The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens offers an extensive collection of literary classics, 17th century and 18th century British and French art, and 150 acres of lush gardens. Seven centuries of European art from the Renaissance to the 20th century are on display at The Norton Simon Museum, while the Pacific Asia Museum is dedicated to the promotion and understanding of the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific. In contrast, the Gamble House, built in 1908, is a masterpiece of the American Arts and Crafts era. Today, the Rose Bowl is home to the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team and UCLA Bruins football team. Adding to its appeal, a vast array of shops, restaurants and recreational opportunities lie within walking distance of Pasadena's magnificent hotels.
Accommodations range from intimate inns to luxury resorts.
Nestled at the base of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains and with a population of only 135,000, Pasadena offers visitors a friendly and safe enclave. The city's mild Mediterranean climate also makes for ideal sightseeing conditions. Year-round temperatures average 76 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition to all of this, Pasadena is easily accessible to all international airports in Los Angeles, freeways and other Southern California attractions, including Universal Studios, Disneyland and local beaches.