Guidebook for Altadena
Food Scene
Red Hen Cafe
2697 N Fair Oaks AveOld school good food. An experience. Don't be in a hurry.
Lovely food, great atmosphere, great vibes. Known for their handmade salt caramels. "Pretty" food. Parking not great but plenty on street.
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Lincoln
1992 Lincoln AveLovely food, great atmosphere, great vibes. Known for their handmade salt caramels. "Pretty" food. Parking not great but plenty on street.
Lucy's Place
3029 Lincoln AveGreat breakfast burrito at a great price
Starbucks
300 E Colorado BlvdClosest Starbucks--say what you want--it's great coffee.
Great pizza, very fresh, healthy (no soda served). $5 pizza margherita on Mondays, walk-in only.
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Pizza Of Venice
2545 N Fair Oaks AveGreat pizza, very fresh, healthy (no soda served). $5 pizza margherita on Mondays, walk-in only.
Pretty popular gelato place with unique, interesting flavors. Not cheap
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Bulgarini Gelato Artigianale
749 E Altadena DrPretty popular gelato place with unique, interesting flavors. Not cheap
Arts & Culture
I love this little museum housing some surprisingly great art of many genre. If you've ever watched a Rose Parade you've seen it as it's right where the floats round Orange Grove to Colorado. Many Degas sculptures incl. one of his 'Little Dancers', good grouping of more modern art incl. multiple Picassos, Kandinsky, Giacometti, pretty garden, large selection of southeastern art as well. $15 for adults, $12 seniors, under 18 free. First Friday after 5 (until 8) is free. Closed Tuesdays.
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I-Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdI love this little museum housing some surprisingly great art of many genre. If you've ever watched a Rose Parade you've seen it as it's right where the floats round Orange Grove to Colorado. Many Degas sculptures incl. one of his 'Little Dancers', good grouping of more modern art incl. multiple Picassos, Kandinsky, Giacometti, pretty garden, large selection of southeastern art as well. $15 for adults, $12 seniors, under 18 free. First Friday after 5 (until 8) is free. Closed Tuesdays.
Essentials
This is a great store for produce and meats. Feel free to put them on the grill here!
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Super King Markets
2260 Lincoln AveThis is a great store for produce and meats. Feel free to put them on the grill here!
Entertainment & Activities
Just a couple miles straight down the street--can't be beat!
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Istadi yaseRose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl DrJust a couple miles straight down the street--can't be beat!
Laemmle's Playhouse 7
673 E Colorado BlvdWonderful indie theater.
Shopping
So much to do in Pasadena just a couple miles down the road......lots of food, bars, nightlife, shopping centers.
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Pasadena
So much to do in Pasadena just a couple miles down the road......lots of food, bars, nightlife, shopping centers.
A large, thriving independent bookstore that often hosts some very cool author signings.
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Vroman's Bookstore
695 E Colorado BlvdA large, thriving independent bookstore that often hosts some very cool author signings.
Getting Around
I've rented from them on multiple occasions--my mechanic right next door. Always great service.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1890 E Colorado BlvdI've rented from them on multiple occasions--my mechanic right next door. Always great service.
Lincoln / Harriet station
Bus 267 1 block south on Lincoln
Drinks & Nightlife
Altadena Ale & Wine House
2329 N Fair Oaks AveNice wines by the glass, neighborly atmosphere.