Pasadena & Surrounding Area Guidebook
Arts & Culture
One of the most iconic and loved college sports venues in the country, the Rose Bowl Stadium is a marvel of architecture from its early 1920s construction. Home to UCLA Bruins football matches, it's also an amazing place to visit any month for public tours.
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Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl DrOne of the most iconic and loved college sports venues in the country, the Rose Bowl Stadium is a marvel of architecture from its early 1920s construction. Home to UCLA Bruins football matches, it's also an amazing place to visit any month for public tours.
Over a period of about 30 years, Norton Simon amassed what is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest private art collections. His interest in art began in the 1950s with the works of Degas, Renoir, Gauguin and Cézanne. In the 1960s Norton Simon shaped a major art collection of Old Masters, Impressionists and Modern works which expanded in the 1970s to include Indian and Southeast Asian art.
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Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdOver a period of about 30 years, Norton Simon amassed what is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest private art collections. His interest in art began in the 1950s with the works of Degas, Renoir, Gauguin and Cézanne. In the 1960s Norton Simon shaped a major art collection of Old Masters, Impressionists and Modern works which expanded in the 1970s to include Indian and Southeast Asian art.
The Huntington Library is one of the world’s great independent research libraries, with more than 11 million items spanning the 11th to the 21st century.
In 1903 Henry E. Huntington (1850–1927) purchased the San Marino Ranch, a working ranch about 12 miles from downtown Los Angeles with citrus groves, nut and fruit orchards, alfalfa crops, a small herd of cows, and poultry. His superintendent, William Hertrich (1878–1966), was instrumental in developing the various plant collections that comprise the foundation of The Huntington's botanical gardens. The property—originally nearly 600 acres—today covers 207 acres, 130 of which are open to visitors.
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Collections d'art et jardins botaniques de la bibliothèque Huntington
1151 Oxford RdThe Huntington Library is one of the world’s great independent research libraries, with more than 11 million items spanning the 11th to the 21st century.
In 1903 Henry E. Huntington (1850–1927) purchased the San Marino Ranch, a working ranch about 12 miles from downtown Los Angeles with citrus groves, nut and fruit orchards, alfalfa crops, a small herd of cows, and poultry. His superintendent, William Hertrich (1878–1966), was instrumental in developing the various plant collections that comprise the foundation of The Huntington's botanical gardens. The property—originally nearly 600 acres—today covers 207 acres, 130 of which are open to visitors.
Established in 1971, the museum is one of few U.S. institutions dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Historical Landmark #988 - Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles AvenueEstablished in 1971, the museum is one of few U.S. institutions dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands.
The most complete and best-preserved work of American Arts and Crafts architects Charles and Henry Greene.
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Gamble House
4 Westmoreland PlThe most complete and best-preserved work of American Arts and Crafts architects Charles and Henry Greene.
Pasadena Museum of History is a museum with collections and exhibits on the history and culture of the region. It is housed in a historic building from 1905, which still features original furniture. The museum has wedding ceremonies available for hire, as well as gardens, art pieces, and more from that era.
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Pasadena Museum of History
470 W Walnut StPasadena Museum of History is a museum with collections and exhibits on the history and culture of the region. It is housed in a historic building from 1905, which still features original furniture. The museum has wedding ceremonies available for hire, as well as gardens, art pieces, and more from that era.
The Pasadena Playhouse is an intimate theater that regularly presents new works and revivals. The theater is known for its prestigious history and past performers like Gene Hackman and Charles Bronson. It's a great place to watch talented actors in an atmosphere without the hassles of going to downtown LA.
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The Pasadena Playhouse
39 S El Molino AveThe Pasadena Playhouse is an intimate theater that regularly presents new works and revivals. The theater is known for its prestigious history and past performers like Gene Hackman and Charles Bronson. It's a great place to watch talented actors in an atmosphere without the hassles of going to downtown LA.
The Broad is a contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles.
The museum is named for philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad, who financed the $140 million building that houses the Broad art collections.
It offers free general admission to its permanent collection galleries.
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveThe Broad is a contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles.
The museum is named for philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad, who financed the $140 million building that houses the Broad art collections.
It offers free general admission to its permanent collection galleries.
