Guidebook for Altadena
Entertainment & Activities
Altadena Library
600 E Mariposa StBooks, Books, and more Books.
Small but well-stocked farmers market every Wednesday, public swimming pool in the summer, tennis courts, play ground & park.
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Loma Alta Park
3330 N Lincoln AveSmall but well-stocked farmers market every Wednesday, public swimming pool in the summer, tennis courts, play ground & park.
Folklore has it that this was the first permanently installed disc golf in the US!
If you don't play disc golf: there are beautiful hiking paths, and a horse stable.
Hahamongna Watershed Park East Entrance Road
Hahamongna Watershed Park East Entrance RoadFolklore has it that this was the first permanently installed disc golf in the US!
If you don't play disc golf: there are beautiful hiking paths, and a horse stable.
Food Scene
A local pub with a surprisingly eclectic beer & wine selection. It's a bit of a dive bar.
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Altadena Ale & Wine House
2329 N Fair Oaks AveA local pub with a surprisingly eclectic beer & wine selection. It's a bit of a dive bar.
Pizza Of Venice
2545 N Fair Oaks AveNot in Venice, but right down the street: great pizzas!
The Coffee Gallery
2029 Lake AveLocal coffee shop.
Great Mexican neighborhood diner - expect 20 min waits on weekends!
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El Patron Mexican Food Restaurant
2555 Lake AveGreat Mexican neighborhood diner - expect 20 min waits on weekends!
Burrito Express
1597 E Washington BlvdVoted best burrito in Pasadena!
Brace for long lines (or come early) - this gem of a cafe & bakery is worth the wait! The secret: 'Things in a bowl' ....
https://www.zagat.com/b/los-angeles/5-must-try-dishes-at-lincoln-pasadena
1992 Lincoln Ave
1992 Lincoln AvenueBrace for long lines (or come early) - this gem of a cafe & bakery is worth the wait! The secret: 'Things in a bowl' ....
https://www.zagat.com/b/los-angeles/5-must-try-dishes-at-lincoln-pasadena
Carmela Ice Cream
2495 E Washington BlvdFantastic ice cream. Try the lavender honey or mint chip.
Sightseeing
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
4800 Oak Grove DrFor current and aspiring rocket scientist.
Every December around the holidays, the light decorations draw thousands of visitors. For a better experience, park your car and walk the lane!
Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa AvenueEvery December around the holidays, the light decorations draw thousands of visitors. For a better experience, park your car and walk the lane!
Shopping
Altadena Hardware
849 E Mariposa StBecause at some point in your life, you need a great hardware store.
Essentials
Vons Pharmacy
1390 Allen Ave'cause you have to eat.
Super King Markets
2260 Lincoln AveGreat produce selection & deli!
Everything Else
Rite Aid
735 E Altadena DrPharmacy
Beautiful public golf course. There's also a bar & restaurant with basic diner fare.
Altadena Golf Course
1456 E Mendocino StBeautiful public golf course. There's also a bar & restaurant with basic diner fare.
Flintridge Riding Club
4625 Oak Grove DriveLook here for the current event schedule:
http://flintridgeridingclub.org/
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrRose Bowl ... need we say more?
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center
360 N Arroyo BlvdSwim a few laps!
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky local dive bar with great patio overlooking the LA basin. They sometimes host small concerts (or they just happen impromptu if the right folks are around ...).
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Rancho Bar
2485 Lake AveFunky local dive bar with great patio overlooking the LA basin. They sometimes host small concerts (or they just happen impromptu if the right folks are around ...).