Old Town Pasadena
Historic Pasadena meets modern luxury
Live your California dream in Old Town Pasadena, a coveted neighborhood with San Gabriel Mountain views, tree-lined streets, world-class shopping and rich Los Angeles history and culture.
Old Town Pasadena Charm
With Modern Conveniences
Terraces residents enjoy a 5-minute walk to an eclectic mix of luxury stores like Tiffany & Co., vintage shops, 5-star Old Town Pasadena restaurants, old-school burger joints, French bakeries and trendy cocktail bars.
Overview + _
Old Town Pasadena is defined by 22 historic blocks, where many rustic brick buildings still stand. The very heart of Old Pas is at the intersection of Fair Oaks Avenue and Colorado Boulevard.
Shopping + _
Browse and indulge at vintage, independent and luxury brand shops. To name just a few: Roche Bobois, Tiffany & Co., Vroman's Bookstore, Gold Bug jewelry, Sephora, The Soap Kitchen, Cisco Home sustainable high-end furniture, Pottery Barn, Homage artisanal gifts… There’s even a dog bakery!
Dining + _
You’ll find some of the best Los Angeles-area dining experiences at Old Town Pasadena restaurants. At last count, there were 100 eateries, with many of them offering takeout and patio dining during COVID. Fine favorites include Mi Pace, Il Fornaio, Cafe Santorini, Union and Sushi Roku. Casual scenes include Dog Haus Biergarten for handmade hotdogs and burgers. Save room for dessert at one of several bakeries.
Museums + _
There are plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in art and culture. Visit the Norton Simon Museum, Huntington Library, Pasadena Museum of History, the historic Gamble House, Jet Propulsion Laboratory visitor center, USC Pacific Asia Museum, Kidspace Children's Museum, and Wrigley Mansion, the official home to the Tournament of Roses Association.
Public Gardens + _
Terraces’ leafy nextdoor neighbor is the 34-acre Ambassador Gardens, historic home to giant cedars, native oaks, fragrant jasmine, thick grassy lawns, a reflecting pool, koi ponds, streams and Merritt Mansion. Other nearby urban retreats include Huntington Library botanical gardens, Arlington Garden, Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden (Pasadena POPS traditionally played summer concerts there), internationally renowned Descanso Gardens and Storrier Stearns Japanese Gardens.
Health Care + _
Pasadena is served by premier medical facilities in and near the city. They include Huntington Memorial Hospital, Keck Medical Center of USC, City of Hope, Kaiser Permanente’s southern California headquarters and Shriners for Children Medical Center.



























A Garden Oasis
At your doorstep
Step outside your new home and into the Ambassador Gardens, a 34-acre turn-of-the-century “secret garden” that is home to giant cedars, native oaks, fragrant jasmine, thick grassy lawns, a reflecting pool, koi ponds and stone-lined streams. These gardens feel like your own private paradise! Formerly the Ambassador College campus, the grounds also delight with 100-year-old mansions and an auditorium used by the Pasadena Symphony. Stroll, meditate, or just breathe in the peace and beauty.



























Steps to Old Town
Days of Sunshine
Shops & Restaurants
Local Amenities
With Modern Conveniences
Terraces at the Ambassador Gardens
362 W Green St #114
Pasadena, CA 91105
KidSpace Museum
480 N Arroyo Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91103
Norton Simon Museum of Art
411 W Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
Pasadena Museum of California Art
490 Union St
Pasadena, CA 91101
Pacific Asia Museum
46 N Los Robles Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
Huntington Library Art Gallery & Botanical Garden
1151 Oxford Rd
San Marino, CA 91108
California Institute of Technology
1200 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91125
ArtCenter College of Design
1700 Lida St
Pasadena, CA 91103
Wrigley Mansion/ Tournament of Roses
391 S Orange Grove Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91184
The Gamble House
4 Westmoreland Pl
Pasadena, CA 91103
Fenyes Mansion/ Pasadena Museum of History
164-198 N Orange Grove Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91103
Court of Appeals Building
125 S Grand Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
City Hall
Garfield Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
Colorado St. Bridge
504 W Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
Castle Green
99 S Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
Del Frisco's Grille
55 S Lake Ave STE 150
Pasadena, CA 91101
Celestino Ristorante & Bar
141 S Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
Green Street Restaurant
146 Shoppers Ln
Pasadena, CA 91101
Cafe Santorini
64 W Union St
Pasadena, CA 91103
Sushi Roku
33 Miller Alley
Pasadena, CA 91103
Il fornaio
24 W Union St
Pasadena, CA 91103
Sage Plant Based Bistro Pasadena
41 Hugus Alley
Pasadena, CA 91103
Granville
270 S Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
Old Town Pasadena
1 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
One Colorado
41 Hugus Alley
Pasadena, CA 91103
South Lake District
Pasadena, CA
Playhouse District
Pasadena, CA 91101
Pasadena Playhouse
Pasadena, CA 91101
Pasadena Hilton
Pasadena, CA 91101
Sheraton Pasadena Hotel
Pasadena, CA 91101
Macy's
Pasadena, CA 91101
Convention Center/ Civic Auditorium/ ice Skating Center
Pasadena, CA 91101
TWIGZZ Florists, Events , Landscape Design
Pasadena, CA 91103
Finn + Willow
Pasadena, CA 91103
Huntington Hospital
100 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl Dr
Pasadena, CA 91103
Victory Park
2641, 2575 Paloma St
Pasadena, CA 91107
Brookside Golf Course
1133 Rosemont Ave
Pasadena, CA 91103
Paseo Colorado
300 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101
Central Park
275 S Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
Equinox
300 E Colorado Blvd Ste 201
Pasadena, CA 91101
Aveda
52 Hugus Alley
Pasadena, CA 91103
Eco Clean
2708 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
Tidy Haus
12910 Culver Blvd suite d, Los Angeles, CA 90066



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