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center
360 N Arroyo BlvdPasadena Tournament Of Roses
391 S Orange Grove BlvdPasadena City Hall
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
4800 Oak Grove Dr
Observatoire Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdGriffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveZoo et jardin zoologique de Los Angeles
5333 Zoo Dr
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrVilla Getty
17985 Pacific Coast HwyStaples Center
1111 S Figueroa StNow called the Crypto Center.
Food Scene
For over 20 years, Celestino has delighted the palates of Pasadena locals and travelers from all over the world, treating them to a taste of authentic Italian cuisine in the valleys of Southern California. Owner Calogero Drago infuses Celestino with all the hallmarks of a famed Drago Brother's restaurant — seasonal cuisine made with the finest, freshest ingredients, comingled with an elegantly casual environment where every customer is made to feel like family.
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Celestino Ristorante & Bar
141 S Lake AveFor over 20 years, Celestino has delighted the palates of Pasadena locals and travelers from all over the world, treating them to a taste of authentic Italian cuisine in the valleys of Southern California. Owner Calogero Drago infuses Celestino with all the hallmarks of a famed Drago Brother's restaurant — seasonal cuisine made with the finest, freshest ingredients, comingled with an elegantly casual environment where every customer is made to feel like family.
Considered a dining room away from home by many in Pasadena, Smitty's Grill continues to warmly welcome new and long-time guests to its comfortable surroundings. Whether one is having a business meal or a birthday dinner for your favorite relative, Smitty's Grill provides the perfect setting to both impress and put you at ease.
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Smitty's Grill
110 S Lake AveConsidered a dining room away from home by many in Pasadena, Smitty's Grill continues to warmly welcome new and long-time guests to its comfortable surroundings. Whether one is having a business meal or a birthday dinner for your favorite relative, Smitty's Grill provides the perfect setting to both impress and put you at ease.
Casual sushi bar serving a menu of standard Japanese fare in a low-key setting - always delicious, nice staff.
Noda Restaurant
546 S Lake AveCasual sushi bar serving a menu of standard Japanese fare in a low-key setting - always delicious, nice staff.
An iconic neighborhood gathering spot, La Grande Orange Pasadena is housed in the historic 1934 Del Mar Train Station, restored to bring back the original charm of the building. The stepping-off point for the stars of Hollywood’s golden age like Clark Cable, Mae West, and Will Rogers, the bustling “culinary campus,” includes The LGO Cafe, Luggage Room Pizzeria & the Otis Bar.
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La Grande Orange Cafe
260 S Raymond AveAn iconic neighborhood gathering spot, La Grande Orange Pasadena is housed in the historic 1934 Del Mar Train Station, restored to bring back the original charm of the building. The stepping-off point for the stars of Hollywood’s golden age like Clark Cable, Mae West, and Will Rogers, the bustling “culinary campus,” includes The LGO Cafe, Luggage Room Pizzeria & the Otis Bar.
Our cafés offer inspired health-conscious cuisine focused on direct relationships with family farms, sustainable ingredients and organic whenever possible. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner—many organic, vegan, and gluten-free options are available. Treat yourself to Urth's famous baked goods and decadent desserts anytime.
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Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt St
Our cafés offer inspired health-conscious cuisine focused on direct relationships with family farms, sustainable ingredients and organic whenever possible. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner—many organic, vegan, and gluten-free options are available. Treat yourself to Urth's famous baked goods and decadent desserts anytime.
Intelligentsia is a specialty coffee pioneer, rising from humble Chicago roots to a company driven by curiosity, empowerment, and the never-ending quest for the most extraordinary coffee in the world.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Pasadena Coffeebar
55 E Colorado BlvdIntelligentsia is a specialty coffee pioneer, rising from humble Chicago roots to a company driven by curiosity, empowerment, and the never-ending quest for the most extraordinary coffee in the world.
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods with a bagel store next door.
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Peet's Coffee
605 S Lake AveBerkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods with a bagel store next door.
Entre Nous, which translates to “between us,” features a menu with dishes and flavors reminiscent of the owners' homes in Provence where both men originate. The wine list offers the usual French varieties along with a selection influenced by their time here abroad in the States.
Entre Nous French Bistro
Entre Nous, which translates to “between us,” features a menu with dishes and flavors reminiscent of the owners' homes in Provence where both men originate. The wine list offers the usual French varieties along with a selection influenced by their time here abroad in the States.
Pizzanista! brings seditiously delicious pizza to Southern California; made from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Founded in October 2010 by legendary professional skateboarder Salman Agah, Pizzanista! blends the historic flavor and thin-crust style of New York pizza with California’s abundance of fresh produce and small-batch ingredients ... just a short drive away in San Marino.
