I really look forward to my annual stay at Lia and Garry's whenever I am in Pasadena. It is more like visiting friends than staying at an airbnb. If you would like to get around Pasadena and LA with public transportation, this is the place for you — they've mapped everything out and will provide great local travel tips and guides to the metro light rail and buses too. The location is wonderful, with a beautiful view of the San Gabriel Mountains from the kitchen breakfast nook and Lia's lovely garden. The local neighborhood has a couple of fabulous bakeries and an independent Armenian supermarket featuring local cheeses and breads and fresh produce. Highly recommended!