Other than the Rose Bowl Stadium, people often think of this iconic landmark when thinking of Pasadena -- yup the Pasadena City Hall! During Christine and Davis's first date, their last stop (which eventually started the first of many adventures!) is the Pasadena City Hall. Davis mustered up the courage and asked Christine to walk around the building to talk more. They walked around, over, under the building so many times that it felt like they did a 5k run/walk! Their 5k walk-talk made them realize that they can make things work. :)

Pasadena City Hall became a more meaningful place to them as this is where they first said their "i love you's" and also where Davis got weak in the knees and proposed to Christine.

If you're looking for an all-day excursion near Pasadena, then this spot is for you! Parking is free -- admission for adults is $29, but if you have a student ID you can get a discount an pay $24 instead. You don't have to spend the entire day here, but if you're a label/engraved plaque reader like I am (christine), then you might want to wear some comfy shoes and sandals because you're going to get your 10k steps in!

Make sure you take the time to smell the roses (lol) and visit the gift shop! They sell some cute Jellycat plushies FYI...

Located right across THE Wells Fargo where the Keys saw us on our first date, Norton Museum is also a walking distance from our venue! The museum is closed on Tues-Wed. Admission is $20 for adults -- and FREE if you have a student ID with you. You can reminisce about your college art assignments here (like what Davis is doing in this picture..) or soak in the ~aesthetic and culture~ of being in the presence of fine art ;P

to those who know Christine - you know that she would spend her days off work trying to look for a coffee shop she can chill at! Listed below are her go-to spots and go-to drinks around Pasadena:

1. Fika-Fika in Arcadia: Jasmine or ube latte with soy milk + fika blend + 50% sweetness [and a side of popcorn chicken!]

2. Artisanal Goods by CAR: Vanilla latte with oatmilk + almond croissant (if you're lucky try their ricotta pesto danish!)

3. Mandarin Coffee Stand: Gui Ha latte with oatmilk or Vienna latte

4. Republik: Purple Caramel latte (Caryn's favorite drink here too!)

5. Philz: Iced Mint Mojito Coffee all the way!

6. Ideology Coffee: Caramel or vanilla latte! (oat/whole)