San Gabriel Valley · Los Angeles
The best of Pasadena (2026)
The Huntington, the Norton Simon, the Rose Bowl and Old Pasadena.
Pasadena is LA's most walkable old town, with the Huntington's gardens next door in San Marino, the Norton Simon Museum, Craftsman houses and the Rose Bowl in the Arroyo Seco.
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The 10 Best Parks & Gardens in Los Angeles (2026)
- #2 The Huntington Botanical Gardens San Marino
- #5 Descanso Gardens La Cañada Flintridge
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