Neighborhood of the Week: Old Pasadena, Pasadena CA
By Kierstan Cudjoe
Old Pasadena is a historic district with over 300 restaurants and shops spanning over 22 blocks. Home to unique small businesses and a truly united community. With a population of more than 140,000 and rich history, it's no wonder many call this area home. Keeping reading for some neighborhood highlights and Real Estate Hub team favorites!
Things to do
Events:
Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour-January 27th, 2023
Exposure: Native Art and Political Ecology-Ongoing
Explore Pasadena Walking Tour-January 28th,2023
Valentines Day in Old Pasadena-February 1st, 2023-Febuary 14th,2023
https://www.oldpasadena.org/visit/events/
Did someone say shopping? This is the right neighborhood to walk around all day and explore the many storefronts! Here are a some of our favorites below:
Whitmore Rare Books
2nd Street
Crossroads Trading Company
Finn+Willow
Lululemon
·Aesop
Planta
Skin Laundry
https://www.oldpasadena.org/visit/directory/shop/
Old Pasadena has many different dining options sure to accommodate anyone's taste buds! From upscale to light bites and snacks. Some highlights include:
85C Bakery Café
Blue Bottle Coffee
Mi Piace
Perle Restaurant
Russell's
Dirt Dog Pasadena
Ramen Tatsunoya
Sushi Stop
https://www.oldpasadena.org/visit/directory/dine/
There are also many fun attractions for all ages to enjoy.
Neon Retro Arcade
Norton Simon Museum
Pasadena Museum of History
Q's Billiard Club
Speakeasy
Kidspace Children's Museum
https://www.oldpasadena.org/visit/directory/arts-and-entertainment/
Old Pasadena Stats and Info
School District Information and Rankings:
Districts-
Pasadena Unified School District
Baldwin Park Unified School District
Elementary-Top 3
Field(Eugene) Elementary School 8/10 Public,K-5
Odyssey Charter School-South 8/10 Charter,K-8
Norma Coombs Elementary 7/10 Public, K-5
Middle-Top 3
Odyssey Charter School-South 8/10 Public,K-8
Blair High School Public 5/10 Public,6-12
Marshall Fundamental School 5/10 Public,6-12
High-
Blair High School 5/10 Public,6-12
Marshall Fundamental School 5/10 Public,6-12
Pasadena High School 5/10 Public,9-12
(Great!Schools.org)
https://www.greatschools.org/california/pasadena/#TopSchools*High
Walkability:
Walk Score 98- Daily errands do not require care
Transit Score 73- Transit is convenient for most trips
Bike Score 73- Biking is convenient for most trips
https://www.walkscore.com/score/1-w-colorado-blvd-pasadena-ca-91105