Pasadena is the ninth-largest city in Los Angeles County- and the second oldest (incorporating in 1886). It is home to the Tournament of Roses, ArtCenter College of Design, Caltech, JPL, many museums and artists (including the author of this post!). It is nestled below the San Gabriel mountains on the northeast side of Los Angeles. It feels more like an east coast town with big houses on wide streets canopied with trees. It is about 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles and thus provides a low-key, suburban hideaway without losing any of the flavor of city life.
Coffee and Delicacies with a Touch of Honey and Lavender
Stunning art collection and gardens
Pie 'n burger makes one of the best burgers in Los Angeles. Walking into the diner is like walking into the past. A long counter stretches the length of the kitchen. You watch the guy at the griddle grilling your burger. You salivate over the pies sitting on shelves. When you finish your burger- which has a wad of crunchy lettuce, pickles, and thousand island dressing- the waitress will come ask, "Ready for pie?" Say yes. Then they'll ring you up at the old cash register (cash only) and you'll roll back into the present feeling full of wonder and pie.
