Father of the Bride, Mad Men, Parks & Rec, Back to the Future, and many many more...Pasadena is full of famous filming locations you can see for yourself!

“History” is an essential part of Old Pasadena’s story. There’s the really old Old Pasadena, dating back to the late 19th century and first decades of the 20th century. Today, Old Pasadena is where old meets new – where our history is showcased as part and parcel of our dynamic shopping, dining, and entertainment district.

The Huntington is a research and cultural center surrounded by 120 acres spread across 12 specialized gardens. Originally the private estate of railroad magnate Henry Huntington, it is one of Southern California's must-see cultural destinations with magnificent collections of rare books, manuscripts, and famous works of art including Gainsborough's "The Blue Boy," Mary Cassatt's "Breakfast in Bed," a Gutenberg Bible, an illuminated manuscript of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, and a First Folio edition of Shakespeare.

Advance online reservations are now required on weekends, holidays, and peak seasons. Reservations are strongly recommended for weekdays.

Open 10am - 5pm Wednesday - Monday; closed on Tuesdays

Affectionately known by Pasadena locals as “the Arroyo," the lush, scenic, multi-terrain ecosystem has 22 miles of trails that connect the Angeles National Forest with South Pasadena. Take a stroll or walk, run, hike, bike, and try new things from sunrise to sunset.