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

• Craig Ellwood’s Kubly House is for sale, a prime slice of mid-century modern in Pasadena Wallpaper* · Oct 31
• Bruin Breakdown: UCLA’s Dominant Defense Shadows Offensive Struggles Sports Illustrated · Nov 1
• Immigrant rights group finds dozens of U.S. citizens on DOJ’s California alleged noncitizen voter list Democracy Docket · Oct 31
• TST Images: UCLA defeats Nevada at Rose Bowl The Sporting Tribune · Oct 31
• Pasadena’s Minimum Wage Rate Increases to $18.57 Effective July 1, 2026 City of Pasadena · May 4

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest California headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

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

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🍽️ 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 · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 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.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🔧 Local Services

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🗺️ Map of Pasadena

🏘️ Nearby Communities