Pasadena, California
About Pasadena
Set in the southeastern part of California, Pasadena is a mid-size city counting 137,195 people who proudly call it home. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#212 nationwide).
Pasadena holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 22.96 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,975 residents per square mile.
📰 Pasadena News Today
- Newsom Wildfire Recovery: Victims Get Paid First Santa Monica Daily Press · Aug 18
- Watch Noah Kahan and Surprise Guest Chappell Roan Perform 'California' at Rose Bowl Stadium Rolling Stone · Aug 16
- Eaton Fire survivors travel to California capital to get help bloomeradvance.com · Aug 18
- Terrifying video shows homeowner scare off would-be burglars in masks - ABC News ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Aug 17
- How Olive Young's US store makes K-beauty interactive theinvestor.co.kr · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Pasadena Unique
- Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A deep job market and services that draw people from across the region.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Pasadena
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Pasadena
- 5 Pot — asian
- Aikan Sushi — sushi
- Akbar Cuisine of India — indian
- Alfred Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- All India Cafe — indian
- Amara Café — venezuelan (café)
- Amigo's Restaurant — mexican
- Anaya's — mexican
- Andy's Coffee Shop — diner (café)
- Annapurna Grill — indian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Kidspace Children's Museum · Museum
- Neon Retro Arcade · Arcade
- Norton Simon Museum of Art · Museum
- Pasadena Museum of History · Museum
- The Gamble House · Museum
- USC Pacific Asia Museum · Museum
- Colorado Street Bridge · Attraction
- Old Pasadena Historic District · Attraction
- The Big Bang Theory Rooftop · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pasadena
- Defenders Park reviews ★
- Jefferson Park reviews ★
- Playhouse Village Park reviews ★
- Annandale Canyon Park reviews ★
- Brenner Park reviews ★
- Brookside Park reviews ★
- Central Park reviews ★
- Desiderio Neighborhood Park reviews ★
- La Pintoresca Park reviews ★
- Lower Arroyo Park reviews ★
- McDonald Park reviews ★
- Oakland Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Pasadena
- Alma Fuerte Public
- Blair High
- Don Benito Fundamental
- Field (Eugene) Elementary
- Hamilton Elementary
- John Muir High
- Learning Works
- Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
- Madison Elementary
- Marshall Fundamental
- Norma Coombs Elementary
- Options For Youth - Duarte Inc
- Pasadena High
- Rose City High (Continuation)
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Huntington Hospital · 24/7 ER
- Aurora Las Encinas · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.