South Pasadena, California travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

South Pasadena is a small city in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California.

2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Oct–Jun. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 45°F. Very hot (Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Pasadena)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
BUR Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport, Burbank — 13 mi away (major hub). Directions
HHR Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport, Hawthorne — 17 mi away. Directions

South Pasadena is located between downtown Los Angeles and Pasadena, accessible via I-110.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

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Get in

South Pasadena is located between downtown Los Angeles and Pasadena, accessible via I-110.

The Los Angeles Metro A Line passes through and has a stop in South Pasadena at Meridian Avenue and Mission Street.

Buy

The original Trader Joe's is located on Arroyo Seco Parkway.

Shop South Pasadena Farmers' Market

Dozens of local vendors sell fruit, vegetables, baked goods, fresh flowers, and more. A variety of food trucks and other ready-to-eat sellers are there, so you can get dinner at the market.

📍 920 Meridian Aveeast of the "South Pasadena" stop on the L (Gold) Line🕒 Thu 4–8PM (4–7PM winters)Checked Aug 2022

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