• Los Angeles
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  • Days
  • Activities
About this trip

If you only have one day to kick back and relax in the L.A. Area, Pasadena is a great option. Stroll pedestrian-friendly streets, embrace the pull of nature or indulge in a spa day. You’ve earned it.

Recommended accomodation

Hotel Constance Pasadena

928 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106

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1 Hour

The Pan

Breakfast and more comfort food is served all day, including a nice variety of fruit-topped pancakes. The Guava 'n Cream pancakes are especially notable.

57 E Holly St., CA 91103

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Breakfast and more comfort food is served all day, including a nice variety of fruit-topped pancakes.

2.5 Hour

The Huntington

Take a relaxing stroll through this lush oasis that feels worlds removed from the city. The themed gardens are a highlight, especially the beautifully landscaped Japanese and Chinese gardens.

1151 Oxford Road, CA 91108

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Take a relaxing stroll through this lush oasis that feels worlds removed from the city.

1.25 Hour

Heidar Baba

Delectable kabobs and other Persian fare at this laid-back restaurant. Expect healthy-sized portions.

1511 E. Colorado Blvd., CA 91106

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Delectable kabobs and other Persian fare at this laid-back restaurant. Expect healthy-sized portions.

1.5 Hour

Just Float

A luxury float spa to de-stress your mind and body. Book one of 11 private rooms with a relaxing, peaceful atmosphere. Choose soothing music, low lighting, or no outside stimulation at all.

76 N. Hudson Ave. Suite 120, CA 91101

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A luxury float spa to de-stress your mind and body. Book one of 11 private rooms with a relaxing, peaceful atmosphere.

1.5 Hour

Old Pasadena

A nice, walkable area with shops, movie theaters and restaurants. It's the home of the Tournament of Roses Parade every January 1. You'll need to stay up all night to snag a viewing location -- but it's worth it!

1 E Colorado Blvd, CA 91105

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A nice, walkable area with shops, movie theaters and restaurants. It’s the home of the Tournament of Roses Parade every January 1.

2 Hour

Smitty's Grill

American comfort fare like pot pies, buttermilk fried chicken and cornbread. Start with the Rattlesnake BBQ Baby Back Ribs. Mmm...

110 South Lake Avenue, CA 91101

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American comfort fare like pot pies, buttermilk fried chicken and cornbread. Start with the Rattlesnake BBQ Baby Back Ribs. Mmm…