Pasadena Essential Info
Overview
Pasadena is one of the oldest cities adjoining Los Angeles and is the main population center of the San Gabriel Valley in Southern California.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Year round
Current Time
Current Weather
53 °F
Partly Cloudy
Fun Facts
- One of the primary reasons Pasadena was incorporated in 1886 was to ban saloons and alcohol sales in the area.
- Pasadena is home to the annual Tournament of Roses each New Year’s Day, which includes the internationally televised Rose Parade and Rose Bowl football game.
- The Ice House in Pasadena is the oldest continuously running comedy club in the world.
- Famous Pasadenans include baseball great Jackie Robinson, astronomer Edwin Hubble, Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin, musicians Eddie and Alex Van Halen, and chef Julia Child.
- Trader Joe’s was founded in Pasadena in 1967.
Popular Foods
- Squid Ink Pasta
- Charcuterie