PIZZANISTA! San Marino
Pizzanista! brings seditiously delicious pizza to Southern California; made from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Founded in October 2010 by legendary professional skateboarder Salman Agah, Pizzanista! blends the historic flavor and thin-crust style of New York pizza with California’s abundance of fresh produce and small-batch ingredients ... just a short drive away in San Marino.
Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails in Old Pasadena.
True Food Kitchen
Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails in Old Pasadena.
Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails, an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment.
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Nick's Pasadena
336 S Lake AveClassic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails, an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment.
Opening to rave reviews in 1984, the Parkway Grill has been a powerful force in the Regional American culinary movement and at the forefront in bringing trendsetting cuisine to Pasadena by specializing in a seasonal, market-driven approach that incorporates diverse influences and classic French techniques. Thanks to its progressive spirit and innovations like an exhibition kitchen and extensive use of a wood-fired oven, the Parkway Grill is often referred to as "the Spago of Pasadena".
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Parkway Grill
510 S Arroyo PkwyOpening to rave reviews in 1984, the Parkway Grill has been a powerful force in the Regional American culinary movement and at the forefront in bringing trendsetting cuisine to Pasadena by specializing in a seasonal, market-driven approach that incorporates diverse influences and classic French techniques. Thanks to its progressive spirit and innovations like an exhibition kitchen and extensive use of a wood-fired oven, the Parkway Grill is often referred to as "the Spago of Pasadena".
KAVIAR offers a variety of signature diverse Japanese selections from traditional fare to modern dishes inspired by Executive Chef John Hans Yeo and his team of chefs.
KAVIAR Restaurants
KAVIAR offers a variety of signature diverse Japanese selections from traditional fare to modern dishes inspired by Executive Chef John Hans Yeo and his team of chefs.
Located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena, Union is a lively, yet intimate neighborhood Italian restaurant and wine bar offering a deeply personal, seasonally Californian interpretation of Northern Italian cuisine. Owner Marie Petulla and Executive Chef Chris Keyser have crafted a rustic yet elegant menu that brings the farmer and guest together, to celebrate the beauty of simplicity, the best local ingredients, and the delight of a meal with friends.
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Union Restaurant
37 Union StLocated in the heart of Old Town Pasadena, Union is a lively, yet intimate neighborhood Italian restaurant and wine bar offering a deeply personal, seasonally Californian interpretation of Northern Italian cuisine. Owner Marie Petulla and Executive Chef Chris Keyser have crafted a rustic yet elegant menu that brings the farmer and guest together, to celebrate the beauty of simplicity, the best local ingredients, and the delight of a meal with friends.
Dos Besos is a charming Spanish tapas and paella restaurant in Old Pasadena with wonderful owners, focusing on the coastal cooking of Valencia, a port city in Southern Spain
dos besos
Dos Besos is a charming Spanish tapas and paella restaurant in Old Pasadena with wonderful owners, focusing on the coastal cooking of Valencia, a port city in Southern Spain
Meet Hippo, a neighborhood spot serving shareable and approachable fare in one of the area's sleekest settings.
Molina, a Nancy Silverton protégé, won a James Beard Award in 2012 for his cooking at Osteria Mozza.
Separated into appetizers, crudo, pasta, and a section for meat, fish, and game, Molina’s first full-service restaurant of his own offers a perfect situation for the mix-and-match enthusiasts, with a little something for nearly any craving.
The restaurant’s name is a loose acronym of the space’s previous resident, the Highland Park Post Office.
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Hippo
5916 1/2 N Figueroa StMeet Hippo, a neighborhood spot serving shareable and approachable fare in one of the area's sleekest settings.
Molina, a Nancy Silverton protégé, won a James Beard Award in 2012 for his cooking at Osteria Mozza.
Separated into appetizers, crudo, pasta, and a section for meat, fish, and game, Molina’s first full-service restaurant of his own offers a perfect situation for the mix-and-match enthusiasts, with a little something for nearly any craving.
The restaurant’s name is a loose acronym of the space’s previous resident, the Highland Park Post Office.
Situated in a 1911 Craftsman bungalow, the Little Beast is a neighborhood family restaurant located in the heart of Eagle Rock, Los Angeles.
Little Beast serves refined American comfort cuisine. Intended for sharing, the menu is comprised of small plates and large mains with several unique daily specials.
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Little Beast Restaurant
1496 Colorado BlvdSituated in a 1911 Craftsman bungalow, the Little Beast is a neighborhood family restaurant located in the heart of Eagle Rock, Los Angeles.
Little Beast serves refined American comfort cuisine. Intended for sharing, the menu is comprised of small plates and large mains with several unique daily specials.
Triple Beam Pizza
5918 N Figueroa StEverson Royce Wine & Spirits
155 N Raymond AveOrganic, biodynamic, natural wine located in Old Pasadena on Raymond.
Rustic-style cheese shop & lunch counter offering sandwiches in addition to its dairy delicacies.
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Milkfarm
2106 Colorado BlvdRustic-style cheese shop & lunch counter offering sandwiches in addition to its dairy delicacies.
One of our favorite restaurants, either one is fabulous ... on Robertson or in Santa Monica. Worth the trip.
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The Ivy
113 N Robertson BlvdOne of our favorite restaurants, either one is fabulous ... on Robertson or in Santa Monica. Worth the trip.
Jon & Vinny's is an all-day Italian neighborhood favorite serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
James Beard Award-winning owners Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo reimagined the classic Italian red sauce of their childhoods with their rendition of the classics and a market-driven menu.
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Jon & Vinny's Brentwood
11938 San Vicente BlvdJon & Vinny's is an all-day Italian neighborhood favorite serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
James Beard Award-winning owners Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo reimagined the classic Italian red sauce of their childhoods with their rendition of the classics and a market-driven menu.
Mother Wolf
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast Hwy
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwyUnion Street French Café is a family-owned establishment serving organic, fresh, and homemade treats.
Step into the romance of organic French cooking and enjoy hearty breakfasts like the croque madame or monsieur, alongside daily coffee specials.
The milkshake of the day is sometimes served in a wine glass and the flan coco is a must-try menu item.
The pastry display is a dream, filled with items like Canelés de Bordeaux and chocolatines.
The ambiance is warm and welcoming. It's the perfect place to get breakfast and brunch to start your day.
Union Street French Cafe
109 Union St
Pasadena, CA 91103
union street french café
Union Street French Café is a family-owned establishment serving organic, fresh, and homemade treats.
Step into the romance of organic French cooking and enjoy hearty breakfasts like the croque madame or monsieur, alongside daily coffee specials.
The milkshake of the day is sometimes served in a wine glass and the flan coco is a must-try menu item.
The pastry display is a dream, filled with items like Canelés de Bordeaux and chocolatines.
The ambiance is warm and welcoming. It's the perfect place to get breakfast and brunch to start your day.
Union Street French Cafe
109 Union St
Pasadena, CA 91103
Spacious, modern locale for expertly brewed coffee & tea with a well-rounded cafe menu.
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Copa Vida
70 S Raymond AveSpacious, modern locale for expertly brewed coffee & tea with a well-rounded cafe menu.
High-end bar/eatery since 1994 with an old-world feel, select continental plates & live piano music.
Stoney Point Bar & Grill
High-end bar/eatery since 1994 with an old-world feel, select continental plates & live piano music.
Julienne Fine Foods And Celebrations
2649 Mission StUOVO is a food-centric restaurant serving traditional pasta dishes made with fresh pasta from our kitchen in Bologna, Italy.
Their pasta is handmade in our kitchen in Bologna, Italy by “sfogline” who use traditional methods of sheeting and cutting — none of our pasta is extruded. It’s prepared fresh daily, using a type of egg that’s available only in Italy and is specially produced for pasta. The result is a superior noodle that is the foundation for our classic Italian dishes.
They do not take reservations. Guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
146 S. Lake Ave, Suite 103
UOVO | Pasadena
UOVO is a food-centric restaurant serving traditional pasta dishes made with fresh pasta from our kitchen in Bologna, Italy.
Their pasta is handmade in our kitchen in Bologna, Italy by “sfogline” who use traditional methods of sheeting and cutting — none of our pasta is extruded. It’s prepared fresh daily, using a type of egg that’s available only in Italy and is specially produced for pasta. The result is a superior noodle that is the foundation for our classic Italian dishes.
They do not take reservations. Guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
146 S. Lake Ave, Suite 103
SUGARFISH embodies the philosophy of celebrated sushi chef Kazunori Nozawa, well-known for his Trust Me-style sushi at Sushi Nozawa, which operated in Studio City from 1985-2012. Nozawa shuns "American-style" extravagant rolls and fusion dishes. Instead, he concentrates on the purity of his basic ingredients-- nurturing relationships with the finest fish purveyors across the globe, cutting his fish with an artisan's painstaking care, and even making his own fresh soy sauce and ponzu.
146 S Lake Ave Ste 108
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
SUGARFISH embodies the philosophy of celebrated sushi chef Kazunori Nozawa, well-known for his Trust Me-style sushi at Sushi Nozawa, which operated in Studio City from 1985-2012. Nozawa shuns "American-style" extravagant rolls and fusion dishes. Instead, he concentrates on the purity of his basic ingredients-- nurturing relationships with the finest fish purveyors across the globe, cutting his fish with an artisan's painstaking care, and even making his own fresh soy sauce and ponzu.
146 S Lake Ave Ste 108
Everything Else
Huntington Hospital
100 W California Blvd2 blocks away just in case, you need to visit.
Nail Creation
Salon Aguayo
Sightseeing
La Casita Del Arroyo
Shakespeare Club
Eaton Canyon Falls Trail, Altadena, CA 91001, États-Unis
Entertainment & Activities
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso DrThe Colorado Street Bridge is a historic Beaux-Arts bridge in Pasadena. The bridge was built across the Arroyo Seco (seasonal river) to ease travel between Pasadena and Los Angeles.
Before the bridge was built, people had to go down into the Arroyo Seco, cross the river, and come back up to the other side.
Today it offers visitors picturesque views of the city and is featured in several television shows and movies. Most recently the Colorado Street Bridge was featured in the 2016 Oscar-nominated film "LA LA Land."
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Colorado Street Bridge
504 W Colorado BlvdThe Colorado Street Bridge is a historic Beaux-Arts bridge in Pasadena. The bridge was built across the Arroyo Seco (seasonal river) to ease travel between Pasadena and Los Angeles.
Before the bridge was built, people had to go down into the Arroyo Seco, cross the river, and come back up to the other side.
Today it offers visitors picturesque views of the city and is featured in several television shows and movies. Most recently the Colorado Street Bridge was featured in the 2016 Oscar-nominated film "LA LA Land."
PCC was founded in 1924 with a student enrollment of 267. Created in response to the community’s need for higher education facilities, Pasadena Junior College was first established on the Pasadena High School campus. It was one of the earliest junior colleges in the Southwest United States.
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Pasadena City College
1570 E Colorado BlvdPCC was founded in 1924 with a student enrollment of 267. Created in response to the community’s need for higher education facilities, Pasadena Junior College was first established on the Pasadena High School campus. It was one of the earliest junior colleges in the Southwest United States.
Brookside Golf & Country Club
1133 Rosemont AveGrocery Stores
Vons
155 W California BlvdVons is located less than a mile from the Guest House.
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyBristol Farms South Pasadena
606 Fair Oaks Ave
Ralphs
320 W Colorado BlvdGelson's La Canada Flintridge
Children's Activities
Kidspace is a nonprofit museum designed to delight and engage children emotionally, intellectually, and physically through joyful, kid-driven experiences. We invite all children to play, discover, create, thrive, and to explore the world with curiosity and kindness.
480 N. Arroyo Blvd.
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Musée pour enfants Kidspace
480 N Arroyo BlvdKidspace is a nonprofit museum designed to delight and engage children emotionally, intellectually, and physically through joyful, kid-driven experiences. We invite all children to play, discover, create, thrive, and to explore the world with curiosity and kindness.
480 N. Arroyo Blvd.
Zoo et jardin zoologique de Los Angeles
5333 Zoo DrJetée de Santa Monica
200 Santa Monica PierChildren's Garden at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens.
The Children’s Garden serves as a source of joy and wonder. Kids get to splash in water, make music with pebbles, dance under rainbows, disappear into a swirl of fog, and hold the magic of magnetic forces in their hands. They might not realize it, but they're learning about the building blocks of life: Nothing grows without light, water, earth, and air. These are the elements that serve as the core features of the garden.
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA
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Collections d'art et jardins botaniques de la bibliothèque Huntington
1151 Oxford RdChildren's Garden at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens.
The Children’s Garden serves as a source of joy and wonder. Kids get to splash in water, make music with pebbles, dance under rainbows, disappear into a swirl of fog, and hold the magic of magnetic forces in their hands. They might not realize it, but they're learning about the building blocks of life: Nothing grows without light, water, earth, and air. These are the elements that serve as the core features of the garden.
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA