sun4 to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- PasadenaDrinks
Monopole by WineRx
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 65Wheelchair access- Find it
- 21 S El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 65 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Monopole by WineRx.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue2 to 8 PM
- Wed2 to 8 PM
- Thu2 to 9 PM
- Fri2 to 9 PM
- Sat12 to 9 PM
- Sun2 to 6 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Delivery · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps